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Hinbærsnitter or Danish Raspberry slices Recipe

by Lilian

Here’s a traditional Danish recipe for Hindbærsnitter (Raspberry Slices), a classic Danish pastry with raspberry jam between buttery shortcrust layers, often topped with icing and sprinkles.

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

  • 250 g (1¾ cups) all-purpose flour
  • 100 g (½ cup) powdered sugar
  • 200 g (¾ cup + 2 tbsp) cold butter, cubed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla sugar or 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

For the Filling:

  • 200 g (¾ cup) raspberry jam (preferably a thicker jam).
    This i made with my fresh raspberry from the garden (250 g raspberry then add sugar depending How sweet you want it. Start with 3 spoonful of sugar. Put them in a pan and heat until the sugar and raspberry are blended together.

For the Icing:

  • 150 g (1¼ cups) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp water or lemon juice (for a lemony flavor)

For Decoration:

  • Sprinkles (optional, but traditional). I use dried raspberry

Instructions:

1. Make the Dough:

  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, powdered sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt.
  • Add the cold butter cubes and rub them into the dry ingredients until the mixture becomes crumbly (like breadcrumbs).
  • Add the egg and mix until the dough comes together. If it feels too dry, add a small amount of cold water (1 tsp at a time).
  • Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Roll and Bake:

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Divide the dough into two equal parts.
  • Roll each part out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle (about 30 x 20 cm or 12 x 8 inches).
  • Transfer the rolled dough onto the prepared baking sheet. It’s easiest to roll it directly on the parchment paper.
  • Bake both pieces of dough in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  • Let them cool completely on a wire rack.

3. Assemble:

  • Once cooled, spread an even layer of raspberry jam over one of the baked dough rectangles.
  • Place the second baked rectangle on top, gently pressing down to ensure the jam spreads evenly

4. Icing:

  • In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with water or lemon juice until you have a smooth icing consistency.
  • Spread the icing over the top layer of the pastry.

5. Decorate:

  • While the icing is still wet, sprinkle with colorful sprinkles or sugar decorations.
  • Let the icing set before cutting.

6. Cut and Serve:

  • Once the icing is fully set, cut the pastry into rectangular slices or squares, traditionally about 4 x 8 cm (1.5 x 3 inches).

Enjoy your delicious Hindbærsnitter with coffee or tea!

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Elderberry Soup

by Lilian

Ingredients:

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#elderberry #soup #hyldebærsuppe elderberries are everywhere right now. From late of august until second week of september

♬ Magic Glockenspiel – DOMANSED

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Elderberries:
    • If using fresh elderberries, remove them from the stems and rinse thoroughly. If using frozen elderberries, thaw them first.
  2. Cook the Elderberries:
    • In a large saucepan, combine the elderberries and 4 cups of water.
    • Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the berries are soft and have released their juices.
  3. Strain the Soup:
    • Using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the elderberry mixture into a clean pot, pressing down on the berries to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the solids.
  4. Sweeten and Flavor:
    • Return the strained liquid to the pot and add the sugar and lemon juice.
    • Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. Taste and adjust the sweetness or tartness as needed.
  5. Optional Thickening:
    • If you prefer a thicker soup, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of cold water to create a slurry.
    • Slowly pour the slurry into the soup while stirring continuously. Cook for a few more minutes until the soup thickens slightly.
  6. Add Optional Spices:
    • Stir in the ground cinnamon for added warmth and depth of flavor, if desired.
  7. Chill the Soup:
    • Remove the soup from the heat and let it cool slightly. Then, refrigerate the soup for at least 1 hour, or until fully chilled.
  8. Serve:
    • Ladle the chilled elderberry soup into bowls.
    • Top each serving with a dollop of natural yogurt.
    • Garnish with fresh mint leaves if you like.

Tips:

  • Serving Suggestion: This soup can also be enjoyed warm, especially in colder months.
  • Yogurt Variation: You can also use Greek yogurt for a thicker, creamier texture.

Enjoy this refreshing and immune-boosting elderberry soup!

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Kitchen Conversions

by Lilian

Here’s a table for common kitchen conversions from deciliters (dL) to liters, grams, and U.S. cups for different ingredients:

Ingredient1 dL2 dL5 dL10 dL
Water100 mL = 0.1 L200 mL = 0.2 L500 mL = 0.5 L1000 mL = 1 L
0.42 cups0.84 cups2.1 cups4.2 cups
Flour50 g = 0.05 L100 g = 0.1 L250 g = 0.25 L500 g = 0.5 L
0.42 cups0.84 cups2.1 cups4.2 cups
Sugar85 g = 0.085 L170 g = 0.17 L425 g = 0.425 L850 g = 0.85 L
0.36 cups0.72 cups1.8 cups3.6 cups
Butter90 g = 0.09 L180 g = 0.18 L450 g = 0.45 L900 g = 0.9 L
0.4 cups0.8 cups2 cups4 cups

How to Use the Table:

  • For water: Use the mL and cup conversions directly, as water has a density of 1g/mL.
  • For flour: Use the gram and cup conversions specific to all-purpose flour.
  • For sugar: Use the specific conversions for granulated sugar.
  • For butter: Convert using the weight in grams or cups as needed.

