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Journeys Magazine is an homage to freedom, to the endless summer days and the optimistic ease with which we explore the world –whether it’s a quick weekend getaway or an epic adventure. We’re happy you’ve found your way into our carefully curated universe and hope you find a ton of inspiration and explore the best of Scandinavian lifestyle, from beauty essentials to timeless wardrobe items and perfect accessories. Welcome to Journeys magazine – your invitation to create unforgettable summer moments.
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Join the Party
We’re kicking off the summer season with a weekend-long blow out filled with great music and cute, creative events.
Copenhagen
Thursday May 8, 5pm An exclusive rooftop concert with the talented upcoming artist Mille. *
Friday May 9, 3-6pm & Saturday May 10, 12-3pm Magasin and HAY celebrate our four-legged friends with plenty of opportunity to win prizes from HAY and Vuffeli.
Sunday May 11, 2pm A watercolour workshop for all creative souls in collaboration with Creativ Company.
Aarhus
Thursday May 15, 5pm Lille Torv in front of Magasin will transform into a concert venue, when JJ Paolo takes the stage with his unmatched energy and hits.
Friday May 16, 3-6pm & Saturday May 17, 12-3pm We love dogs and so does HAY and Vuffeli. Stop by to celebrate our four-legged friends and win cool prizes.
Sunday May 18, 2pm Creativ Company will have the set up for a relaxing watercolour workshop.
Summer Sips with Abrikos
Happy hour is served every Friday from 4-9pm at The Garden rooftop terrace, when Abrikos is in charge of the bar.
Crafting magic with Creativ Company
Slow down time every Sunday between 11am-1pm, when Magasin and Creativ Company invites you to take a deep dive into your creativity, from embroidery to watercolouring – there’ll be something for all ages.
Summer Market
Kongens Nytorv, the square outside Magasin, will once again be transformed into an urban summer market every day from 8am-7pm. Come by for a time-out in a lounge chair, people watching or a game of mini golf. Københavns Bageri will sell mouth-watering pasteries and Aurora will serve delicious and refreshing ice cream.
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Summer Sound
All through the summer, Magasin’s rooftop terrace, Summer Garden, will host a range of concerts with Warner Music artists, while the beauty brand Rudolph Care are in charge of sunscreen – all you have to do is enjoy the good vibes.*
Thursday May 8 Mille
Thursday June 19 Freja Kirk
Thursday July 31 Sebastian Wegener
Thursday August 28 Dos Santos
Thursday September 11 Omar
All the concerts begin at 5pm and the first 100 draft beers are free, served by Abrikos.
Treasure Hunting
Nothing says summer like rummaging through a flea market and Magasin has got you covered in Copenhagen and Aarhus. For example, swing by Kongens Nytorv, when content creator Frederikke Toftsø kicks off the season and brings some of her best and most fashionable friends in the name of a good cause for Red Cross on May 11. As a Goodie member you get exclusive access to buy a booth, if you want to be a seller, rather than a buyer. Find everything you need in the Goodie app.
Copenhagen
Sunday May 11, 10am-3pm
Frederikke Toftsø x Red Cross
Sunday June 1, 10am-3pm
Sunday July 6, 10am-3pm Kids
Sunday August 3, 10am-3pm
Aarhus
Sunday July 13, 10am-3pm
Sunday August 10, 10am-3pm Red Cross
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An Insider’s Guide to Summer in the City
Four cities, four Magasin employees, all the summer recommendations. Here’s the scoop on how to spend sunny days like a local in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg and Odense.
Mike Bjørnbak
Buyer, Women’s Accessories and Fashion, Copenhagen
Breakfast Spot
Amator, run by Mati Pichci is without comparison the best spot for breakfast – it’s the place for, if not the world’s best omelette, then definitely Copenhagen’s – served in charming, homey surroundings.
