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Croatia for Food Lovers

On October 28, 2016May 4, 2021 By oregongirlaroundtheworldIn Croatia, Food90 Comments

Croatia is tasty. For real. Really really tasty. And gorgeous. Jaw-droppingly stunning. At every turn. We just returned from a week exploring southern Dalmatia – the area between Split and Dubrovnik and are already missing the mild weather, beautiful sea, and fresh, fresh seafood. Fresh like, plucked from the sea that morning fresh seafood. Sooo delicious. And unique.

Croatia has a rich, colorful history – albeit tumultuous, dramatic and confusing at times. You can feel these varied historical influences all around you. In the language. In the architecture. In their approach to life. Slavic, Venetian, Austrian, Croat, and more. It all comes together and melds here. In a delicious and unique blend that is only Croatia. We loved it. It felt different, but approachable and inviting. And like I said, it is beyond beautiful. Continue reading “Croatia for Food Lovers” →

Berry My Heart in Oregon – Farm Tunes on Sauvie Island

On August 1, 2016June 14, 2018 By oregongirlaroundtheworldIn American Expat, Family Travel, Food, Oregon, Summer, Travel, United States48 Comments

An Essential Summer Outing in Portland, Oregon

Spend an Evening Outside Sipping and Picking and Listening to Live Music

(Originally posted Summer 2016, updated June 2018 with current prices, dates)

I’m back home now in Copenhagen after a whirlwind four weeks on the West Coast of the United States. Visiting, hugging, laughing, loving friends and family in my from. It was truly a family festival of fun chock full of veritable iconic Oregon summertime magic. I’ve already shared some of it with our Oregon Coast time crabbing. Miss it? Don’t be crabby – you can catch it here. Today, I want to share another of my mostest favoritest things to do in Oregon when you find yourself there at the peak of the season’s ripeness. Let’s go berry picking.

Basket full of fresh plucked raspberries — Kruger’s Farm berry picking, Sauvie Island, Portland Oregon summer

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Meet the Locals #2: Cathrine Østerberg

On June 20, 2016January 16, 2019 By oregongirlaroundtheworldIn American Expat, Copenhagen, Denmark, Food, Meet the Locals5 Comments

Ice Cream Scientist and Flavor Artist

One of the things that I love about living in the city is that there is so much available right out your doorstep. Copenhagen affords a social support system that allows small niche ideas and businesses a possibility to survive and in fact, thrive. Now ICE CREAM may not be a niche market per se – but Copenhagen local, Cathrine Østerberg, has scooped one out within this very popular and tasty market.

Meet the Locals: Cathrine Østerberg - Østerberg Ice Cream, Copenhagen — Beautiful ice cream ready for customers

Danes like ice cream. They make darn fine ice cream. It’s true. And there are many purveyors to choose from. But Østerberg Ice Cream on Rosenvængets Allé is unique. As Cathrine explains,

“it is Danish exotic ice cream.”
– Cathrine Østerberg, creator and owner Østerberg Ice Cream

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Rhubarb is Rabarber in Danish

On May 31, 2016June 4, 2020 By oregongirlaroundtheworldIn Danish, Food, Recipe, Sommer2 Comments

Tackling a new language through a tasty seasonal recipe

EVEN IF YOU CAN’T PRONOUNCE IT, YOU CAN ENJOY IT

I may not be fluent in Danish. Actually enrolling in classes would probably be a good way to get cracking on that. But I have picked up some Dansk words and phrases and I definitely know how to eat in Danish. Not eat a “danish.” Eat Danishly. Continue reading “Rhubarb is Rabarber in Danish” →

Take your Tween to Paris

On May 31, 2016February 12, 2020 By oregongirlaroundtheworldIn Family Travel, Food, France28 Comments

Paris is Always a Good Idea

AND BEING A TWEEN IS THE PERFECT TIME TO GO

Connecting with your tween daughter in Paris. The city of lights. I can confide. It was magical. Just she and I. Mom and dot.

“Wait. Back up. Travel with your tween? GAH! Are you crazy?” I hear you. I feel you. And maybe I am. Seriously. Maybe. But not about this. I am here to tell you – there is no better time than tweendom to travel with your child. Read more of my reasons why you should too in my last post.

And IF it is in the realm of your possibility to take said tween to Paris – you absolutely should. Everyone should experience Paris. Once. Or Twice. Or three times a lady. Seriously. I love this lady. Oh – and my daughter too! I love her too. But J’adore Paris. C’est vrai. It’s true.

Having been to Paris more than once, I had specific things that I wanted to share on her inaugural visit. We had only two nights and three days to explore. And I do believe that is enough time for a showcase of this wonderful city. Especially for your first visite. A brief but brilliant tenth birthday visit. That was us. Go when it works for you. Continue reading “Take your Tween to Paris” →