Christmas Morning

Mikkel and I celebrated Christmas this morning since we won't be together for the real thing. It was a perfect celebration.
Here is our tree.
Presents!!!


Then we had a delicious breakfast.

Now Taking Orders

If you would like me to bring back exactly what this country is famous for - dark, rich, wholesome, malty, chock-full-of-chewy-grains-and-seeds rye bread - let me know. It's organic (obviously) and still the reason I get up in the morning.

Can't wait to see you all. My heart is bursting.

It was this kind of day.

Jule Frokost

Last night Mikkel's girlfriends threw a "Jule Frokost" (translation: Christmas lunch) for me so I could fully understand the Danish tradition of eating too much pickled herring, drinking too much schnapps, and opening presents with a knife and fork. I guess when it's this dark for so long, you have to figure out someway to have a good time. And since I don't remember the last half of the night, besides Madonna's Immaculate Collection, I guess I did.

on the up and up

Things are better today.
I spent a lot of time at the ceramics studio with my new obsession (besides brussels sprouts)...his name is porcelain.

a little sad

I was feeling pretty lonely today. Not even my home-made granola in my home-made bowl could cheer my up.
I think tomorrow will be better.

breakfast

Soft boiled egg and rye bread.

Sunday and Ballet

Mikkel and I went to see the Nutcracker at the Royal Theater this evening. The ballet was beautiful but I liked the ceilings just as much.

My New Obsession...

I am totally blogging this recipe. Stay tuned.

Orange

Bike Lights

This city is so rad, they actually have sets of mini traffic lights just for bikes, to go with the street lanes that are just for bikes. My quest to find anything really wrong with this place continues...

Christmas Comes Early

This is Strøget, the main shopping street in Copenhagen that is strictly pedestrian. It is already decorated with lights and hearts - the Christmas symbol in Denmark.

This is a typical Christmas snack: Glögg, a mulled wine with sliced almonds and raisins, served with Æbleskiver, an apple fritter. So healthy!


Tonight we went to Mikkel's father's place for split pea soup and rye bread along with 19 other family members. I can't believe it's not even December yet.

Mikkel got an old radio for his birthday. It receives a scratchy signal from Germany once in a while, but I just turn it on to see the light.

The Strange Nordic Sun

There is something very different about the light over here. I am learning to love it. Especially when it loves my living room like this...

sigh

On Top of the World

Today was exceptionally beautiful and sunny. Mikkel arranged a trip up the clock tower of the Royal Cathedral of Copenhagen, since his father is a minister there. We certainly got the grand tour...and the best view of the city.





Mikkel and his father point out landmarks.


Since it snowed a little bit last night (the first of the year!), all the of rooftops were frosted with a delicate dusting of white. So magical.


It was a perfect day to be on top of the world.

Neighbourood Colours

These are pictures form around my neighbourhood, in Amager. I'm convinced the Danes use lots of colour in their buildings to compensate for the never-ending greyess that is the sky.

Rain on Roses

It seems to rain here a little bit everyday. But at least it makes the roses look even more beautiful.

Late Night Ceramics

I was at the ceramics studio until late last night. It feels so good to be working on the wheel again.

Morning Reflections

There are many benefits to getting up early. One of them is still water.

Sunday Brunch

Today we went for brunch at Kalaset. It is a cozy place in a fancy neighbourhood and only very attractive people can eat there (or so it seems) .





Mikkel, Morten and I wait out the rain storm.