There is so much going on….it is unbelievable. Christmas has happened upon me…again this year. The only difference is that last year I dreamt of going to a Christmas market in Germany (and didn’t) and this year, tomorrow infact, we’re off to Cologne! And this year, there were only hopes…no dreams. I’m so excited. but that’s another blog post.
Just some photos of my weekend, last weekend, which I spent visiting a friend of mine in Copenhagen. I had a GREAT TIME! Hopefully, these will tide you over till Sunday when I get back. I hope my computer isn’t misbehaving then. Tonight, I actually thought I would have to borrow a computer to write the famous ‘the anatomy of a dead computer aka ‘crashed ’cause ours was acting up. Thankfully, that’s not to be the case.
Ask me what I think about Copenhagen and here are a few things I have to say. But I see in part….and tis not the whole:-). Here it goes:
Skylines that conjure up images of the middle east;
Yellow buses;
Danish design – minimalist, clean, functional and fashionable;
Rice pudding, packed like sausages;
Garlic puree….not pureed snails – as I first thought;
The longest cinnamon sticks I’ve seen for ages – perfect for stirrers;
Marzipan;
Babies left in prams and buggies…while mums shop. Honest, it’s true. I heard about it before I went and then I saw it with my own eyes;
An astounding array of flours and sugars! Did you know the Danes are the world’s largest organic food consumers (I read it somewhere and I did see proof). Even the most specialist flours and grains are mainstream – mostly! That came to me as a great surprise!
I sampled nice sausages….for as sheep are to New Zealand, so are pigs to Denmark….Danish bacon, ring a bell? I also sampled some nice apple liqueur – boy – strong!
Christmas tidings and cheer….adorned almost everthing, from ribbons,
to jingle beer…and more!
Remoulade, remoulade, remoulade.
Crackling…by the pack;
And on the plate!
Like the Dutch drop, liquorice are a firm favourite here. Count me out!
And I was comforted…by my earliest and first memories of Denmark …..Danish butter cookies in the blue tins. Tins we fought to buy, to keep and to hold….my sisters and I!
The largest teapot-for-one I’ve ever had;
And super pretty landscapes and city views to boot.
I met Kevin, from Australia….,
And Father Christmas from East Greenland, serving up spiced cookies!
So much more to say but Cologne calls early tomorrow….and I still haven’t packed for we’re staying a night.
And so do we……men and women of all nations. – try hard.
More Christmas recipes when I return. Hopefully some vanille (and orange?) creme de marrons (chestnut puree) and a Nigerian Christmas feast ! Stay blessed.
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Thanks Little Teochew
Beth, Unplanned cooking, Bethany – Thanks.
Engeline – I did try the rice pudding with some cherry sauce – very nice – it had almonds in it!
Gourmet chick – it was nice, thanks.
Thanks Rebecca
Daily spud….lets swap – I come to Ireland and you go to Copenhagen :-),deal?
Thanks Ash!
Wizzythestick – it is no joke. They leave their babies outside, as do the Swedish (just got confirmation from a Swedish friend with 2 kids). It is true. No jokes…
They leave their babies outside unattended while they shop?!!! I’m not sure if to be shocked or impressed that it’s such a safe country that you can do that. This is a joke right, you are not serious
Great photo’s!! I love market photo’s and what great things!!
I spent a summer in Copenhagen when I was a student and loved it. Have never been there at this time of year but your photos have me hankering to go!
have lots of fun always love your snaps
Copenhagen is such a cool city – so stylish – luck you getting to go there…
Did you try the ricepudding?!
I love the first picture and you’re right it does kinda resemble a middle eastern skyline. Great photos darling and have fun in Cologne… Looking forward to that post xx
Beautiful pictures! It’s fun looking at the food.
So beautiful. I want some of that beer! It’s cold and snowy here, perfect for great dark beer!
Hi, you have a fantastic blog! I thoroughly enjoyed this post. It brought back many happy memories of my childhood vacation. Thank you for that.
Thanks. Promise to share more Copenhagen photos…much later when I have uploaded them.
We’re going to Cologne by car…but if we can, we’ll swing by the train station – Thanks Kate!
Excited – off to have a bite to eat and then we’re set to go!
Thank you for this tour of Copenhagen–so much nicer than the other images we’re seeing from there this week! You’ll LOVE Cologne. I hope you’re going into the city by train. When you leave the train station, there’s an amazing sight right THERE! Enjoy.
Oz, I’ve always wanted to visit Copenhagen so thank you for this virtual trip. Can’t wait to see your pictures from Cologne! xxx
Sounds like you had the perfect trip! I’m already looking forward to your Christmas recipes!
Your photos are gorgeous! The sky is unreal in that first one.
Wonderful photos! My father is from Denmark and most of my relatives are still there! 🙂 I love it there so much and hope to be back again next year. Thank you for these lovely memories. 🙂