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Fresh Food Festival in Denmark

Since the year 2009, Denmark has been holding an interesting food event annually. It is called the Fresh Food Festival and by its nanme it is easy enough to deduce what kind of food takes center stage here. The most recent one was held last July 2014 at Osted Efterskole, a place which usually serves as a boarding school for teenagers. The venue is about 30-40 minutes drive from Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark. […]

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What Sets Danish Food Apart from the Rest?

Danish cooking is historically rooted to peasant dishes. Before the Industrial Revolution came, preference for natural product produce from family or neighborhood farms was high. Food such as potato, bread, and salted pork were the main staples then. Preference for fresh meat and green vegetables came much later as encouraged by industrialization. […]

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How Carlsberg Yeast Forever Changed Danish Breweries

When Carlsberg was founded in 1847 by J.C. Jacobsen, he himself probably didn’t have any idea what his company would do for the brewing industry of Denmark. His pioneering ways and adherence to quality resulted to the discovery of steam brewing and refrigeration techniques. But the one thing that would forever be identified with Carlsberg is the propagation of a single yeast strain that will forever change the way beers are made not only in the country but all over the world. […]

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Where Do Vegetarians Eat in Denmark?

Vegans and vegetarians may be entertaining second thoughts about visiting Denmark since the country is known for its cuisine and dishes that almost always contain meat. Unknown to many however, there are a lot of options that can satisfy food needs of people who would rather go without meat in their diet. Cafes and eateries catering to vegans and vegetarians now have considerable presence in Denmark, making it a lot easier to get one’s veggie fix without going through so much trouble. […]

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Aalborg Beerwalk: 6 Special Beers from 6 Great Pubs

Aalborg is an industrial city found in the north of Jutland, Denmark. It may not be easily associated with festive activities like its annual Aalborg Carnival, but festive it is not only to its locals but also to foreign visitors. One unique attraction of the city is its so-called Aalborg Beerwalk where visitors get to taste 6 special beers from 6 great pubs in the area for a price of 100 DKK. […]

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The Elderflower Drink of Denmark

The elderflower drink has always been popular in Denmark. This popularity comes naturally since elderberry bushes can be found almost anywhere in Denmark. Though commercial versions are already available, nothing is quite like homemade elderflower drink or syrup. The cream-colored flowers are not only very pretty to look at but also make a delightful drink when collected fresh and before having a trace of bitterness. […]

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The Danish Rye Bread Known as Rugbrød

Most countries will have some food staples automatically associated with it. Denmark has one such food known as the rugbrød which is essentially the danish rye bread. Although it can come in various shapes and sizes, its most common form is a brown rectangular piece of bread based on sourdough. […]

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Kjeldsens Butter Cookies: a Denmark Original

Whenever we bite into a butter cookie, it is almost impossible not to think of Denmark. One of the reasons for this is the mark made by its famous Kjeldsens Butter Cookies. Now producing other cookie variants as well, Kjeldsens continues it history of exceptional baking craftsmanship that started in 1933. […]

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Mikkeller Bar: Copenhagen’s Best Bar

If you’re looking for the best place to grab a drink in Copenhagen, then the Mikkeller Bar, located in the heart of Vesterbro, is where you should go. The Mikkeller Bar is not your ordinary bar though, with its light, airy and sophisticated surroundings being the perfect backdrop for enjoying the specialized beer flowing from its 20 taps. […]