Since moving to Denmark 3.5 years ago, a seed of an idea germinated in my head. Somehow, in some format I wanted to ‘give light’ to restaurants run by immigrants: people like me who live in a country not of their birth, whose stories cover the spectrum of the migration experience.
Read MoreWhether you’re traveling or staying put this Christmas season, consider embracing this rice pudding as part of your own holiday tradition.
Read MoreSelma Jensen picks me up from the train station in a white two-door Fiat. She's just come from the apartment she shares with roommates in the city of Copenhagen, Denmark. Her blond hair blows in the wind, and her lacy black shirt reveals a couple of tattoos. At 28 years old, Jensen is a skilled farmer with a degree in agriculture. But she's pursuing a concept they didn't teach in school.
Read MoreMost seafood caught off Denmark’s coasts is enjoyed by almost anyone but Danes. Here’s how we can turn it around.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that Denmark excels at baked goods. But if you’re not a native, getting started may be confusing. I’ll share what I’ve learned, so you can whip up your first batch of Danish treats.
Read MoreThe apple is the old, average standby that has been accompanying everyday lunch packets and institutional cafeteria meals since the beginning of time. But perhaps a closer look at their history and vast variety of flavor can spark a new flame.
Read MoreWaffles? Whipped cream? Jam? …Guf?! Here’s a breakdown of the options so you can order your next frosty treat with ease.
Read MoreThere’s no use getting into an argument with a Dane over which country grows the best strawberries. (It’s obviously Denmark.) I’m here to highlight why there may be truth to their claim – and if that’s not enough – why it’s worth hopping aboard the pride-wagon anyway.
Four years ago, I started Heirloom Food Project because I wanted people to feel immense pride for the foods of their culture. When people take pride in what’s growing around them, they protect it, they celebrate it, they derive great joy from eating it. It binds them to their neighbors. It connects them to their land. It offers them identity.
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