Nordre Frihavnsgade 7
Catching up on Culture
The area around Sønder Boulevard has everything: Some kind of flea market almost every weekend; Folkehuset Absalon, a church converted into a community centre with a wide variety of activities from yoga to silent discos, quiz nights and communal dining; Kihoskh for coffee, the best magazine selection and people watcing; The Meatpacking District for food, drinks and V1 Gallery with exhibitions from renowned international and Danish artists.
Sønder Boulevard
Folkehuset Absalon, Sønder Boulevard 73
Kihoskh, Sønder Boulevard 52
The Meatpacking District
V1 Gallery, Slagtehusgade 44
V1 Gallery
Long Lunches
Jump on a bike and ride across the harbour to Lille Bakery – a go-to order here is the burrata focaccia or their divine sausage rolls accompanied by a soda or coffee. Refshalevej 213B
Turn to Nature
Sydhavnstippen is a summer favourite if you want to immerse yourself in nature and take a break from the city chaos – there’s Valby Beach and Park, and also Karens Minde, which have a petting zoo with rabbits, chickens and horses. Fun for all ages.
Sydhavnstippen, Bådehavnsgade
Valby Park Beach, Valbyparken
Karens Minde, Wagnersvej 19
Jump in
Do like the locals and take a dip in the harbour in one of the designated swimming areas. For example, La Banchina is a great place to do so morning, noon and night while getting a snack, a meal or a drink. For a bit more space, visit one of the beaches like Amager Beach Park or Svanemøllen Beach.
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La Banchina, Refshalevej 141
Amager Beach Park, Amager Strand Promenaden 1
Svanemøllen Beach, Strandpromenaden 30
La Banchina
Architectural Tour
Going out
Rosforth & Rosforth is an amazing little wine place hiding under Knippel Bridge – it’s not an actual bar; you just buy a bottle of wine, borrow some glasses and find seat in the sun by the water. Return the glasses when you’re done, and that’s it – easy peasy. Are you more of a snacking-whilesipping kind of person, Vivant in Nørrebro has got you covered; delicious wine, great beer and small sharing plates. Bonus info: they also host a monthly quiz night.
Do yourself a favour and take the time to visit Grundtvigs Church and be prepared to be blown away. Stay clear of the weekends. A boat trip from Nyhavn around the Copenhagen Canals is without a doubt one of the best ways to experience the city’s architecture, both new and old, and the history behind it.
Grundtvigs Church, På Bjerget 14B Nyhavn Boat Trip, Nyhavn
Ice Ice, Baby
Ismageriet is hands down the best ice cream Copenhagen has to offer. They have seasonal flavours and locations all over the city. Run, don’t walk.
Ismageriet, Flæsketorvet 45-55
Dinner is served
Whether it’s dinner or a nightcap, Villette is a must. This Nørrebro gem invites you to sit in their courtyard under fairy lights and heating lamps, so even as darkness falls, the cosy stays. Great food, charming staff, awesome vibe.
Villette, Fælledvej 12
Grundtwigs Church
Rosforth & Rosforth
Breakfast Spot
With a light touch of French elegance, Café Fleuri is a hidden gem: the atmosphere feels almost like stepping into a secret garden. Their breakfast is both well prepared and visually inviting—I often go for their sourdough bread with poached eggs.
Nørregade 28
Turn to Nature
Long Lunches
Café Skt. Gertruds is a classic, offering a laid-back yet sophisticated ambiance. Their open-faced sandwiches and salads are always well balanced, and the atmosphere feels like a blend of Paris and Copenhagen.
Jernbanegade 8
Assistens Kirkegården is a wonderful spot for a peaceful stroll, especially when the sunlight filters through the old trees, creating an almost cinematic glow. It’s a place that invites reflection and contemplation in the midst of the city’s pulse.
Heden 5
Evening atmosphere
There’s always something exciting on the programme at either Odense Theatre or Odeon. It adds a special mood to the night, whether it’s a classic performance or something more experimental.
