“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?” ― Bob Hope
Second Sunday of Advent
Burnt clementine ice cream
So, it seems to be time to think about Christmas flavours, what with the Gingerbread ice cream last Friday and now this… I don’t know about abroad, but in Norway, clementines are really big in December. Just the smell of them being peeled is almost enough to put me in a Christmas mood. When I… Continue reading Burnt clementine ice cream
Gingerbread
Pulling out all the cookie cutters. What does the fox say?
Video: You know it is Christmas when…
Last Christmas’ Ylvis video – a Norwegian Christmas carol – the Ylvis way.
Quotation Monday #40
“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time.” ― Laura Ingalls Wilder
First Sunday of Advent
A candle is burning, a flame warm and bright; A candle of Hope in December’s dark night. While angels sing blessings from heav’n’s starry sky Our hearts we prepare now, for Jesus is nigh.
The Danish painting (100 things #18)
The big royal discussion of the past month ended up being the new painting of the Danish royal family done by painter Thomas Kluge. It can be viewed here. It has been likened to the poster for a horror film, such as The Omen, and Huffington Post compared the image of Prince Christian to one… Continue reading The Danish painting (100 things #18)
Gingerbread Ice Cream
Gingerbread became a bit controversial in Norway last Christmas. Mainly because it is called pepperkake (i.e. pepper cake) and a lot of the recipes don’t contain pepper. Hence, it is linguistically wrong. We’re a small country. We like to argue about things like this. In English, the ginger is very clear in the recipes, and… Continue reading Gingerbread Ice Cream