Danish træstammer – Rum ball logs

This is a very Danish specialty. I actually don’t think any other country makes these. I know that many countries have their version of a rum ball, but these rum tree logs covered with marzipan are typical Danish  (as far as I know) and can be found in any bakery around the country. The center is a delicious chocolatey/rum/cake mixture. The ingredients are the same as a rum ball, but tree logs are of course shaped different like a log and also as mentioned covered in marzipan and more chocolate. When bakers made these rum balls and tree logs, the mixture was actually made of cake leftovers from the bakery (yummy, I know…) and then added lots of jam and...

Lemon ice cream with white chocolate chunks – made without an ice cream machine.

It’s been a while since I have made ice cream myself, but when I saw a picture of this ice cream and how easy the recipe is, I knew that it was time to start making my own ice cream again. I have borrowed the recipe from two Danish bloggers, and have made a few little changes to it. It’s a lovely and creamy yet tangy cold treat. I think that it would also be really great in a layered ice cream cake with nutty cake layers. And it’s so easy and quick ( beside the actual freezing time) to make. I love that. Ingredients 

The blog turns two! – Plus recipe for a lemon cake with swiss maringue coconut frosting

Reading food and lifestyle blogs is something I have done for quite a few years now. It all started when I searched the internet for a dinner recipe and then I discovered the wonderful world of blogs on the internet. And now I have about 20 blogs I follow on and off. Two years ago I decided – after a healthy nudge from Sillas – to start my own blog. And I love it; it’s such a fun hobby to have. The pictures and styling have gotten better over time, but can still be improved. That’s one of the things I like about the blogging thing. Finding inspiration from other bloggers around the world and constantly improving my own blog,...