For a distinctive beer experience, Carlsens Kvarter is the ideal choice. It’s a bar that feels like a time capsule where an authentic pub atmosphere meets an impressive selection of specialty beers. My father used to come here in his youth, and to this day, the ambiance remains unchanged, making it truly special. For a more international vibe, I’d recommend Visit or Nu – the setting is refined and stylish, offering well crafted drinks in elegant surroundings. It feels like a cultural sanctuary— a place to immerse in conversation and enjoy an evening with a cosmopolitan touch.
Carlsens Kvarter, Hunderupvej 19 Visit, Sankt Gertruds Stræde 5 Nu, Sankt Gertruds Stræde 4
Nu
Odense Theatre
Visit
Retail Project Manager, Aalborg
Breakfast Spot Dribble on down to Bach & Nurup for a calm morning setting and delicious baked goods: think fresh croissants, sourdough buns with browned butter and the best coffee.
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Catching up on Culture
Every Wednesday afternoon during the summer, Museum of Modern Art Aalborg host their Summer Lounge with talks, performances and live music in an informal setup. If the weather is good, you’re in for a summer night that feels almost festival-like.
Kong Christians Alle 50
Long Lunches
Det Tredje Sted has a warm and casual atmosphere, addictive truffle fries and tables outside for people watching. Or you could visit Leben and try their open-faced sandwich with crisp fish on toasted focaccia –unbelievable.
Det Tredje Sted, Bispensgade 9 Leben, Østre Havnegade 26
Jump in
Vestre Fjordpark is absolutely worth a visit for a cool down on hot days. Besides several open-air pools, there are activities such as wind surfing, SUP boards and kayaking. Also, plenty of opportunity to enjoy a picnic, an ice cream, or run over to Aalborg Streetfood that’s within walking distance to pick up some take-away. Skydebanevej 14
Dinner is Served
Restaurant Struktur has a great evening menu and their snack selection is a good place to start. At Nam you get Asian with a Nordic twist social dining and Wildebeest is a gastro pub with good sliders, like duck confit and fried cauliflower.
There’s no way around renowned architect Jørn Utzon’s last project. Today, The Utzon Centre is dedicated to his legacy. Besides being an incredible building with changing exhibitions, there’s also a beautiful water view from the cafe and a park to wander in. Slotspladsen 4
Struktur
Rose M. Fadhel
Sales & Service Manager Fashion & Kids, Aarhus
Catching up on Culture
Breakfast Spot
Restaurant Tangkroen has a delicious brunch with the freshest of produce and all the fixings. And it’s located right on the waterfront.
Dalgas Ave. 54
17 Walls is the perfect way to explore the city while also discovering its street art scene and many wall murals. Venture out on this five km long walk and learn more about the project and all the addresses of the murals here: www.17walls.dk/kort-1
Architectural Tour
Moesgaard Museum has everything in one neat package: archaeological and international exhibitions, a rooftop view and a surrounding forest perfect for a stroll. The architecture of the museum is an experience in and of itself.
Moesgård Alle 15
Long Lunches
Restaurant Klokken serves classic Danish lunch, so of course they have an openfaced sandwich menu. Fun fact about the location: it used to house an exotic dance place called La Belle and the owners have kept a few interior keepsakes.
Mindegade 6
Ice, Ice, Baby
Right across from Magasin is Byens Ismejeri dishing out the most delicious ice cream and sorbets – I like their creamy pistachios or fresh, zingy lemon. Frederiksgade 1
Jump in
Nothing beats an evening dip in the ocean and a visit to the Infinity Bridge at Varna Beach is the perfect way to end the night.
Ørneredevej 3
Going out
Plan B serves up great wine and tapas; I usually get a small tasting menu of three glasses of wine, which is a great way to try a few different things and learn about the grapes. It’s located around the corner from Aarhus River that runs through the city, which is an area always buzzing with people.
Fredens Torv 2
Dinner is Served
Enter Jægergårdsgade and you’re in for a cosy, yet cosmopolitan ride: the whole street is filled with restaurants, cafes and bars for you to work your way through from one end to the other. On a summer night, it’s pure magic.
