Tag: Cake
What is the Danish ‘cake man’ birthday cake?
This beloved sweet treat is a staple at Danish birthday parties. But why is everyone screaming? The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post. Our independent reporting can only be published with…
Yle follows the rise in the price of cake in Finnish cafes
Due to rising prices, cafe owners find it difficult to find a balance between maintaining profits and keeping products affordable.
Staffan Westerberg
With “Lost in the pancake” in the 70s and “Lillstrumpa och Syster yster” during the 80s formed Staffan Westerberg the childhood of entire generations. Often with wayward dolls in the lead roles. He has also written scripts, directed and had countless roles in film, television and on several theater stages, including Dramaten and Teater Brunnsgatan…
The queen is back? The birthday balcony arches in balance, but Charles’ coronation is cancelled
Queen Margrethe II is still recovering from the operation on her back, so it is easy to see if the Danish monarch will occupy her balcony at Amalienborg Castle on Sunday afternoon – as usual on her birthday on 16 April. Should she force her adoring public to mark her 83rd birthday, it promises to…
Finland makes history with a record number of medals at the Abylympics
Saga Naumanen The most creative person from the vocational college won the gold medal in the Character Design category, where the contestants had to design a futuristic human. He was inspired by the cyberpunk genre and the Mad Max movies. Naumanen is a second-year student and his future plans include working in the gaming industry.…
Denmark’s best cake is in Copenhagen
You bake girl!It is the second time that Bastholm has won the award, and in fact the three best came from Copenhagen eateries, where the efforts of Freja Krarup (Maison d’Angleterre) and Christina Ivang (Conditori La Glace) came second and third. The ladies were overwhelmingly potent this year, and apart from Bastholm, the women were…
Copenhagen to mark the anniversary of the war in Ukraine
Songs and pancakesThe event also features songs from the Ukrainian Soul Choir and St. Ann’s Girls’ Choir, and guests are treated to City Hall pancakes – a tradition that exists for special occasions. The town hall will be illuminated in yellow and blue, while the Ukrainian flag will fly in honor of Ukraine. Everyone is…
Sweet debauchery day – Bolludagur, Sprengidagur and Öskudagur
Last week we celebrated the traditional Polish Fat Thursday, and today in Iceland is celebrated the day of sweet buns, i.e. Bolludagur. On this day, Icelanders eat thousands of sweet cream cakes, most of which resemble Polish puffs and are covered with chocolate or caramel glaze, although other varieties are also available. For bakers, this…
The battle over the gay couple’s wedding cake divides the United States
Sveriges Radio’s Washington correspondent Cecilia Khavar tells the story of the gay couple in Colorado who were denied a wedding cake. There was a sequel in court, but no indicative verdict. Now the question of principle will be tried again in a new decisive case in the Supreme Court. The news podcast Today’s Eco gives…
Iconic cake becomes gender neutral at Danish bakery
Diversity has not awakenedGardeström said customers who want the traditional version of the cake will have to call or show up at the store to make adjustments. But in a few months, the only cake that can be ordered in the bakery’s app will be the gender-neutral option. “Is diversity the same as waking up?…
Jimmy Åkesson’s pink flamingo
When former Prime Minister Stefan Löfven in a debate said bickering, the word came to life again. Recently, criminologist Leif GW Persson used the term pill quilt on Ebba Busch’s weapon knowledge. What more old words might come to life again? David has some suggestions. Our political satirist Moa Wallin has checked the situation with…
Putin may have sent nuclear-armed bombers into Swedish airspace – 19FortyFive
So there were bombers with nuclear weapons, or did you just put nuclear waste in your pants? A journalist without facts is bullshit. Do not worry, Sweden will be more likely to share the Gripens surplus with Ukraine, and more likely to join NATO. Which seems to be part of Putin’s plan. Putin must also…
The Runeberg Award goes to Quynh Tran’s debut novel
This year’s Runeberg Prize was awarded Quynh Tran, Author of Pietarsaari, from his work Skugga och svalka (English translation Shadow and Coolness). The book reflects his own background and tells the story of a Vietnamese family in the coastal city of Ostrobothnia. Tran himself grew up in Pietarsaari, where his family moved from Vietnam in…
One company sells up to 800,000 laufabrauð discs each year
Gæðabakstur are perhaps Iceland’s best known bakers who deliver Bæjarins Bestu hotdog buns and consistently prepare laufabrauð every year. For those of you who don’t know what laufabrauð is, we explain that it is one of Iceland’s staple Christmas products. These thin cake rings are traditionally decorated with Christmas cutouts, making them resemble snowflakes. Then…
Came out as gay – pronounced dead by family
In Reality, Erik tells about the true event that was filmed in Jonas Gardell’s TV series Never Wipe Tears Without Gloves, when Erik’s parents one day knock on the door with princess cake and red roses. They should say goodbye – forever.
