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Oct 26, 2023

Vanilje kranse or Vanilla Rings, recipe.

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Vanilje kranse is another popular Danish butter cookie, easy to do, find the recipe here and...

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Jul 27, 2022

Beautiful place, rude people

We have visited many cities across the world. Copenhagen is a very busy, very pretty city with lots to do and see. However, be aware! The Danish are very

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Feb 14, 2022

Danish Christmas cookies, brunkager recipe.

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When you find the Danish Christmas cookies, Brunkager, in the bakeries you know that Christmas is just around the corner. Why not bake them yourself? It’s easy and the recipe is….

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Feb 08, 2022

Ribe, the oldest town in Denmark.

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Information and history about Ribe, the oldest town in Denmark...

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Feb 08, 2022

Haderslev Tourist Information.

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Take a tour with Helene along the inlet and discover beautiful Haderslev and its surroundings..

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Jan 31, 2022

Rice Porridge and Vegan Rice Porridge Cooked in an Oven Bag.

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Here is an easy way to make your Rice Porridge for Christmas or any time in December for that ...

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Jan 16, 2022

Homemade sweet rolls recipe and variants.

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Homemade sweet rolls recipe and variants.

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Jan 13, 2022

Danish Orange Mousse Dessert.

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The Orange Mousse is a lovely Danish dessert, fresh and not to heavy. Here you got the recipe...

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Jan 13, 2022

Danish Lemon Mousse, Recipe.

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Is your heart set for a Lemon Mousse? This dessert is among the top 10 of the best Danish desserts. Here is an easy way to follow the recipe...

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Jan 12, 2022

Dybbelboller, Danish butter cookies.

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Dybbelboller, Danish butter cookies. This is a very old Danish recipe and will give you 90 delicious cookies...

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Jan 10, 2022

Finsk Brød – Finnish Shortbread

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Finsk Brød – Finnish Shortbread, Another delicious, easy to make, Danish Butter Cookie for the festive...

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Jan 05, 2022

Danish desserts recipes in English.

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Danish desserts recipes in English, find the recipe on Danish Pastry and other sweets...

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Apr 26, 2021

Weather in Denmark.

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The weather in Denmark can be a bit unpredictable, but as they say, there is nothing wrong with the weather, it is the clothes that you are wearing that there might something wrong with...

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Apr 26, 2021

Wadden Sea and holiday island Rømø.

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Here you will discover the Wadden Sea and the wonderful holiday island Rømø with the broadest beaches in Northern Europe...

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Apr 26, 2021

Vacation Rentals in Denmark.

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Vacation Rentals in Denmark is big business, with more than 40,000 holiday homes for rent on the market...

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Apr 26, 2021

Tivoli Copenhagen.

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Here at Tivoli Copenhagen you will find one of the world’s oldest wood constructed roller coasters, the roller coaster was built in 1914, still operating, and is Tivoli’s most popular ride...

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Apr 26, 2021

Strawberries and Cream is a favorite Summer Dessert.

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Strawberries and Cream is always a popular Summer Dessert among the kids on a lovely summer’s day, as a matter of fact over 50% of 7 to 9 year old kids chose strawberries as their favorite fruit.

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Apr 26, 2021

Sonderborg and the island of Als

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Sonderborg is located on Als, the 7th biggest island in Denmark, a popular holiday destination...

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Apr 26, 2021

Danish Smorgasbord.

Danish smorgasbord begins with ryebread topped with herring in different verities like, herring in carry, white herrings, fried herrings and red herrings, mackerel, tuna, egg and tomatoes.

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Apr 26, 2021

Skagen, the most Northern spot in Denmark.

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Skagen is today a top holiday spot for the rich and famous and the most Northern point in Denmark...

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Apr 25, 2021

Samso, a Danish Paradise Island.

Samso a Danish paradise island for the whole family..

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Apr 24, 2021

Danish Prawn Cocktail recipe.

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Danish Prawn Cocktail recipe and Toast with Prawns for a midnight snack..

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Apr 23, 2021

Map of Denmark.

Map Of Denmark. As Denmark consists of the Jutland peninsula and over 400 islands, you will notice on the map of Denmark that the whole country is surrounded by water, except nea...

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Apr 22, 2021

Legoland Denmark.

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Our beautiful family outing to Legoland in Denmark and Information about Lego....

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Apr 22, 2021

Danish Kids Birthday Cake.

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A popular choice in Denmark for a Kids Birthday Cake is The Cake man / Cake woman (in Danish "Kagemand / Kagekone"), se recipe, photos and instructions here.

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Apr 21, 2021

Fuen, The Fairytale Island.

In a way you can call Fuen for a fairytale island, you got Hans Christian Andersen and his fairytales, Odense and Egeskov Castle with its ten museums, the enchanting doll’s house “Titania Pa..

