As a child I used to look forward to Fastelavn because it was a day filled with fun and goodies, similar to Halloween. My friends and I would dress up in costumes, walk door to door in our neighborhood and sing a song when people opened their doors asking for treats. But unlike Halloween, Fastelavn always falls on a Sunday, between February 1st and March 7th, and always 7 weeks before Easter. This year, Fastelavn is Sunday, February 11.
A big part of the Fastelavn tradition are the special pastries. Fastelavnsboller, as they are called in Danish, are sweet rolls with fillings such a vanilla cream, jam or whipped cream.
Since Fastelavn this year is close to Valentine’s Day, and Fastelavnsboller are the perfect, indulgent treat to mark the day of love, these pastries are now on my menu until February 18! I offer two kinds – one filled with vanilla cream and raspberry jam, another filled with vanilla cream and chocolate. If you’d like to place an order, click here.
Fastelavn sounds like such a joyful tradition — the idea of special pastries (Fastelavnsboller) bringing people together, celebrating simple pleasures, is really inspiring.
Over here in Ibiza at Pastelería Ibiza
we try to capture that same feeling: crafting sweet rolls, tarts or filled pastries that feel like a celebration in every bite. Thanks for reminding us how food can tie together tradition, fun, and flavor.
I’m sure your baked goods are delicious and meaningful in a cultural sense! Food plays such an important role in the way we celebrate traditions.