Ooooh, this is nifty. Head over to not martha and check out the tiny gingerbread houses that go on the rim of mugs. Aren’t they adorable? I’m having coworkers over for Christmas cheer this evening, and if it wasn’t for the fact that I don’t have time to make this… I would definitely try my… Continue reading Small gingerbread houses
Month: December 2011
Quotation Monday #11: Talent
Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads. Erica Jong
Second Sunday of Advent
Norwegian Christmas Carol: Glade Jul
People will probably recognize the melody, as it is the Norwegian adaption of Stille Nacht, performed by Sissel Kyrkjebø & Odd Nordstoga.
Norwegian Christmas Baking: Kakemenn
Quite literally translated as Cookie Men, these are essentially white sugar cookies, with a small change. Instead of baking powder or baking soda, the leavener is horn salt, or ammonium bicarbonate, which gives it a slight “kick” in flavor, and makes the kitchen smell a bit odd while they’re baking in the oven. It’s one of… Continue reading Norwegian Christmas Baking: Kakemenn
Cranberry white chocolate cookies
One of the things I miss about living in Copenhagen is one of the cookies they sold in shops – white chocolate chunk and cranberry cookies by The Cookie Company. Unfortunately, it is not to be found in Norway. But, when I tasted the chocolate chip cookies I made with M&Ms, the base had the… Continue reading Cranberry white chocolate cookies
December Angel
Last year’s Chrismas street decorations in Vienna. It was magical.