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Apr 21, 2021

The flag of Denmark.

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The flag of Denmark is called “Dannebrog”, it is the oldest flag in the world and one of the few flags, along with the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes, that has a name...

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Apr 21, 2021

Egeskov Castle, Denmark

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Egeskov Castle and it's ten museums is really worth a visit, the most beautiful park in Denmark...

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Apr 20, 2021

Danish Wedding Traditions.

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The Danish wedding traditions include a lot of speeches and sing-along’s, homemade or shop bought songs...

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Apr 20, 2021

Homemade Danish Remulade and Mayonnaise recipes.

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Recipes for homemade Danish Remulade, mayonnaise and Italian Salad...

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Apr 20, 2021

Danish Pastry Recipe.

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How to do Danish pastry?, just follow the recipe and photos and make great Danish Past....

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Apr 20, 2021

Danish Omelette, recipe...

The Danish Omelette is a delicious meal on a summer’s day, served on a slice of ryebread, toast or with a salad...

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Apr 20, 2021

Danish meatballs, (Frikadeller) recipe

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The Danish meatballs are ideal for freezing and is one of the most common dishes on the Danish dinner table....

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Apr 20, 2021

The Danish Language.

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Information about the Danish Language and common phrases and words translated from Danish to English..

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Apr 19, 2021

Danish Cookies, recipes.

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Delicious Danish Cookies. Easy to follow recipes for Danish Butter Cookies just in time for Christmas....

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Apr 19, 2021

Danish Confirmation Traditions.

It is also a Danish Confirmation Traditions that the Monday after the Confirmation all the young people “konfirmanter” have the day off from school and usually get together and go on a shopping..

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Apr 19, 2021

Danish Beef Patties, (The Danish name Bøf or Hakke Bøf.) Recipe..

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The Danish Beef Patties. Recipe and easy to follow photos...

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Apr 19, 2021

Cycling Holiday in Denmark.

A popular transport option in Denmark is cycling. You will be a lot closer to the nature and the country is ideal to explore on a bike..

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Apr 19, 2021

Copenhagen attractions, What to see and do.

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Spend your day in Copenhagen shopping at the World's longest Mall and the night at Tivoli

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Apr 16, 2021

Copenhagen Airport (CPH), Also Known As Kastrup Airport.

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Copenhagen Airport is the biggest and busiest airport in Scandinavia and the main airport for SAS (Scandinavia Airline System)...

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Apr 16, 2021

Carlsberg, probably the best beer in town.

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At Carlsberg Brewery they will take you on a tour and show you all about beer brewing. They hold the world record of the biggest collection of beer bottles here...

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Apr 16, 2021

A Budget Travel Guide To Denmark.

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A Budget Travel Guide to Denmark, Jess gives you information on how to travel Denmark on a budget...

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Apr 16, 2021

Recipe for Brown Gravy and White Sauce.

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Brown Gravy and White Sauce, easy to follow Danish recipes...

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Apr 16, 2021

Bornholm Information. Where To Stay And What To Do.

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A family's holiday experience on the beautiful island Bornholm. Information about accommodatio and what to see on the island...

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Apr 06, 2021

Danish Apple Cake, Recipe.

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The Danish Apple Cake is a Danish specialty and a very delicious dessert, get the easy recipe here...

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Mar 31, 2021

Danish Almond Sticks & Almond Allsorts, recipes. (Kransekage stænger)

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The Almond sticks and Almond Allsorts is a Danish speciality and easy to make, you can find the recipe here...

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Mar 31, 2021

Recipe for Aebleskiver (Danish Dough fritters)

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Recipe for Danish Dough fritters Or as they are called in Danish, aebleskiver (Æbleskiver) . Danish Dough fritters are a popular treat during the month of December but you can do them all year ......

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Mar 19, 2021

Aarhus, Denmarks Second Largest City.

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Aarhus is also home to the National Open Air Museum of Urban History (Den Gamle By), and The University Town of Denmark..

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Jan 06, 2021

Things to do in Denmark for the true adventure lover.

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Top Adventurous Things to do in Denmark for the true adventure lover - The question is – are you ready for the adrenalin rush of a lifetime?

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  1. Vanilje kranse or Vanilla Rings, recipe.

    Oct 26, 23 02:35 AM

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    Vanilje kranse is another popular Danish butter cookie, easy to do, find the recipe here and...

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  2. Beautiful place, rude people

    Jul 27, 22 09:49 PM

    We have visited many cities across the world. Copenhagen is a very busy, very pretty city with lots to do and see. However, be aware! The Danish are very

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  3. Danish Christmas cookies, brunkager recipe.

    Feb 14, 22 10:49 PM

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    When you find the Danish Christmas cookies, Brunkager, in the bakeries you know that Christmas is just around the corner. Why not bake them yourself? It’s easy and the recipe is….

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