I recently tried a French vegetarian meal from the 1930s, which led me to want to try more old-fashioned recipes. Also, I have been a big fan of the Nancy Drew PC games and have read some of the original books. I thought it would be great to try some recipes from the 1970s version of The Nancy Drew Cookbook.
…The Recipe Wall: Saving the Cards Before They Fall Apart
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…Baking Across America Cookbook Review + Beignets Recipe
Updated on August 26th, 2026
Baking Yesteryear by B. Dylan Hollis is one of my favorite cookbooks. When he published his second cookbook, Baking Across America, I was delighted to receive it as a birthday gift. In this post, I want to share my review of the cookbook along with the recipe for beignets.
…Abemad Danish Fruit Salad Recipe
Abemad (direct translation of monkey food) is a classic fruit salad in Denmark. The fruit salad is often served with vanilla cream. In this post, I want to share my version of abemad and also how to make your own cream.
…Kartoffelsalat Danish Potato Salad Recipe
Kartoffelsalat is the Danish version of potato salad that is perfect as a summer dish. You can buy tubs of kartoffelsalat at grocery stores in Denmark, but I want to share a recipe so you can easily make your own potato salad.
…Easy Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe
This past weekend was the Roskilde Kræmmermarked, which is a large market with a variety of vendors. One of the vendors was Hostile Hot Sauce, a brand of hot sauces made in Denmark. Hostile Hot Sauce has its own Hot Buffalo sauce, and I bought a bottle as buffalo cauliflower is one of my favorite snacks. In this post, I want to share how you can make your own buffalo cauliflower bites.
…Trying Sims 4 Hobbies in Real Life
Updated on March 6th, 2026
The Sims 4 is one of my favorite games to play, and there are a plethora of hobbies your sims can have. From painting and writing that are available in the base game to knitting in the Nifty Knitting Stuck Pack or riding in the Horse Ranch Expansion Pack, I wanted to try some of The Sims 4 hobbies in real life. Also, with the release of The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack, I thought now would be the perfect time to share this post.
…Trying Recipes from Video Games
Updated on September 5th, 2026
When playing a video game, you can come across a recipe. The recipe can just be an added detail, or you may actually have to make the recipe in the game. In this post, I want to try recipes from the video games Life is Strange 2, Tell Me Why, Fruitbus, and Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn in real life.
…Danish Pebernødder Cookies Recipe
Updated on September 17th, 2026
Pebernødder (translation of pepper nut) are traditional Danish Christmas cookies. Around wintertime, you can buy bags of pebernødder at the grocery stores here. However, it is fairly easy to make homemade pebernødder that tastes as good, if not better, than storebought.
…Vegetarian Danish Brændende Kærlighed (Mashed Potatoes and Mushrooms) Recipe
Updated on August 26th, 2026
Brændende Kærlighed (translated to burning love) is a traditional Danish dish of mashed potatoes topped with fried bacon and onions. For a vegetarian alternative, I will share a recipe using mushrooms as an alternative to bacon.
…Danish Koldskål Buttermilk Dessert Recipe
Updated on March 25th, 2025
Koldskål is a classic summer dessert in Denmark made from buttermilk. You can buy readymade koldskål in the dairy section at most Danish grocery stores and supermarkets. However, it is quick and easy to make your own homemade koldskål.
…Danish Råkost Carrot Salad Recipe
Updated on November 21st, 2024
Råkost is a traditional Danish carrot salad that is perfect to have as a side dish, lunch, or snack. The carrot salad is also easy to make and only requires 4 ingredients!
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