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 MoreI sit here writing this to you, arms stretched long to reach my computer over a round, 9-month pregnant belly.
I am preparing for one of the biggest transitions in my life, and I want to share with you the source of wisdom I've been drawing from, as it echoes exactly what Heirloom Food Project is all about.
Whether 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 MoreIn honor of my first return to the States after 1.5 years of living in Denmark, I thought I’d share this—the first story I ever wrote for Heirloom Food Project. In those beginning times, this project was specifically aiming to inspire U.S. cooks to participate and take pride in our food culture. Since then, I have realized that many of us living in industrialized nations beyond the U.S. could use this inspiration, too. Enjoy :)
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