Denmark Blog

Denmark

Welcome to my Denmark Blog. I was adopted from South Korea and grew up in a small village in Jutland. I have lived abroad for most of my adult life, but Denmark is still home. This is where I have my base, and where I return between trips. On the blog I write about Denmark as I experience it. The cities and the coastline, cafes and restaurants, walks in the forest or along the water, weekends away, and small breaks from everyday life. This blog is my take on Denmark. A mix of nostalgia and new discoveries from the country I call home.

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Denmark: Ved Kanalen in Fredericia – a Nordic Bistro with a view

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Last weekend I went to Ved Kanalen in Fredericia for dinner with my parents and my sister Trine. Fredericia is my hometown, and the place where I grew up in …
Copenhagen: Goldfinch – Late Night Dining with a Party Vibe

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Trine had spotted Goldfinch on Instagram, and even though the only available table was at 10:30 PM, there was no discussion. That was where we were going to eat. The …
Copenhagen: Christmas in Tivoli – A late night visit

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

When Trine and I were in Copenhagen earlier this month, we visited Christmas in Tivoli on our way back to the hotel after a Korean BBQ dinner in Nordhavn. It …
Copenhagen: La Glace – Sportskage and Hot Chocolate

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Trine and I had been talking about going to La Glace for ages, and on a Sunday afternoon earlier this year we finally made it happen. You can feel the …
Denmark: Oyster Safari at the Wadden Sea

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

One November morning, my mom and I set off for the Wadden Sea. We had signed up for an oyster safari with Marksture, a local operator that really knows the …
Christmas in Denmark – How my family celebrates Christmas Eve

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

In Denmark we celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve. The evening is the culmination of weeks of festivities and preparations, and it is by far the biggest holiday in Denmark. It …
Copenhagen: The Cardamom Croissant at Hart Bakery

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

The Cardamom Croissant at Hart Bageri is one of the best pastries I’ve ever had. The outside is crispy and caramelized and the inside is buttery and soft. After the …
Denmark: The Astronaut Popsicle

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

The Astronaut popsicle has been around in Denmark since 1958, and it is still going strong. It has a winegum astronaut at the to of the popsicle rocket, and and …
Denmark: Gækkebreve and Chocolate Eggs – A Danish Easter tradition

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Around Easter, kids in Denmark make letters with rhymes and riddles, so-called “gækkebreve.” The letter itself is a piece of white paper, artfully cut and often resembling a snowflake or …
Wienerbrød: Traditional Danish Pastry – The ones you have to try

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

The Danish pastry in Denmark actually originates from Austria and was brought to Denmark by Austrian bakers mid-1800, which explains the Danish word for Danish pastry, Wienerbrød, which translates to …
Julekonfekt – A traditional Danish Christmas treat

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Danish Julekonfekt is a traditional Danish Christmas treat. The term “Julekonfekt” roughly translates to “Christmas confectionery” in English and it encompasses a variety of sweet items typically enjoyed during the …
Danish Food Classics: The Kaj-Kage (Kaj Cake)

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Let me introduce another real Danish classic: The Kaj-Kage (Kaj cake). Kaj is a green frog, and together with his best friend, the parrot Andrea, he used to host my …

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The best Korean Restaurants in Copenhagen – My friend Peter’s picks

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

People often ask me where to find good Korean food in Copenhagen because they assume that being adopted from Korea and all, I would have some insider knowledge. However, it’s …
Copenhagen: Beautiful bowls at Slurp Ramen Joint

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

It’s still ramen weather here in Denmark, so when I met with my friend Peter and his girlfriend D for lunch the other day, we decided to go to Slurp, …
Billund Airport – King Amlet Lounge

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Sister T and me went on a package vacation to Fuerteventura vacation. The flight was out of Billund Airport, which is the second largest airport in Denmark and close to …
Christmas Traditions in Denmark

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

In Denmark we celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve. Christmas Eve is the culmination of weeks of festivities and preparations, and it is by far the biggest holiday in Denmark. While …
Fredericia: Æggekage (egg cake) at Café Mums

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

The Æggekage (egg cake, a savory Danish omelet/pancake) at Cafe Mums is Fredericia-famous, so the other day, Trine and I decided to invite our mom for an æggekage-lunch. It said …
Getting in the holiday mood with Swedish lussekatter

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I’m finally getting into the holiday mood, and a major contributing factor has been the Swedish lussekatter I baked the other day. Lussekatter are Swedish saffron buns, which you eat …
Back in Denmark – Back in the snow

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

I’m back in Denmark, and it’s snowing! Yesterday I went to the supermarket to buy groceries, and when I was finished, heavy snow was falling from the sky. It does …
Fredericia: A walk along Skærbæk Beach

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

One of the best places to take Bølle and Bella for a walk is down by the beach at Skærbæk. There are lots of things to see, smell and do, …
Copenhagen: Breakfast at Polly

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Polly is a new café on the busiest stretch of Gl. Kongevej. We ordered avocado toast with chorizo, Eggs Royale (Eggs Benedict with salmon), granola bowl and green juices and …
Copenhagen: Dinner at Vækst

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

The other night I went out for dinner in Copenhagen. My original plan was dinner at Høst, but it was fully booked, so I decided on Vækst instead. Høst and …
Decorative Bottle Lights and Smørrebrød

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

Yesterday, Denmark played match number two in the European Football Championship, and even though I am not very interested in football (or any other sport for that matter), I usually …
Henne Strand: Pan fried plaice at Strandgaarden

by Mitzie Mee - Sanne

My parents have a summer house close to Henne Strand, which is a nice little beach town at the Danish west coast. There are several restaurants in Henne Strand, but …

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Denmark: Ved Kanalen in Fredericia – a Nordic Bistro with a view

Copenhagen: Goldfinch – Late Night Dining with a Party Vibe

Copenhagen: Christmas in Tivoli – A late night visit

Copenhagen: La Glace – Sportskage and Hot Chocolate

Denmark: Oyster Safari at the Wadden Sea

Christmas in Denmark – How my family celebrates Christmas Eve

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Latest posts

Denmark: Ved Kanalen in Fredericia – a Nordic Bistro with a view

Copenhagen: Goldfinch – Late Night Dining with a Party Vibe

Copenhagen: Christmas in Tivoli – A late night visit

Copenhagen: La Glace – Sportskage and Hot Chocolate

Denmark: Oyster Safari at the Wadden Sea

Christmas in Denmark – How my family celebrates Christmas Eve

Copenhagen: The Cardamom Croissant at Hart Bakery

Denmark: The Astronaut Popsicle

Denmark: Gækkebreve and Chocolate Eggs – A Danish Easter tradition

Wienerbrød: Traditional Danish Pastry – The ones you have to try

Julekonfekt – A traditional Danish Christmas treat

Danish Food Classics: The Kaj-Kage (Kaj Cake)

Let's keep in touch

The best Korean Restaurants in Copenhagen – My friend Peter’s picks

Copenhagen: Beautiful bowls at Slurp Ramen Joint

Billund Airport – King Amlet Lounge

Christmas Traditions in Denmark

Fredericia: Æggekage (egg cake) at Café Mums

Getting in the holiday mood with Swedish lussekatter

Back in Denmark – Back in the snow

Fredericia: A walk along Skærbæk Beach

Copenhagen: Breakfast at Polly

Copenhagen: Dinner at Vækst

Decorative Bottle Lights and Smørrebrød

Henne Strand: Pan fried plaice at Strandgaarden

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