Name: Catherine Overgaard
Class Year: 2003
Country of Residence: Denmark
Why is this recipe great? What’s its backstory?
You may have heard recently of the Danish concept “Hygge” (pronounced hew-ga). It’s gained quite a following around the world for its emphasis on living in cozy simplicity. Hygge involves candles and wood stoves, book nooks and spending time with friends. It’s about enjoying the simple things in life, really. Though the concept can be applied year round (think beach picnics in the summer, making dinner with a friend in the fall) it is a must during the dark, very rainy winter months of Denmark.