Czech: Food

Czech food is heavy. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m a meat and potatoes kind of gal, but I think I’ll steer clear of the goulash and gravy for a long while.

Fruit in the market

All too common sight of kielbasa and spiced wine stands


Mmm, sugar rolls

What's Cooking?

Risengrød. That’s what. It’s a little like rice pudding and a Christmas staple for the Danes (and all the little elves that live in the attic). Making it is simple enough: boil water, milk, and rice, but here is where things get a little more… interesting. Right on the package it says to put the mix in your bed for a few hours. So we took the pot, wrapped it in blankets and set it on the mattress! When it was finished the rice had expanded and the milk thickened. We re-heated the Risengrød and sprinkled it with a healthy dose of cinnamon sugar and butter. All in all, not too bad!

A Weekend of Cultural Exchange: Food

After a few weeks of trying traditional Danish foods from herring to hot dogs, I decided it was time to share something all American with my host family: No Bake Cookies! Peanut butter is rather novel in Denmark and I don’t think anyone understands just how to use it. My host mom and brother tried a spoonful and, well, let’s just say they aren’t George Washington Carver’s biggest fans. However, when turned into the wonder of No Bakes, it was a huge hit!

The jar of peanut butter is even decorated in American patriotism, as is the slightly less appealing pre packaged cheeseburger: Traditional Danish hotdog (complete with mustard, ketchup, fried onion, and pickles):