Wednesday 7 September 2011

Granola


A week of getting organised for the move.  A week of sorting, shifting, donating, co-ordinating,  and punishing the inner hoarder in me (I have told her she's not allowed to come to Munich with us, I hope she listens!).  I have found myself daydreaming about a recent trip to Granola on many occasions, surely all this industrious activity deserves an afternoon treat?

Denmark loves icecream, and churns out some some pretty decent stuff with fairly unusual flavours. I have yet to try liquorice, but believe me it won't be a problem! I can however confirm that marzipan is good, as is Ferrero Rocher, and you can't beat elderflower, grapefruit or lime on a (rare) scorcher! They also excel at bizarre ice cream toppings here, with all sorts of powders and sprinkles and garnishes, but my favourite has to be of course Guf... Not only does the name bring back memories (I remember getting into trouble with my best friend for laughing about "how someone had done a "guf"" in class in my younger school years - I am sure I don't need to spell out what we Brits (of a certain age)  once used the term for!), but this teeth-achingly sweet concoction works surprisingly well (I hope my dentist isn't reading this)!

Granola's salted caramel icecream was suitably delicious, and I love its retro surroundings!  Even my other half said my iced latte was good (and coming from a hardened tea drinker that's a big compliment)...! If you are a "local" you should pay a visit to Værnedamsvej (where you will find Granola)  as it has a really nice atmosphere, plus it's a foodie heaven with plenty of decent shops, a good butcher, an excellent wine shop and a couple of good-looking restaurants to explore...

14 comments:

  1. I'm still somewhat bitter because this location used to be home to an excellent greengrocer (circa 1997-2007), but seeing as they have salted caramel ice cream, I'm thawing. Somewhat. ;-) - Laura xx

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  2. It's such a lovely building, I bet it was an excellent grocers! Copenhagen could really do with a few more of those! I can recommend the coffee though, it's honestly very good (and I love the furniture, reminded me of school!)... xxx

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  3. The look delicious, hanging out for a latte at the moment... Unfortunately not an iced one as its a cold grey day...

    Is the inner hoarder listening to you??

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  4. Thanks Frankie. No, I don't expect she is, she is a complete nightmare! :)

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  5. Oh I adore salted caramel anything. I am salivating at the though.

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  6. I will have some for you next time I go! Emma :)

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  7. it would take a lot of convincing for me to eat a 'guf'. I'm of the same school era as you!

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  8. Brilliant! Thank you fellow guf acknowledger! Emma :)

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  9. Looks yummy...I want some....NOW!!

    xx Jazzy

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  10. Yes, another giggler at guf here - we had a very unfortunate Mr MacGuff at school. But this particular kind of guf looks and sounds delicious!

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  11. 'Guf' icecream....eek, don't know if psychologically I could get past that one, seeing as I'm so immature and juvenile!

    Marzipan icecream though...now you're talking!!

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  12. @FirstTimeMum - poor Mr MacGuff. I bet he hated teaching for a while! :)

    @Amanda - Marzipan icecream is good, very good and is quite wonderfully the only icecream I can eat without my children wanting to taste it!! :)

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  13. I LOVE Granola and we regularly ride over from Østerbro, along by the lakes, for a milkshake and muffin treat. Haven't tried the ice cream yet but will have to now!! Good luck with the packing and sorting ; ) x

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  14. Thanks Kitty! Yes, you must try it! Emma :)

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