Jægergårdsgade
A Wave of Sunshine
Meet Angela McKay, the Australian artist behind Ohkii Studio, known for her dreamy and colourful illustrations often inspired by traveling and summer holidays. She’s collaborated with the likes of Gucci, Goop and Madewell and for this very magazine, she has created the cover and the city guide maps. Here, she reminisces about beach memories, taking a leap of faith into artistry and the elastic feeling of summer.
When Angela McKay talks about summer, she keeps coming back to the ocean – whether it being her favourite childhood memory, daily rituals or how she wants to spend time with her daughters: It’s the beach and the ocean. Growing up in the Australian bush south of Perth, which is pretty much as far away as you can get – in Australia and in the world – being in nature and by water is her second nature.
“My earliest memories are being surrounded by trees. We lived quite remote; the closest town was 20 minutes away. I think that’s why I started painting nature so much, when living in New York – because I was missing it. For me, drawing nature is nostalgic and calming,” she tells over Zoom on a blustering day in March.
While Angela had been drawing and painting since childhood, she never really believed it could be her job. She went to university in New South Wales, majoring in graphics and textiles, and after graduating planned a trip through South and Central America with her brother; she took with her a sketchbook and some paint.
“During the trip, I realised how drawn I was to painting – it was
a way of capturing the whole essence of what I was experiencing. That’s when I thought: ”Whatever I end up doing, I have to make sure I have some of this in my work,” she remembers.
It took a couple of stints into graphic design – “my eye is not fine enough for that kind of work”, she laughs – and textile designer for a swimwear label, before an opportunity arose to move to New York with her partner. And with that, eventually, a leap of faith into fulltime artistry.
“The really great thing about that move was that nobody knew who I was. It was a completely clean slate. And I thought: “I’m just going to do it: I’m going to draw every day, and post it every day, and nobody is going to see it anyway,”” she tells of those early Instagram days, taking a deep breath while remembering it, almost like she’s back in time making the decision all over again.
But people did see. And they liked what they saw. After a couple of years as textile designer for Anthropologies’ soft furnishings department, and while also committing to putting her illustrations on the grid every day, Angela found herself a bit run down.
“My Instagram started to take off, and people were contacting me, asking about commissioned work and collaborations. I was just working, working, working until I was so burned out and realized I had to choose one direction. I decided to give fulltime illustrations a try. If it didn’t work out, that was okay and I would go back to working in textiles,” she says. That was seven years ago. Since then, Angela and her partner have relocated back to Perth, had two daughters and now just moved to Melbourne.
“We’ve just been settling in. This summer was not ordinary for me – we’ve been going to the pool,” she says, the eye roll audible in her laugh.
“For me, summer means early mornings on the beach. It’s been that way, since I was a kid. We would wake up almost before sunrise and go fishing. Then spend the morning on the beach while the sun came up, and go back home and cook the fish
for lunch. Or my dad would take us with him to catch crayfish. We would lie on his surfboard, hanging over the side with our heads in the water with goggles on, watching him and the vibrant underwater world of sea life. As an adult, I still really love the early mornings at the beach – when I lived in Sydney, I would go down to Bondi for a run before the hustle and bustle of the day began. It reminds me of not having to worry about being anywhere – of time being elastic. That’s the epitome of summer to me.”
Photography: Oscar Meyer
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Singing in the Sunshine
Few things go together as well as music and summer. We’ve asked the emerging Danish artist Mille about the sound of her summer – and it’s going to be quite something.
This summer is not going to be like any other for Mille Liendgaard, performing under the name Mille. First of all, the 18-year-old is graduating Gymnasium, the Danish equivalent to high school. Second, she’s touring a number of Danish festivals, beginning with SPOT Festival, known to be a massive talent incubator, and ending with SMUK Festival, reputed to be the most beautiful festival venue in the country. It’s her first time touring the domestic festival scene and she is rea-DY.
