Merry Holidays
Lise
In these transformative and unusual times, it seems the world is on a course unlike anything we have seen before. It’s hard to process the entirety of what is going on and even more difficult to know how to react to it all. I truly wish I had a magic wand that could remove suffering, transform war to peace, hate into love, and sorrow to joy for all human souls on this planet.
I am at the same time absolutely convinced we are a majority who share this perception, and allow myself to take comfort in that thought.
This year I am sending you my warmest holiday wishes from a country where winter isn’t really winter at all - at least not to anyone with Scandinavian roots.
It has been a very eventful year for me and I will be posting a summary of the things experienced since making my move from the chilly North to sunny Portugal. There are so many things I want to share with you about my new home.
Meantime, allow me to introduce you to a classic Portuguese Holiday Season dessert: Bolo Rei (or ‘Kings Cake’). This is a baked celebration of fruits, raisins, nuts, and icing (or a dusting of powdered sugar) wrapped in a delicious cake. Bolo Rei is sold from bakeries but also homemade and served to holiday guests, family members and friends.
I hope you will be enjoying lots of wonderful warm moments with family and friends over the holidays - regardless of which holiday you might celebrate.
Myself? I have a house full of guests, mulled wine in the making, and a selection of both Portuguese and Danish holiday sweets & goodies decked out for everyone to enjoy.
Thank You for 2023
Before I sign off for this year, I want to thank you (yes, YOU) for sticking around and for showing me such loving support throughout this year.
I cherish every inspiring comment and question, and am truly grateful for being able to continue doing what I love most. So many of you continue to show an interest in following my work, and that truly warms my heart. Thank you so much.
Here’s a massive cyber hug from across the planet straight to you – thank you for making 2023 a truly memorable year.
Have a lovely holiday season and a wonderful New Years Eve!
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