This table provides a quick reference for converting measurements when using deciliters in recipes, especially for common ingredients like water, flour, sugar, and butter.

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Rose water toner recipe

by Lilian

Here’s a simple recipe to make your own rose water tonic:

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#organic #rose #tonicwater

♬ Feeling Myself – Alfarizqy

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of fresh rose petals (preferably organic, without pesticides)
  • 2 cups of distilled water
  • 1 tablespoon of witch hazel (optional, for added astringency)
  • A few drops of glycerin (optional, for added moisture)
  • A small, clean spray bottle or jar for storage

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Rose Petals:
    • Gently rinse the rose petals to remove any dirt or impurities.
    • Pat them dry with a clean towel.
  2. Simmer the Rose Petals:
    • In a small pot, place the rose petals and add the distilled water.
    • Cover the pot and bring the water to a simmer over low heat. Do not let it boil, as this can destroy some of the beneficial properties of the rose petals.
    • Let the petals simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the petals lose their color and the water takes on the color and fragrance of the roses. This really smells like perfume (YUMMY)!
  3. Strain the Rose Water:
    • Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool.
    • Strain the liquid into a clean glass jar using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, pressing the petals to extract as much liquid as possible.
  4. Add Optional Ingredients:
    • If desired, add 1 tablespoon of witch hazel to the rose water for astringency.
    • Add a few drops of glycerin if you want to make the tonic more moisturizing.
  5. Store and Use:
    • Pour the rose water tonic into a clean spray bottle or jar.
    • Store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Vejbred Salve Opskrift

by Lilian

Der er 2 slags vejbred der findes overalt i Danmark. Den ene er Vejbred (Platago major), de er brede og ægformede. Den

anden er lancetbladet, (Plantago lanceolata)

Vejbred er en gammel lægeplante, De persiske og arabiske læger brugte den allerede i det 10. århundrede. I Europa og Asien vokser den næsten overalt i vild tilstand. Den kom også som ukrudt med de første emigranter til Nordamerika, hvor den for indianerne blev til den hvide mands spor. Således kaldte de også planten “Den hvides spor”.

Blade, rødder og frø af planten anvendes medicinsk.

I bladene findes forskellige polysakkarider (op til 6,5 %), slim (op til 11%), bitterstof, garvestoffer, saponiner, glykosider, rganiske syrer, karotin, vitamin C og K, der virker lægende på sår, cholin, mineralske salte.

Vejbred sårhelende. Mod smerter efter bistik. Lindre kløe eller irritation.

Her er opskrift til Vejbed Salve:

Ingredienser:

1 håndfuld af Vejbred
100 g. kokosolie
12 g. bivoks

Fremgangsmåde:

Skær vejbred i små stykker. Put dem ind i ren glas beholder. Tilsæt kokosolie og sæt glas i vandbad. Lad det koge op ved lav

varme i 2 timer. Efter 2 timer kan du sig olie ud og fjerne bladene. Du kan nu tilsætte bivoks. Lad den koger igen indtil det er smeltet. Det tager kun et øjeblik da olie er stadigvæk varmt. Nu kan du

hælde den i beholderen.

Mangler du beholdere har jeg noget til salg på min webshop

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Nåletræ skud Hostesaft Opskrift

by Lilian

Efter et par dages voldsomt regn så kom solen endelig idag og jeg og min veninde Silvana har aftalt at tage en tur i skoven

Nåletræ skud

snart det bliver godt vejr. Det blev så idag og en af det jeg leder efter er nåletræ skud. Det er nu i denne tid på sæson at nye skud kommer ud og grunden til at det er bedst at tage fra skoven er fordi nåletræ her er ikke sprøjtet med pesticider.

Dele anvendt: Ung grøn vækst (“skud”), ældre grønne nål, harpiks
Smag: Aromatisk, bitter. Sødere når ung, undertiden næsten lemoni.
4 temperamenter: Varm, Tør
Perfekt som hostesaft/sirup. Rig for Vit.C

Nåh vi må hellere gå til sagen. Her er opskrifter til nåletræ hostesaft eller sirup.

Ingredienser:
100 g nåletræ skud
300 g vand
300 g rørsukker eller honning

Fremgangsmåde:
Kog nåletræ skud med vand i 7 min. Sig vandet ud og fjerne skud. I det samme gryde put sigtet vand og sukker i. Kog indtil du får sirup konsistens. Held i glas og opbevare i køleskab. Tag en skefuld hverdag til at forbygge forkølelse. Du kan bruge det til te eller bare tage det som det er.

God fornøjelse:)

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Homemade whipped body cream

by Lilian

This recipe is so easy that you can do it in just 10 min. and with all the best oils and butter your skin will thank you for.

You’ll need just 4 ingredients:
50 g sheabutter
50 g coconut oil
50 g cocoa butter
50 g vanilla butter

Metode:

Put them together in a bowl then melt in water bath. Cool it down a bit and place in the fridge for around 5-10 min. Then whipped until you get the consistency of a whipped cream.
Enjoy!

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