“I haven’t played that many festivals, so I’m very excited. My band and I are putting together the music and performance these days,” she says.
Graduating and touring all in one summer is no small feat, so Mille probably won’t have a whole lot of time to be a festival-goer herself. But she adamant about one thing:
“No matter what, I want to be there when Annika opens Orange Stage at Roskilde Festival,” she says, also recalling last years opening by Lamin and her own first time attending the legendary Danish festival.
“That was one of the best concerts of my life. It was just euphoria flying through the air,” she remembers. Because there is something magical about listening to music outside; almost like the open sky heightens the experience with its infinity.
“People come together in a different way when outside. At indoor venues, it feels like, it’s more about the people you’re going with. Outdoor concerts
and festivals are about the crowd – you share the excitement in a different way and it feels like everyone is there to celebrate something; finished exams, the beginning of summer holiday or just having taken the day off work to be there.”
But what is it that makes the ultimate concert? Last summer Mille was invited by Coldplay to see them on the Helsinki leg of their tour and the experience stuck with her.
“When they announced there was one song left, I was like: “Wait, what? You only just begun”. It felt like no time had passed. They had the ability to make the audience feel everything with them – the lyrics, the stage show, the sound – which in my opinion is what makes a good concert. It was incredible to be a part of a crowd that huge and at the same time just forgetting about time and place,” she recalls.
This year, it’s Mille’s turn to captivate the festival audience around the country. She sings in Danish, her vocal is crisp, but with a slight edge, making the lyrics sound honest and pure rather than naïve. She has been releasing new music from the beginning of the year, with tracks like “Kendt mig i en uge” and “Drikker med mig selv” making the Spotify Top 10 charts, and soon everything will culminate in one of her biggest dreams.
“I’ve always fantasized about playing SMUK Festival, where I used to go as a kid with my parents – it’s sort of my hometown festival. I never thought it would happen this early in my career and I’m so honoured to do it.”
Mille’s summer playlist
Så længe jeg er sexy – Annika Omvendt – Adreas Odbjerg og Pil Baglæns – Ella Augusta Bellevue – Tobias Rahim Månen er min ven – MAS og Lea Romea
At Magasin we love beauty and have put together our very own squad of beauty lovers, who, with a playful approach and years of experience are here to inspire you to embrace and enhance all the best parts of you. Meet the squad, get their best advice for summer scents, hair, makeup and skin, and follow along on magasindunord_beauty for more tips, tricks and tutorials.
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Desiree “Being a part of the Beauty Squad means getting to explore and work with lots of great brands and a community of passionate experts –all in the name of guiding and inspiring in the best possible way. My focus is always on how to enhance your natural beauty.”
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Marie Louise
“The Beauty Squad is an amazing community, who understands that beauty routines are not just about outer appearance, but also the inner work. It’s a creative universe where we can experiment, express ourselves and play around with the best products. I hope to impress upon everyone, that beauty is meant to be fun.”
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Marie “I’m a major fan of playing around with Japanese skincare and testing hyped beauty products –and you can expect me to always give my honest opinion on what’s worth it and what’s not.”
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Anne
“It’s great fun to a part of the Beauty Squad and I love sharing all the knowledge I’ve gathered over my years as a model, makeup artist and beauty editor. My main goal is to supply usable tips –with a dash of humour.”
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Marie-Louise
“A perfect summer hair product is Kérastase’s hair oil, which gives a glossy finish without weighing the hair down. In my opinion, hair is half the outfit, so proper care is important – even more so during the summer, when the sun and the heat dries it out.”
“If you’re fair-skinned like I am, and never gets tanned just more freckled, a couple of drops of self-tanner in your daily moisturizer is a game changer during the summer – Tarte’s Key Largo Glow Bronzing Drops works wonders added to your sun protection; that way, even when wearing SPF50, you’ll never get a hint of that white sunscreen filter and always get an amazing glow.”
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Marie
“Ambient Lightning Bronzer from Hourglass adds the most beautiful sun kissed glow. I love to apply it on the bridge of my nose and my cheeks; right where the sun would naturally hit my face.”