Autumn Vacation 2021: To fall over yourself to please
Adults easily assume that they know what children will like. Take us for example. Here is a supplement filled with children’s activities for the fall break. We have made a choice based on what we think they like best. But did we consult any children? No…. So see how quickly they thumbs their way through…
The political song has become his trademark
Throughout his career, he has made a virtue out of making music about just politics. Among other things, he has made music for texts by the working poets Rudolf Nielsen and Carl Scharnberg. The political song, as he calls it, is no longer getting the attention it should. – Yes, look around, you can see.…
The story of Lena Nyman – “She was one of us, but much better”
An actor with control over their means, with a core of lived emotions. Lena Nyman was as popular as anyone. She worked with directors such as Alf Sjöberg and Ingmar Bergman. She did scandal in Vilgot Sjöman’s films 491 and Curious Yellow, and later success both in Lars Norén’s plays and as Ronja Rövardotter’s mother.…
Sweet things and screen time boomed under the corona
This is shown by the largest and most thorough study of the subject from the DTU Food Institute. The diet of adult Danes during the closure contained on average 40 percent more sweet things and significantly more sweet drinks than seen in the latest national study of the Danes’ diet and physical activity. At the…
Events galore! Christiania turns 50 this weekend
A hub for culture and activity From art, music and dance to performance, food and workshops, Christiania will be full of activities. How about an ode to Christiania at The lunar fisherman, or a DJ set on Nemoland? Maybe a party at the Flea or some ninja training on Everland can tickle your taste? None?…
Stop the chat savings and build a buffer
This is shown by a new survey carried out by the research organization YouGov for the bank Nordea. But instead, you should deposit a fixed amount in the savings account at the beginning of each month, and that amount must be tailored to your future plans and dreams, says Ida Marie Moesby, who is a…
Rhubarb vibrations
Rhubarb in Iceland can be found in many places. It grows both in gardens and in the wild. It is a rich source of vitamins C, E and A. It contains easily digestible phosphorus and potassium. It has anti-inflammatory and laxative properties. It is an excellent source of fiber. photo by Monika Szewczuk Thanks to…
Heart attacks in young athletes are rare
He is now one of the few athletes who suddenly falls over and in some cases dies during sports. This is what Hanne Rasmusen, a sports cardiologist and chief physician at the cardiac department at Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, says. – Unfortunately, we see that happening. Fortunately, this is very rare. There are less than…
Psychologist: Talk to others about Christian Eriksen’s collapse
– If you can feel you are being affected, talk to others about it, she says. She says that spectators and viewers who have witnessed a cardiac arrest or lost a loved one to a cardiac arrest may be at particular risk of being affected. Rikke Høgsted describes it as being able to smoke back…
Over-the-counter pollen medicine sells like hot cakes
Sales of over-the-counter medicine for pollen allergy have more than doubled in Kronoberg in the last ten years. Last year, more than 63,000 packages were sold at the county’s pharmacies and in retail, according to recent figures produced by the E-health authority for the news agency Siren. Sales of over-the-counter allergy medicine increased in all…
Right now
Seven people are charged on suspicion of unlawful coercion after a so-called zeroing that took place at Lindeskolan in Lindesberg. According to the indictment, among other things, students were forced to be naked, put cakes between the buttocks and then eat the cakes. According to councilor Lars-Erik Hult, it will be a challenge to keep…
“For the first time a real threat that the super league will be over”
That twelve European big clubs in football want to break away and create a closed super league on both the men’s and women’s side is of course about power, says Radiosporten expert Richard Henriksson. “Now the biggest clubs are positioning themselves against Uefa when the Champions League is to be redone. They want guaranteed places…
