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When Steve and I were in Seattle, we met up with Sylvan (an old friend from Sweden) and his girlfriend for drinks at Inside Passage which is a tiny bar …
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The other evening, AC and Kristian had me over for scallops and white wine. They live right down by the fjord, so Kristian just threw on his wetsuit and picked …
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Disclaimer: I was invited to join the tour by New York Ghosts. There was rain in the air and the kind of heavy clouds that seem to hang just a …
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When my friend Rieko from Japan came to visit, she brought a bunch of fun gifts. Among the more exotic were a pack of Baby Foot (which hadn’t made it …
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I’m not always the fastest, when it comes to transforming my trips into blog posts, but this post about Cuba must be an all-time slow. Are you ready? Back in …
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AC and I left Stavanger early one September morning, heading out toward Preikestolen. We stopped by a kiosk in town to stock up—Kvikk Lunsj (Norwegian chocolate wafer, kind of like …
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Khanom Krok are little Thai coconut pancakes with crispy edges and a soft, creamy center. They’re made in heavy cast iron pans with round wells, kind of like the Danish …
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In Denmark, we have this meringue-like ice cream topping called guf. It is really easy to make, and it tastes divine, so of course you have to try making it …
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The Burmese Banana Coconut Wraps are one of my favorite sweet treats from Tea Garden in Mae Sot. In Myanmar, the wraps with banana and coconut are typically enjoyed after …
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Steve was on a work trip to Charlotte, and managed to squeeze in a visit to Noble Smoke, a place known for excellent barbecue. He was lucky and got invited …
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Disclaimer: My visit was by invitation from La Farine. All opinions are my own. The Upper West Side is full of cute little gems, and one of them is La …
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I always choose homemade popsicles over the store-bought ones. The ones you get in the store are usually packed with sugar and don’t really taste like fruit. When you make …
Recipes
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Ngam Ngov (pickled lime soup) is a traditional Cambodian soup made with pickled lime. The pickled lime is a common ingredient in many Cambodian dishes and adds a tangy, slightly …
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Grilled corn ears are popular street food in Mexico, and one of the things I always order, if I’m at a Mexican restaurant and I see the corn on the …
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This guacamole recipe comes from Steve’s brother Dave, who has a guacamole tree in his garden (yes, really). With almost unlimited access to avocados, he’s perfected this chunky, flavor-packed version …
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I love pho, but I don’t love spending hours cooking the delicious Vietnamese soup, so sometimes I cheat and make a not-from-scratch version. If you’re using pho cubes or paste, …
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Vietnamese Egg Coffee (cà phê trứng) is a delicious combo of strong coffee topped with a light, fluffy cream made from whipped egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk. The drink …
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Ichigo daifuku is a beloved Japanese treat that combines the chewy goodness of mochi with the sweet, juicy bite of fresh strawberries. While traditional daifuku, made from sticky rice dough …
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Got some overripe bananas? Don’t make banana bread, make banana muffins! My banana muffins are made with the batter of a Danish banankage (banana cake), which is basically the Danish …
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I haven’t always been a fan of mashed potatoes. In fact, they landed on my “Things Sanne Doesn’t Eat” list more than once earlier in life. But then I met …
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Got leftover chicken? Turn it into a delicious chicken salad with this easy recipe. Perfect as a light lunch served with crackers, or on a bed of greens. Also great …
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Apple crumble is one of those cozy desserts that I just can’t get enough of, especially during winter and fall, when it’s cold outside. My recipe has almond paste, which …
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This shaved Brussels sprout salad is simple, delicious, and perfect for the holidays! The recipe was created when Tina and I were trying to come up with a good way …
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My parents’ old neighbor Katte makes some really good, candied almonds. They are nice and shiny, covered in a thin layer of sugar, and it is completely impossible to stop …
Travel
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When I’m in Bangkok, I usually get a massage every day and through the years, I think I’ve had hundreds of massages in the city. I might have overdone it …
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Where to stay in Las Vegas? That’s one question I get a lot, so here are my recommendations: If you are only in Vegas for a couple of days and …
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One of the absolute highlights of visiting Ubud, is all the delicious food. Even though Ubud is a rather small town, the selection of restaurants is abundant, and there is …
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Are you traveling somewhere warm and sunny and don’t know what to pack? I have made a small guide with my best advice on what you should bring on your …
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I usually just walk around in Ubud, but the narrow pavements and the heavy motorbike traffic do not make the city particularly walkable. If you have difficulties walking, or if …
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At Ngurah Rai International Airport (also called Denpasar International Airport), you can book a car and a driver to take you to Ubud. There are several different companies to choose among, but …
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Bangkok is a great shopping destination, and almost everything is cheaper than back home, that is, if home is Europe or the US. Just steer clear of international brands and …
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Instagram is becoming more and more popular in Cambodia, and it shows at the Phnom Penh cafes, where photogenic food and beverages are competing for the attention from Phnom Penh …
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It is almost impossible to get bored in Tokyo as there are so many things to do and places to see. Here are some of my suggestions to really nice …
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I sometimes joke that I would be able to survive a nuclear war and another ice age, if I just have my handbag, but it is not far from the …
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I only rarely stay at the airport hotels in Bangkok, as I prefer to stay in the city even if it is only for a short layover. If you have …
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When it comes to free attractions in Las Vegas, I don’t think anything beats the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign. Since 1959, the sign has been standing tall at …
New York City Guide
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The Staten Island Ferry is a free passenger ferry service that operates between Manhattan and Staten Island. The ferry ride offers spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty, and it’s …
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Korean food has been trending in NYC for quite a while, but which restaurants are the best? With so many choices, where do you start? I have asked my friend …
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New York City has so many great neighborhoods, all with their own amazing vibe, so how do you choose where to stay? If it is the first time you visit …
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