“My favourite scent is Blackened Santal Perfume Oil from Raaw Alchemy: A warm and sensual scent with notes of cedar tree, cardamom and vanilla – I always gets compliments for it.”
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Amalie Nielsen
What’s on the food and drinks menu?
Content creator and Figarine founder
Amalie Nielsen’s summer plans include welcoming a baby, Copenhagen staycation, dinner with friends and glowy beauty essentials.
What will you be reading?
“I’ll definitely be looking through Eva Hurtigkarl’s new cookbook for dinner inspiration when having friends over on warm summer nights.”
“Sunglasses complete any outfit and I love to try out different colours and shapes.”
“Lots of strawberries and koldskål, a traditional Danish summer dish, preferably eaten in Frederiksberg Have or by the water.”
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“I need a beautiful beach umbrella, so we can enjoy warm weather in the shade, combined with towels in nice colours.”
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How are you spending this summer?
“This year will be a little different, because I’m due with our first baby. So I dream of some summer magic in Copenhagen, and perhaps a week in a summerhouse surrounded by nature, just the three of us.”
“We usually go to Sweden at the end of the summer with good friends. It’s a magical place, with an old wooden house, where everything squeaks with age, we cook outside, have bonfires, drink wine and play with the kids.”
What are your beauty essentials for summer?
“Miild’s tinted balms because they’re so easy to apply. Also Honey’s Body Oil and I love the glow it gives me.”
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Danish-Brazilian musician Dos Santos is ready for a summer of playing concerts, balcony dinners and daily lessons from a favourite book.
“I need some outdoor furniture for my balcony, so my roomie and I can eat outside on warm summer nights”
What are your beauty essentials for summer?
“I’m not really a beauty product kind of guy, but I do love a good facial cleanser.”
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What are you looking most forward to?
How are you spending this summer?
“In calm surroundings and close proximity to nature, friends and water. I need something to contrast the wild atmosphere of playing high intensity summer shows.”
“Nice weather, summer concerts, trips around Denmark and perhaps a little bit of traveling.”
Do you have a summer tradition?
“I have a specific route I always run during the summer; it begins in Copenhagen’s Northwest neighbourhood and ends at Olivers Garage, located in the old petrol station designed by Arne Jacobsen, north of the city.”
What’s on the food and drinks menu?
“Visits to fishmongers all over Denmark to eat delicious seafood. I’ll be drinking Guaraná, the best Brazilian soda there is.”
“The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday. It’s a book that teaches me a little lesson each day and adds structure and routine to my days.”
Your essential summer accessory?
“Havaiana flip-flops –they’re so easy to wear”
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Gun-Britt Zeller
The renowned Copenhagen hairdresser’s summer days are fuelled by morning workouts, non-alcoholic champagne and wild mushroom foraging.
How are you spending this summer?
“We more or less move into our summerhouse in Tisvilde, North of Copenhagen, every year for three weeks.”
What’s on the food and drinks menu?
“I’ve shelved alcohol, but found an amazing non-alcoholic champagne from Teedawn: it’s absolutely delicious, so easy to drink and taste like actual champagne.”
What are you looking most forward to?
“The weather, the beach and the ocean. Have time slow down and everything become more casual, from outfits to plans. I have one routine, and that’s to work out in the morning.”
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“I always forage for wild mushroom as soon as the season begins – usually during June and I continue to do so all through summer.”
“I listen to audiobooks and the Danish author Sara Blædel is a summer go-to for me.”
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“I’m considering a new outdoor sofa for our courtyard at the summerhouse. I’m looking for something that’s not to heavy in its expression.”
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What are your beauty essentials for summer?
“I use my own hair series, Blonde, because it prevents my white hair from going yellow, when exposed to the sun and our Moisture Spray with UV protection. And I’ve used La Mer SPF50 sunscreen for years.”
