Food&Drink

We have seen many things that have been acclaimed as national symbols. Some think of national sports, national food, and national drinks. However, it can be rare that there is a country that has a national spread being used in breads and other treats. Denmark has taken “Leverpostej” or Liver Paste as the official spread of the country, which is great for enhancing the taste of Smørrebrød, together with other meats, vegetables, and garnishing. […]

What do Korea, Japan, Peru, and Denmark have in common? They do not drink the same kind of beer, nor do they eat the same kind of delicacies. But one thing that makes these four countries related to each other is the availability of the street carts, which provide hungry tourists and locals, a fast and accessible place to quench that thirst and fill that hunger away. […]

When mentioning Danish food, one of the things that come into the minds of people is the preserved food being included in many dishes and gastronomical selections, whether it may be pålæg on smørrebrød such as smoked or pickled herring, or other dining options, such as smoked pork and other cold meat cuts. However, what part of their culture did these kinds of food adaptations came from? […]

In many countries, pork is one of the best-loved meats when it comes to enjoying various meals on the table. Some like it roasted, while others prefer it to be fried and others love it ground and made into tasty meatballs. Of the many places in the world that consumes pork, Denmark has been noted to eat the most, with an average of about 60kg of pork per Dane, every year. Not only that, Denmark also exports the most pork to many of its patrons such as the UK, Poland, Sweden, and Germany. […]

Just like everyone else who changes and gets better over the years, Danish cuisine has also grown and adapted itself with the many cultures that it had come across with. Slightly apart from the traditional way of preparing heavy meals with the presence of meats, vegetables, and a little presentation, the modern Danish cooking has shifted to the conservative yet more impactful way of preparing meals. […]

Through the years, Denmark has established itself as a green country with much success. Being involved in many projects that aim to protect the environment, this Scandinavian nation has become a model in terms of implementing green systems in the many areas of its society. Currently, Denmark boasts of having green cars, green buildings, its famous bicycle lifestyle and green cuisine. […]

Many people love to drink beer to relax and have a good time with friends. If you’re a beer enthusiast and would like to experience Denmark’s unique beer taste, then head on to Copenhagen for the biggest European Beer Festival this May.
This is one event you should not miss if you’re visiting Denmark at this time. Different beer types from all over the world will be presented during this festival giving people a rare opportunity to sample them at a very small price.  […]

Chocolate may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “Denmark”, but when it comes to sweet treats, there are some Danish chocolate companies that make unique and great tasting treats. […]

The Danes love their potatoes mashed and with a bit of gravy. One popular traditional Danish dish features pan-fried meatballs with potatoes and brown gravy. Another one includes roast pork with crispy crackling served together with red cabbage and small, caramelized potatoes.
Potatoes are normally used as a side dish in most Danish meals. They can be paired with meat, fish or chicken.
Here are some of the delicious Danish dishes with your favorite potatoes. […]