The Danish royal family had their yearly photo shoot at Gråsten Palace the past week. I like the tradition in royal families, especially when the children are growing up – because it gives you a chance to see how they’re growing from year to year, but also in a safe setting without compromising their privacy.… Continue reading Danish photo shoot at Gråsten
To Anne, aged 13
Dear Anne (13 years old), If this could get sent back in time – some things I have learned over the years that might have been useful to know back when I was 13. Keep in touch with people like you did back then. Trying new things like going abroad to study – probably the… Continue reading To Anne, aged 13
Strawberry Swirl Buttermilk Ice Cream
Hands down, this is probably one of the more interesting ice creams I’ve had recently. The buttermilk flavour in the cream makes so much more nuanced than what it looks like. It actually looked kind of bland and boring in the ice cream maker. Then I took a spoon and tasted. The tartness combined with… Continue reading Strawberry Swirl Buttermilk Ice Cream
Taste
I am grateful for my sense of taste because it means that I can buy a basket of Norwegian strawberries, take a bite and be transported back to my childhood. Sitting on the steps to my grandmother’s garden in the south of Norway and eating the same brand of strawberries with my dad. Even if… Continue reading Taste
Trick for Squeezing Lemons from Martha Stewart Food
Nifty trick for squeezing lemons to get all the juice out. Trick for Squeezing Lemons – Martha Stewart Food. Admittedly, I haven’t tried it, and it seems like something that could quickly get messy unless you’re doing it as pictured or over a larger bowl. But it could be practical for when the recipe calls… Continue reading Trick for Squeezing Lemons from Martha Stewart Food
Learning to read
I’ve never had a problem with learning to read, but I know of so many who have – either because of dyslexia or because they simply weren’t interested in learning it. My parents brought me to either the library or the library bus from a very early age, they read to me and my babysitters… Continue reading Learning to read
Review: Behind Closed Doors
Behind Closed Doors by Hugo Vickers My rating: 3 of 5 stars I have some major issues with this book. I think the writing itself is quite good – but I fail to grasp the concept of having “the ending” first, and then go on to the early lives of the Duchess and Duke of… Continue reading Review: Behind Closed Doors
Quotation Monday #21: Thankful
I’m thankful for every moment. Al Green
The six previous kings of Belgium (100 things #15)
The Belgian people gets its seventh king today. Because I like trivia – quick biographies about the six previous ones