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My flight from Stavanger left at 6:25am, and since I had checked baggage, I needed to be at the airport at least an hour before departure. The hotel breakfast didn’t …
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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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There was rain in the air and the kind of heavy clouds that seem to hang just a little too low, as Steve and I made our way to Washington …
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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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The Upper West Side is full of cute little gems, and one of them is La Farine, a French cafe and patisserie that effortlessly transforms from a bustling daytime coffee-and-croissant …
Recipes
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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 …
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Risalamande is a traditional Danish dessert served on Christmas Eve. The dessert is made from a base of risengrød, which is a simple rice pudding, but in risalamande, we mix the cold …
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Æbleskiver is a traditional Danish Christmas treat, enjoyed throughout December. In Denmark, you can buy frozen ones in the grocery store, but the homemade æbleskiver are about a million times …
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Are you tired of the same old breakfast routine? Here is a new and delicious way to start your day. Tina and I came up with the idea for a …
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I got this recipe from Tina a couple of years ago. In Denmark, we eat a lot of smoked fish, and this smoked trout salad would be an obvious choice …
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Craving something sweet, but want to avoid refined sugar? Try these delicious almost-chocolate date balls. They are packed with lots of good stuff, but taste like chocolate, and the date/cocoa …
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This breakfast tortilla is ideal for breakfast or brunch. It was Tina who taught me how to make the breakfast tortilla, and it has quickly become one of my favorite …
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Last summer, I got together with Tina from Hungry Birds Eats and Rebecca from Spread-mmms for some wine and cheese. We had a nice camembert from Murray’s Cheese sitting in …
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Got an air fryer? Got 10 minutes? Got an apple? Then you have to try this recipe that Tina and I came up with next time you’re craving something sweet. …
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Kick-start your morning with a delicious twist on a classic dessert. Tina and I came up with this recipe last summer, turning a traditional dessert into a nutritious, energizing breakfast …
Travel
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Uetliberg is Zurich’s very own local mountain. It’s only 870m high, which isn’t so much after Swiss standards, but for someone like me, who is used to the flat terrain …
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Back in 286, Zurich’s two saints Felix and Regula were decapitated in 286. However, according to legend, they didn’t die immediately, but managed to pick up their heads and walk …
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The biggest flower market in Bangkok, Pak Khlong Talat, is located near the river in the old part of the city. This is where the Bangkok flower shop owners make …
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Bangkok is one of my favorite street food cities in the world, and if you’ve been to Bangkok, you’ll probably agree that it would be harder to write a blog …
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The food court isn’t actually a secret, but you don’t notice it, if you don’t know that it’s there, because nothing else than a small sign outside reveals its existence. …
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The National Atomic Testing Museum is all about the Nevada nuclear testing site active for almost 4 decades, from the 1950’s and beyond. The testing site was located just a …
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Tokyo is one of the most expensive cities in the world, and a night at a nice, centrally located hotel can easily cost a small fortune. The city is huge, …
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Las Vegas is a great place to have fun, and it’s not just for high rollers. There are plenty of things you can experience for free, and in this post …
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Purikura are the super-cute photo booths you’ll find in most gaming arcades throughout Tokyo. They come with advanced, beauty-enhancing functions, which will twist your facial features to fit the Japanese …
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BTS SKYTRAIN One of the most efficient ways of getting around in Bangkok is the BTS Skytrain. A Skytrain trip is slightly more expensive than other means of transportation in …
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With more than 10,000 stalls, Chatuchak Weekend Market is the largest market in Thailand, but until a few years ago, Chatuchak was a well-kept secret, and the visitors in the …
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I love markets, so of course I went to see the Central Market in Athens. The market is divided into different sections. East of Athinas Street, there’s the fish market and …
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