In my travels, I often skip restaurants in favor of a more intimate option… picnics!  I’ve written quite a bit about the limited offerings of Danish grocery stores, so it’s a treat to browse the aisles of a well stocked supermarket or delicatessen when I’m abroad. One of my favorite places to do this is… Continue Reading

Broccoli is dirt cheap right now.  Nothing is ever dirt cheap in Denmark, so the idea of buying a pound of broccoli for less than $1 is all sorts of of novel. Broccoli isn’t a staple in my kitchen.  I’ve basically got three broccoli recipes… general tso’s tofu, stuffed broccoli bread, and broccoli-cheese quiche, so… Continue Reading

I’m finally finding my “kitchen legs” again.  I joke that my new  kitchen “was built by people who hate to cook for people who hate to cook.”  Its poor layout, and lack of counter and storage space are really not meant for someone who loves cooking as much as I do.  But now I live… Continue Reading

Moving to a bigger city has given me access to a much wider range of ingredients and I’m back to playing in the kitchen… even if my kitchen is smaller than the hallway of my old apartment and obviously designed by people who hate to cook for people who hate to cook! Grilled Aubergine &… Continue Reading

With Danish ice cream flavors lacking imagination, and the going rate for Ben & Jerry’s being around $10 a pint, a girl’s gotta take matters into her own hands. This is my homemade coffee ice cream recipe. Just six ingredients— and no cooking necessary!  2 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup coffee… Continue Reading