We are Americans all the way. Of Danish heritage We are Proud. Why don't you ask how to join our crowd.
January 24, 2011 Leave a comment
A Skol to Chris Nielsen, several years of presidency and hard dedicated work to the Solvang Danish Brotherhood Lodge 299.
We are here to celebrate both being danish and giving back to our community and through Chris’s philanthropic ventures with our local lodge he has achieved both.
Thanks Chris for all that you do!
Past President Chris Nielsen
December 3, 2010 Leave a comment
2010 Julefest – Solvang, CA, USA – Danish Tradition brought Solvang, singing and dancing
Featuring special guests including Andrew Philpot, one of our local PCPA’s top leading actors as well as Santa & Mrs. Claus. Live entertainment- the Valley Wind Ensemble, Fossemalle Dancers, and Kay Baldwin’s Jazz Band. Cookies & Hot Chocolate. Free admission.
July 4, 2010 1 Comment
Solvang 4th of July Parade with a Danish Twist, Local lodge 299. Photos by Aaron W. Villa
May 30, 2010 1 Comment
Over one hundred years have passed since a group of Danish pioneers – beginning a new life in a new land – formed a brotherhood to help each other. The story of those years is a story of growth and change, challenges, and striving to meet the needs of people living in a rapidly changing world. Most of all, it is a story of Danish immigrants working together and sharing a commitment to preserving their heritage while pursuing their dreams in their new home.
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May 30, 2010 2 Comments
Danes eat very well, by American standards. Common Danish expressions, “No one ever dies of starvation in Denmark” and “Never trust a skinny Danish cook” underscore a land where culinary excellence and elegance are twin attributes of daily fare.
Tender loving care spent on Danish cooking is repaid by elegant taste, texture, and appearance. A true Danish cook will spend much time in preparation as well as cooking. Top ingredients are essentials, cost is not a factor, and cutting corners is not an option. Hence, Danish cookery is as far removed from American fast food and “instant-everything” as you can get, but the rewards are enormous.
Denmark is a farming nation as well as a seafaring nation (MAP). Whatever the Danes can grow or catch, they cook, and do so with style and flair. Read more of this post
Danish Brotherhood of America CA NV District
Aaron Villa