What a treat! I came across these chocolate spoons I am still a bit excited about them- I love the little detail and real chocolate in my hot chocolate mix too.. I had to experiment with just a chocolate spoon and hot milk.. would be darling as a wedding favour or small gift- also can [...]

Posted on January 30th, 2009 by emma
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  and inside.. even though our heating is up full blast. I’m looking at ways to keep warm and insulate the apartment. While researching draught excluders I warmed up infront of my portable and home-made fireplace while I indulged in *real* hot chocolate ahh. Considering draught excluder potentual fabrics in the apartment I got super [...]

Posted on January 6th, 2009 by emma
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  We opted for a cosy and quiet, relaxed new year at one of our favorite places- our home.  

Posted on January 1st, 2009 by emma
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I decided to try my hand at making some pancakes this morning. For the first time ever I actually made a decent pancake! They were some big mama’s! Made us very happy… the recipe I used- next time I’ll double it. I’ve been pretty bakey lately.. I made some great cookies on Tue’s and a [...]

Posted on July 20th, 2008 by emma
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You can see how good the new camera is. This pic. makes my mouth water*.. This should remind dad of the tasty healthy foods I’d make that he’d want some too! I’ve been trying to lose some lb’s but haven’t managed to lose much, now I know why! The doctor phoned and told me that [...]

Posted on May 17th, 2008 by emma
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One of my ultimate favorite desserts looks like its getting a makeover! My mum used to make this, she added carnation milk for a sweet smooth creamy taste. I had a little jump for joy when I came across this low fat version on the wonderful colorful and inspirational site GreenLiteBites (where mother and child [...]

Posted on April 15th, 2008 by emma
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I made my first ever carrot cake this easter.. the cream cheese frosting is sooo good. This cake recipe is a definite keeper,- After dinner, a certain person hid the remains of the cake to finish it himself! I doubled the recipe and made a two layer cake plus a load of cup cake’s that [...]

Posted on March 20th, 2008 by emma
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I’ve never made a three course meal before, not a well organised one anyway. I’m making a meal for 7 and decided to tailor the menu for a little bit of niceness and surprize. Whenever we go to our friends and Niels’ brother for meals we get lavished with the most beautiful foods that are [...]

Posted on January 27th, 2008 by emma
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spot my new year ‘angel’ firework.       Niels and I made brownie desert with raspberry and chocolate sauce…   and traditional Danish new year Kransekage My first new year in copenhagen, our hosts for the night and fantastic food

Posted on January 2nd, 2008 by emma
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let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! This is a great Christmas treat for friends if you are on a low budget, the recipe makes loads, I x the amounts at least by 4 every time I make it! It’s also fun for little ones to make… be warned it can get a [...]

Posted on December 30th, 2007 by emma
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