The risk of prisoner escape is greatest outside prisons
In the autumn of 2019, a spectacular prison escape from the Forensic Psychiatric Department in Slagelse caused the authorities to close their eyes. Two firearms were smuggled into the ward in a cake when a gang member imprisoned in a surrogate was visited by a group of acquaintances. Using the weapons – a gas pistol…
Danes buy the most sweets in the world – 6.6 kilos a year
Sweets or other sweet things are often smoked in the shopping basket when citizens in Denmark shop. Danes buy an average of 6.6 kilos of sweets a year. Thus, Denmark ranks the global first place for candy purchases. We buy about twice as much candy as they do in England and the USA, for example.…
Sweet surrender: Danes are world champions at candy consumption
Drink more sweet drinks When chocolate is thrown into the mix, only Ireland and Germany consume more. In fact, the average Dane buys 35 kilos of sweet intakes (sweets, chocolate, ice cream, cake, desserts and snack bars) every year. This figure has actually dropped from 38 kilos in 2005. Denmark is also number two over…
The Ministry of Justice broke the law in case of prisoner escape
The violation took place in February last year, when the ministry in a statement to the Folketing’s legal committee told about a spectacular liberation action against Psykiatrisygehus Slagelse. In it, the ministry passed on a number of details both about the man’s medical history and about his previous crime. Due to the security breach, the…
Right now
Seven people are charged on suspicion of unlawful coercion after a so-called zeroing that took place at Lindeskolan in Lindesberg. The suspects are said to have woken several people who were asleep, and subjected them to several abusive treatments. Among other things, they are said to have forced four boys to undress naked and put…
Cake queen Birgitta Rasmusson has died – turned 81 years old
The cake queen and the whole of Sweden Bakar profile Birgitta Rasmusson is dead, a family member confirms to Bohusläningen. Birgitta Rasmusson is from Ljungskile and turned 81 years old. She died after a time in hospital.
Police convicted of taking bribes – received SEK 500 and bought cakes
A police officer was sentenced today to a suspended sentence for misconduct and taking a bribe, as he did not report a speeding during a check in connection with a police training in Borås last year. The man whom the prosecutor believes drove too fast is sentenced to a daily fine for giving a bribe.…
As if we needed another excuse to cut our faces
Today is a special day in Iceland, known as Explosion Day. Now, before you ask Google Translate to confuse this word into something that resembles obscure English, we’ll save you the trouble by telling you that the phrase “explosion day” will result. And if that sounds weird, then maybe we should talk about it. Explosion…
Öberg about the super shooter: “I thought it was controlled”
The Swedish bronze team celebrated with cake after the initial success in the WC’s mixed relay. A medal that was secured after Hanna Öberg’s last standing shooting, which went very fast. “I got into exactly the fashion I want to be on the shooting range and I think I shoot in a controlled manner, but…
Auditor sentenced to four years in prison for corona fraud
The sentence to auditor Morten Stefan Nyenstad is four years in prison and a fine of 4,485,300 kroner. He never managed to get a penny himself before he and four others were charged and remanded in custody in the case in September. And according to himself, his planned portion of the cake was just $…
Auditor sentenced to several years in prison for corona fraud
The sentence to auditor Morten Stefan Nyenstad is four years in prison and a fine of 4,485,300 kroner. He never managed to get a penny himself before he and four others were charged and remanded in custody in the case in September. And according to himself, his planned portion of the cake was just $…
Food delivery electric bike by Cake and Dometic – Domus
