My secret recipe from our store, Hygge Gourmet—I’ve baked thousands of these vanilla wreaths, and they sold out everywhere we sold them, both on Samsø and in Copenhagen. What makes a vanilla wreath special is its shape, its crispy exterior, the fact that it tastes strongly of vanilla, and that…
Winter
Orangettes
An orange like that is surely one of the most bountiful and Christmassy things there is. I hope that each and every one of you will be blessed with an orange in your turban this Christmas. Until then, you’ll have to make do with the recipe for my orangettes. It’s one of my family’s favorite chocolates. I make a whole lot of them here…
Belle's Cherry Sauce
It’s that time of year again when homemade cherry sauce comes in handy. My cherry sauce—or jam, if you prefer—is perfect for the Christmas breakfast table, spread on bread, mixed into yogurt, and used in Christmas desserts, whether served cold or warmed up, if that’s your preference. It also makes the perfect hostess gift…
Hot Chocolate with Mint
We’re rapidly approaching the Christmas season, and here at home we’re starting to put up decorations and create a cozy winter atmosphere in the days following our son’s birthday on November 18. This also means that our morning cup of “Chocolat Chaud” or hot chocolate, if you prefer, is taking on a new character. There are several wonderful variations of this drink, and it…
