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Plum Streusel Coffee Cake

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 25, 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Plum Upside-Down Cake; 2. Cakes and Tortes menu; My plum tree is still a baby and only produces about 5 tiny plums a year, but I’m collecting plum … Continue reading →

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Pear Upside-Down Cake

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Oct 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Tarte aux Poires (Pear Tart); 2. Plum Upside Down Cake; 3. Cakes & Tortes Menu NOTE: The ingredients of this and the Plum upside-down cake recipes are similar, but the … Continue reading →

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Danish Almond Torte (Mandelkage)

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2011 (Photo, right, from Norway-Hei recipe for Fyrstekake (3)) A version of almond torte – layers of dough and almond paste –  is made throughout Scandinavia. This recipe is the only version I have made, but I tried a version in … Continue reading →

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Hot Cross Buns (Fastelavnsboller)

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Julekage; 2. Wheat (about); 3. Bread Basics (Yeast-Leavened Breads); 4. Basic Yeast Bread; 5. Rich Yeast Bread; 6. Bread & Rolls Includes: 1. Hot Cross Buns, full and half-recipes; 2. Quick Icing; My family’s Scandinavian Tradition for holidays includes … Continue reading →

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Mustard Sauces, 4 Versions

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia Commons) Includes four versions: 1. Mustard Cream Sauce; 2. Mustard Sauce with Eggs; 3. Thin, Clear Mustard Sauce; 4. Cold Mustard Sauce. Mustard sauce is excellent with fish such as salmon, cod, halibut or…of course, lutefisk. it is also good with vegetables. … Continue reading →

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Cooked Fava Beans

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Favas are another food my Greek friends in Portland introduced me to.  I love Middle Eastern foods, and favas are a favorite in this cuisine. I’ve never had fresh favas before, and have … Continue reading →

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Sugar Plums (Dried Fruit, Nuts and Spices Treat)

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, December, 2013 See also: 1. Ancient Medicine through Food I recently signed up for a newsletter about using herbs and spices in cooking to boost and maintain health. Herbs are not only food but also natural medicine. One newsletter … Continue reading →

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Æbleskiver (Danish Pancake Balls)

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Nov 2012 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Æbelskiver were a favorite treat that my Mom made, not only for our family, but also for a few good customers in our bar (like Long George Wells, who called them ‘apple … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread Cake, with Mustard

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, October 2007  (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Scandinavian Gingerbread Cake; 2. Gingerbread Cookies; Dessert Sauces/Toppings: 1. Lemon or Orange Sauce; 2. Lemon Curd; 3. Hard Sauce; 4. Whipped Cream; 5. Creme Fraiche As a person of Scandinavian heritage, I can attest that Scandinavians (as well … Continue reading →

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Aeblekage – Danish Apple Cake

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, (image, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Æblekage, or “apple cake” is pronounced as Eh-bluh-kay-eh, with the ending ‘eh’ almost silent, but see Forvo (2) for audio pronunciation. It is an ancient dessert common to all the Scandinavian countries, but each is slightly … Continue reading →

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