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Copenhagen Restaurant Gems: Christianshavn Færgecafé – A Hidden Treasure

Johan Johansen — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 06:22:48 +0000

On the far end of Copenhagen’s sometimes beloved sometimes loathed shopping street, Strøget, lies one of the most iconic tourist spots in all of the world; Nyhavn! Nyhavn in Copenhagen. Photo by Maksym Potapenko on Unsplash Known for its spectacular old houses, great views, cold beers and traditional Danish food, it is one of the most photographed, [...]

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Tasting Whiskey: Trolden Distillery Old No. 2 – Danish Whiskey Review

Johan Johansen — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 07:05:38 +0000

I’ve got a question for you… What compels an individual of reasonably sound wit and intellect to set up a whiskey production from scratch in a Danish seaside town of some 65,000 souls? Fortune? Fame? Recognition? Momentary loss of sanity? Since my beloved local brewery announced, some three years ago, the intend to craft a [...]

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Tasting Whisky: Glenfiddich Distillery Explorers Tour

Johan Johansen — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 08:01:23 +0000

Here’s a question for you: When on a walking trip of Scotland, what does one do when one finds oneself within walking distance of Dufftown, the self-proclaimed “Single Malt Capital of the World”? Elementary, my dear reader! One takes a day off from walking the Speyside Way in order to walk to the fair village of [...]

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Culinary Sins: Bacon Bourbon Ice Cream

Johan Johansen — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:41:39 +0000

For years now, I've played the polar opposite of a health advocate. Whenever possible, I've attempted to lace everything with fat, butter, cream, bacon, sugar, booze... You know, the usual sins. I've even gone so far as to proudly proclaim that a little bit of butter and cream does the female body good, words that I stand by to this day. Still, with my love for the sinful, there's one subject that I have dwelled very little in over the years. And that, my friends, is the topic of desserts! My love for gluttony aside, I seldom make or eat dessert, but when I do, baby, I'm all in!

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Summer Mission: Eating Scotland

Johan Johansen — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 19:02:15 +0000

Hey guys, Johan here with a behind the scenes update and a call for help. Just wanted to let you know that in a week’s time, the girls and I will attempt to hike and eat our way through Scotland as we tackle the 135 kilometers of the Speyside Way walking trail. Being the major foodie [...]

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