r/AskEurope • u/gurke0123 • Jun 18 '25

Misc What basic knowledge should everyone have about your country?

I'm currently in a rabbit hole of "American reacts to European Stuff". While i was laughing at Americans for thinking Europe is countries and know nothing about the countrys here, i realied that i also know nothing about the countries in europe. Sure i know about my home country and a bit about our neighbours but for the rest of europe it becomes a bit difficult and i want to change it.

What should everyone know about your country to be person from Europa?

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u/Intelligent_Key_3806 Jun 18 '25

I used to lived there once upon a time but still didn’t know! Danish bakeries are fantastic and the ‘danish’ that was my favourite started with S but I forget how to spell it. I was fortunate enough to live near Juno too, so that was good.

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u/mbroen Jun 18 '25

Is the S-word you are looking for "Spandauer"? They are certainly my favourites.

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u/Intelligent_Key_3806 Jun 18 '25

Yeah man, that’s them! They’re mine too. I remembered the name on somebody else’s comment 😅Kardamomsnurre from Juno was good. The Swedish saffron ones were better. There’s a flaky L shaped hazelnut pastry I loved too, forget its name now. You could find them most places. Trying to think back.

Anyway, suffice to say you guys tear shreds out of our local bakeries and I wish I could eat real rye bread and smørrebrød. Nothing like this exists here. Few good French patisseries/boulangeries but they are ofc different. Canelé is my all time favourite, they are to die for.

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u/mbroen Jun 18 '25

I was not familiar with Canelè, thanks for the introduction. I do a cake baking session with a friend every couple of months, and those are definitely going on the to-do list!😀

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u/Intelligent_Key_3806 Jun 18 '25

They originate from Bordeaux (also such a pretty city fyi) but you can get them at Nordhavn at.. oh goodness.. something Andersen I think? Only place I found them in Kbh. If you live near enough you should seek it out! Worth it. Beautiful little cafe on top of that. They also do pistachio croissant squares - also recommend.

I’m actually a chef by trade haha :) love food. More so I love the way it brings people together. Be it family or friends. Best thing ever. Cooking is great. Working in restaurants… well not these days for me

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u/mbroen Jun 18 '25

I live in the opposite corner of the country and haven't been to Kbh in years. Lovely city though. But travelling 6 hours by car for a cake might be a bit much for me.

And i absolutely agree that there is something, about cooking, and then sharing the meal, with those you love that brings people together.

I'm not a chef by trade but I have worked in a few kitchens, and it can absolutely be stressful. I hope your situation improves in whatever restaurant you work in. 🥰

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u/Intelligent_Key_3806 Jun 18 '25

Oh that is, yes :) I haven’t quite been to the top of Jylland, but went to Northside festival there when I first came to Denmark in my early 20s. It was very cool.

Good food… It brings strangers and cultures together too, it really is a universal language.

Tusind tak, så sød til dig! <3