A Bite of Summer
The sandwich joint Abrikos in Copenhagen is known for their ensembles of thick cut bread with mouth-watering fillings. We’ve persuaded them to share a real summer pleaser and their take on a classic:
It’s fresh, light and aromatic – it’s the cucumber sandwich like you’ve never had it before.
Classic Cucumber Sandwich
Makes 1 sandwich
Ingredients
50 g skyr
50 g mascarpone
Zest from 1 lemon
½ a cucumber, sliced or cut thinly
Green chilli sauce or pesto
A handful of fresh basil
Freshly grated black pepper
2 slices of good bread
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Method
Day 1
• Drain the skyr over night in a coffee filter or cheesecloth.
Day 2
• Mix together the drained skyr with mascarpone and lemon zest – save a little bit of the zest for the assembly. Add salt to taste.
• Slice the cucumber thinly, either by hand or on a mandolin slicer.
Assemble the sandwich
• Spread the cheese mix on both pieces of bread.
• On one piece of bread, add the cucumber slices, first horizontally, the vertically, all the way to the bread’s edge. Continue this until you’ve used up all the cucumber slices.
• Spread chilli sauce or pesto on top of the cucumber.
• Add fresh basil on top of the sauce.
• Sprinkle on the last of the lemon zest, top off with some freshly grated pepper and add the last piece of bread on top of everything.
• Eat at once and enjoy every single fresh and creamy bite!
Fly Me to the Moon
The Lemon Moon Cake is a Danish classic –here, one of Copenhagen’s best bakeries, Københavns Bageri, shares their spin on it. It’s a zingy, summery sensation –sweet and tart all in one bite.
Københavns Bageri’s
Lemon Moons
Makes 18 pieces
Ingredients
Batter 1
185 g marzipan
65 g sugar
45 g soft butter
½ egg (use the other half for Batter 2)
Zest and juice from 1 lemon
Batter 2
220 g soft butter
110 g powdered sugar
5 g vanilla powder
2 ½ eggs
2 egg yolks
200 g flour
20 g almond flour
5 g baking powder
1 g salt
Lemon syrup
110 g lemon juice
110 g sugar
65 g water
Lemon curd
220 g lemon juice
220 g sugar
9 egg yolks
5 gelatine sheets
1 g vanilla powder
240 g butter
Method
Batter 1
• Mix together all the ingredients to a uniform paste.
Batter 2
• Whip butter, sugar and powdered sugar on a stand mixer with the paddle until it becomes light and fluffy.
• Add egg and yolks little by little, while mixing.
• Mix together flour, almond flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl and add it to the batter.
• Add Batter 1 and mix until you have a uniform batter.
Bake
• Dress a baking sheet with baking paper and place nine cake rings on it (10 cm wide). Line the rings with baking paper and make sure they are greased.
• Add about 120-130 grams of the batter into each ring.
• Bake at 190ºC for 14-15 minutes until the cakes are golden. Let them cool off completely.
Lemon syrup
• Add everything to a pot and give it a quick boil, until the sugar has dissolved.
Lemon curd
• Soften the gelatine sheets in cold water.
• Heat egg yolks, sugar, vanilla and lemon juice on low
heat, constantly stirring the pot, until it reaches 80ºC.
• Take the gelatine sheets out of the water and squeeze them lightly for excess water, then stir them into the warm lemon curd until it dissolves.
• Run the curd through a sieve into a bowl and add the butter little by little while stirring until the curd is smooth and uniform.
• Put the curd into a silicon mould (8 cm wide, 1 cm deep), cover with cling film and let it cool in the fridge until it sets. When set completely, transfer to the freezer – this will make it easier to pop them out without breaking.
Assemble
• Dip the cooled cakes in the syrup.
• Sprinkle the sides and bottoms with sugar.
• Take the lemon curd out of the moulds and place it on top of each cake and let them thaw slightly.
• Drizzle a little bit of the syrup on top of the curd to give it a nice shine.
• Cut the cakes in halves to get the classic half moon shape – and serve!
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