Last week marked my twenty-first wedding anniversary. I’m a lucky girl having married my handsome, sweet Dane. I’m also blessed for another reason: my in-laws. They’re my “bonus” and I love them to pieces! Last month, we got to spend two weeks together when they came for a visit. We so enjoyed them! Living so far away, we always cherish the time we have together. In honor of my beloved in-laws, Torben and Ulla, join me on a “virtual tour” of Denmark, and enjoy some of our favorite Danish recipes!
Happiest people on earth? I’m moving! Thanks for the journey and warm fuzzy feelings this morning.
Good Morning, MaryJane! Glad you enjoyed the "tour"…I have to admit, Danes are some of the warmest, friendliest people I have ever met. Much love, Nicole
Thanks for the nice blog. We have a Danish town near us…Solvang. I am intimately familiar with aebleskivers, and have all the accoutrements. There is a shop there called Rasmussen’s, and they have old fashioned kitchen goods. That’s where I got my pastry cloth. If you’re ever on the central coast of California, you might bring your husband to Solvang.
Hi Shari! I have heard of Solvang, though we haven’t made it there yet. I am going to search "Rasmussen’s" and see if they have a website; thank you for telling us about them. Aren’t aebleskivers delish? I could eat my weight in them! Another favorite Danish treat are "kringles", which is a filled pastry, and I love Kransekage, an almond paste filled cookie "tower", used as a wedding cake. Oh, my mouth is watering. Farmgirl Hugs, Nicole
Sold! You have me contemplating a trip to Denmark. My husband came to the US (at the age of two and by ship!) from Germany. We have not traveled there yet…
I will simply have to make your meatballs! Sounds so yummy and the curry surprised me..I also have an aebleskiver pan that I need to put to use.
Thank you for the lovely tour,
Jan
Hi Jan! Denmark is such a great place to visit, I know you’d love it. "Boller i Karri" is one of my husband’s favorite dishes that his mom made when he was growing up. It’s one of our favorite dinners, hope you enjoy! Farmgirl hugs, Nicole
Good morning Nicole! Wow, I loved my armchair visit to Denmark! I think I’m moving too! 🙂 You are blessed!
hugs! Your blogging sis… Deb ( from the BEACH )
Hi Deb! The climate of Denmark is much like ours here in New England, but not as humid in the summers. Hope all is well at the beach! Farmgirl hugs, Nicole
Part of my father’s family originally came from Denmark and moved to Sweden (and changed their last name from Andersen to Anderson). I have an aebleskiver pan and have baked them but used a mix purchased from the Prepared Pantry online. They are yummy topped with whatever seasonal fruit I have. Also, if you want to lower the sugar content, stevia comes in bulk powdered form to be used by the teaspoon or sprinkled food. Ufda!
Hi Adrienne! Thanks for the tip! Farmgirl Hugs, Nicole
Love this lovely story and beautiful pictures of Denmark. Cannot wait to make the meatballs! Very interesting about the castles and royalty. Love you,
Mother
Hi Mom! Isn’t Denmark beautiful? And the food…I always come home ten pounds heavier! Let me know how your meatballs turn out. I know how much you like the aebleskivers with my strawberry jam when you visit! Love you! -Nicole
Thanks Nicole for the lovely trip to Denmark, yes your love of the Country sure shows and I appreciate your tour guiding, I can’t travel any more so this is a grand time for me. The yarns must be special and the museums spectacular, even though I would be half n half in viewing them, a quick look see then be in the out of doors. Love the recipes, somewhat like my Polish family recipes, will give them a try. Thanks again for sharing and God Bless.
Hi Joan! I’m so glad you liked today’s blog. Enjoy the recipes, and thanks so much for commenting! Farmgirl hugs, Nicole
Great blog….wish I could live there instead of the city…..as for your in-laws, they have to be the nicest people ever…I miss seeing them.
You should come with us next trip to see them and Uncle Jens! – Nicole
You captured my family’s home country perfectly. 🙂
Darn it, now I’m hungry LOL!
Hi April! Tak! 🙂 Nicole
I’d love to visit Denmark. I am half Danish, my dad being full dane. The family came from Kolding. I loved seeing your post.
Hi Kathy! Isn’t Denmark a great place to visit? I always tell my daughter, who is half-Danish too, to be very proud of her heritage. I am so glad you enjoyed the post! Tak! Farmgirl Hugs, Nicole