“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” ― Plutarch
Month: June 2014
Royal engagement in Sweden
Today Prince Carl Philip announced that he would marry his long time girlfriend, Sofia Hellqvist in a press conference. The Marshall of the Realm sent out the communique that the King has given his consent to the marriage, and the approval of the cabinet of state has also been given. A generation of Bernadotte princes… Continue reading Royal engagement in Sweden
Quotation Monday #69: Education
Give a girl an education and introduce her properly into the world, and ten to one but she has the means of settling well, without further expense to anybody. ― Jane Austen
Star anise ice cream
There is something utterly fascinating about the thought of anise or liquorice ice cream. The basic bitter, instead of very sweet, ice cream leads to a disconcerting flavour profile in your mouth. I saw this recipe first at Klikk.no. I adapted it slightly, but if I ever make it again, I will up the amount… Continue reading Star anise ice cream
Royal Food: Documentary 3/3
The third part of the documentary of the Danish royal food with Prince Henrik aired last week and is available online now. It is available until July 10. It is taking place at Gråsten Palace. Even if you don’t understand Danish, the pictures from the royal palaces and the food makes it well worth taking… Continue reading Royal Food: Documentary 3/3
Prince Nikolai starting boarding school
As news came from Norway today that the children of Haakon and Mette-Marit are switching schools, so come the news from Denmark. Prince Nikolai – the oldest son of Prince Joachim and Countess Alexandra – is finishing 9th grade this year at Krebs school. Krebs is the school his father and uncle attended, and his… Continue reading Prince Nikolai starting boarding school
Ingrid Alexandra and Sverre Magnus to start private schools
The court released information today that Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus will change schools – starting after the summer. Ingrid Alexandra will start in 5th grade at Oslo International School, whereas her brother will start in 3rd grade at the Montessori school in Oslo. The court states that the reasoning is that Ingrid… Continue reading Ingrid Alexandra and Sverre Magnus to start private schools
Quotation Monday #68: Educators
The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts. ― C.S. Lewis
Strangers kiss for the first time
▶ FIRST KISS – YouTube.