For my work computer, I tend to use Chocolate & Zucchini’s delicious-looking monthly desktop calendars. I get tons of nice comments on them from co-workers who stop by, and they’re absolutely droolworthy. I get in a better mood just by looking at them. When I noticed that the December wallpaper featured some pretty cookies, I… Continue reading French Christmas Sablés
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Gingerbread House
For a long time, we used the pre-made Gingerbread House-sets. My mother does not care for melting sugar to the point of caramel to glue gingerbread pieces together, and having a pre made set made the process easier. She just delegated it to us. My sisters and I have talked for a bit about making… Continue reading Gingerbread House
Norwegian Christmas Decoration: Christmas hearts
The pleated Christmas hearts is a Christmas tree decoration staple in Denmark and Norway. They’re allegedly going back to Hans Christian Andersen, and are fairly easy to make. Since the look of it changes depending on which kind of paper you use and the look of it. Traditionally, red and white is used, but using… Continue reading Norwegian Christmas Decoration: Christmas hearts
Third Sunday of Advent
Lit the third Advent candle today – had some trouble lighting the oldest candle… but it worked itself out in the end.
Norwegian Christmas carol: Deilig er jorden
Originally a Danish song, here in Norwegian and Maria Arredondo’s version
Jewish cakes
In Norwegian these have a really un-PC name, Jødekaker (directly translated it means Jew cakes), but the name comes from the alleged fact that Sephardic jews brought the cookies with them when they immigrated to Norway. Anyone of Jewish descent know anything that resembles it? It’s fairly common in certain parts of Norway, whereas in… Continue reading Jewish cakes
Small gingerbread houses
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
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