Monthly Archives: March 2012

Cafe: Brandstrup and a dash of creativity

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Marte Marie

A skip and a hop away across the bridge, off my island and to the left is a pretty charming cafe that I’ve recently rediscovered. Brandstrup Cafe. It’s the kind of place I linger in and often use as an … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Breakfast bread

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Marte Marie

Spring has arrived, the sun is up and I’m loving being outside most of the day again. I cook with the door open, enjoy afternoon tea on the porch and run along the beach in the afternoon while the sun … Continue reading →

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Making bread, twilight and our summer garden.

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Marte Marie

 Just before darkness takes over and hides all light, there is that hour of magic, where twilight rules in my kitchen, this is when I prepare for the next day. And sometimes that preparing includes food. I seat myself by … Continue reading →

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Breakfast bread, plum jam, spring dirt and a private library.

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Marte Marie

                                  Waking up slowly to the warm smell of freshly made bread is heaven. A treat I don’t just reserve for the weekend. The weekend … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Warm breakfast porridge with almonds,honey and ChiaX

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Marte Marie

It seems the weather gods are having a bit of fun with my island these days. Spring arrived, and being a true Norwegian I, along with every other person in the area, went grilling by the beach, packed down heavy … Continue reading →

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An evening concert at the beautiful La Scala in Milano

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Marte Marie

The sound, the buzz, the light, the feel, the anticipation and the history. La Scala makes me swoon. Years it’s been on my list of places to enjoy while in Milano, and last time I visited my little dream came … Continue reading →

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