Tucked away in Golborn Road in Notting Hill is a little Danish restaurant, Snaps & Rye, representing New Nordic Cuisine in London. The New Nordic Cuisine is a food trend, started in Denmark more than 10 years ago by celebrity chefs Claus Meyer and René Redzepi (from Noma). Some of the best Danish chefs got together with the aim to make Nordic food exciting again. To lead the way in both...
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‘Julefrokost’ – A Danish Christmas Party
Christmas is around the corner and with it comes one of the most long-awaited Danish traditions of the year; the festive Julefrokost! A classic Danish 'julefrokost' is an absolute must during Christmas time as it's gather your favourite people around a table with lots of lovely food. We spoke to Jaqueline Skött, co-founder of the Danish eatery Snaps & Rye, to find out more. 1. What is...
Read moreDanish Summer bazaar in London
The Danish Church in London is busy getting ready for the Summer Bazaar 2011. Visit St Katharine's on Friday 20 or Saturday 21 May and spend a cheerful afternoon with other Danes and friends of Denmark. In the many market stalls you'll find Danish design, needlework, arts and crafts, antiques, books as well as stalls selling traditional, Danish food. There will also be a pop up cafe in the garden...
Read moreFastelavn, the Sunday before lent
Fastelavn in Scandinavia will be celebrated, depending on the country, either today or on Tuesday. We celebrate with three important traditions; carnival, rich food and with decorating our homes with fastelavnsris, shown in the picture to the left. During the period of carnival all nurseries and schools in Scandinavia celebrate in one way or the other. The youngest children have a day of...
Read moreSummer Fair at the Danish Church in London
The Danish Church in London are having their annual summer fair this weekend, starting today. LittleScandinavian will for sure be going in order to get hold of some Scandinavian goodies. What about having an open danish sandwich for lunch with a proper cream cake for dessert outside in the garden of the church? Or line up to buy those most delicious bright red danish hot dogs! In addition to food...
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