The Swedish manufacturer Cake, known for its electric mountain bike Kalk, has collaborated with Dometic to create the perfect food delivery vehicle. The solution that the two Scandinavian companies envisage is an Ösa bicycle from Cake, equipped with a new special delivery heating and cooling box designed and manufactured by Dometic and powered by the…
FACTS: Minister slims dietary advice and recommends less meat
See the dietary advice here: * Eat plant-rich, varied and not too much. In a plant-rich and varied diet, legumes, nuts, seeds and grain products are important sources of protein. It is important to eat varied to get all the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients one needs. * Eat more vegetables and fruits. Feel free…
Trump’s order: Build beautiful buildings
In the United States, outgoing President Donald Trump wants to make his mark on the country’s architecture. In a new presidential order, he demands that new federal buildings be built in the classic style and be “beautiful”. But will the new order make any difference in practice? Tobias Olsson, director of the Swedish Association of…
From Mr. Robinson for murder mysteries and cake fights
He was the same for “Fangerne på fortet” together with changing female co-hosts such as Camilla Ottesen and Sidsel Agensø. In 2004, he left TV3 and jumped over to the management of SBS TV and has since become channel manager for Kanal 5. Here he is remembered, among other things, as the host of the…
Main Street Calumet Farmers Market moves indoors
CALUMET, Mich. (WLUC) – Main Street Calumet Farmers Market moved its “Cool Season” indoor market this high season. Customers could purchase fresh and homemade items from suppliers in the Copper Country Curling Club building. Items such as cookie dark cakes and snickerdoodles were on display, as well as bread, donuts, coffee, fish, honey, maple syrup,…
From Iceland – Well, you asked: Hand Wars
You asked. We answered. Grapevine does not accept responsibility from this point on. How can I spend my time stranded at an airport where everything is closed?Host an illegal gathering. Stand on your head. Count backwards from one thousand. Learn to play the flute. When you’ve done all this, make false announcements to the speaker…
Your holiday home insurance does not cover this
There has been a rift about the Danish holiday homes in 2020, where they have gone like hot cakes. And once you are in place, many decorate with everything from flat screen and sound system to large barbecue, delicious garden…
Pluto Pizza, The New York Style Takeaway
Published October 9, 2020 Hagamelur 67, 107 Reykjavík Love pizzas, but don’t think they are big enough? Why not dive into an 18-inch cake from Vesturbær’s newest ghostland, Pluto Pizza? Or, if it sounds a bit much, choose their slice and beverage business; and when we say ‘slice’, we’re still talking about a quarter of…
Pre-decision – a success for the government
Preem’s decision to withdraw the application to expand the refinery in Lysekil will probably be seen as a success for the Green Party and the government. This is what Eco’s domestic policy commentator Tomas Ramberg says. Preem is now doing exactly what Climate Minister Isabella Lövin wanted when she was asked about the refinery to…
Elderly woman poisoned her husband with medicine in cakes
An elderly woman tried to kill her husband when in 2018 she brought cakes and desserts to him while he was hospitalized. On Wednesday, the Western High Court found 66-year-old Renate Christa Bach guilty of attempted murder. The woman’s husband, who was in his early 70s, was admitted to three different hospitals in the second…
SD: “We have done ours”
Today, the European Commission presents its proposal for new common migration rules. The aim has been to find a way of handling asylum applications and migration within the EU that all member states can accept. The Green Party’s Alice Bah Kuhnke wants, among other things, to see a reception based on compelling solidarity. – You…
Løkke: Kristian Jensen did not have the votes in 2014
It was not threats, fox cakes or promises of political posts that in 2014 kept Lars Løkke Rasmussen in the post as chairman of the Liberal Party. The challenger, the then deputy chairman Kristian Jensen, simply did not have the majority behind him, writes Løkke Rasmussen. Also read: Lars Løkke Rasmussen is thinking about a…