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Enigmatic interpretation of 666 the number of the Beast, a mystical and a misunderstood entity of the bible, not a terrifying demon but a personification of alcohol. 🔱 The Beast 🔱 The Beast's 666 Theory AI Video Explainer! ☐ Levitated ☑ Descended ☑ The Beast Scarlet Red (wears no clothing) Tongue of the Holy Spirit ☑ Speaks Danish Personal traits: Neptunian Protectorate: Fermentation -The Beast is the alcohol you drink! Good intentions paved the road to Hell. The Beast is misunderstood; he only wants to be your one and only best friend in Hell. Some say that the Great Grandmother of the Beast invented the fermentation process. Besides this, there would be neither unleavened bread nor beer, nor poor man's beer bread. The English-speaking countries always confuse the Devil with the Beast, like in this animated music video with lyrics about the Devil, but depicted as the Beast. [6:6:6] "I am No. 6, and I gave birth to the sexagesimal numeral system" [6:6:6] "I am the #initio and I am the ratio" [6:6:6] "A six pack of beer, six bullets for your revolver and a funeral six foot under" The Beast wanted to please you with alcohol and a ride. The way to friends goes through the ratio of beers. Some say alcohol (the Beast) and religion build society. Booze is too spiritual (spiritus) for the Beast to handle; He picks up a fight. The Beast can't stand the thought of Satan's food. He drinks some more. Some turn into alcoholics, others into workaholics (in Danish, arbejdsnarkoman) for a living. The wrath of the Beast. Violently obsessed with alcohol in the blood someone just wants to fight especially with hormons in the blood. The Beast drinks beer but cannot stand spiritus (holy). Then there was a zero tolerance towards alcohol in the blood and driving, before the Devil's will to throw you in prison for negligent manslaughter. The Beast's nature is friendly, gregarious and amusing just like Satan's, while Satan would please you with fodder on the farm and the Beast would please you with a beer. It was Beast's great-grandmother who invented the fermented beer and the fermented bread. Gambling is also the work of the Beast. He runs all the casinos and is omnipresent in every tavern all over the world. The Book of Revelations In the book of revelations is where the number [6:6:6] is represented. Beginnings, like in the book of Genesis , and endings only exist for analytical purposes to take a snapshot in time and frame it. There never was a creator to begin with and there will never be an apocalyptic ending. Back to Top

How to cook potatoes, potato sorts and a culinary exploration of international and regional traditions, from basic techniques to sophisticated French cuisine. 🥔 Potatoes 🥔 Potato Masterclass AI Video Explainer! Introduction For beginners and novices, start with looking into traditional cuisines. If you want to take this humble root fruit/root tuber to the next level, then gourmet chefs on a professional or semi-professional amateur level expects next #level of you. Sections#1 Potato sorts Boiled potatoes Peeled vs Unpeeled potatoes Braised vs Sautéed potatoes Diced potatoes Sliced potatoes Baked potatoes Accordion potatoes (Hasselback potatoes) Scalloped potatoes (creamed potatoes) Caramelized potatoes (Danish cuisine) Mashed Potatoes & Pommes Purée Farserede porrer (Danish cuisine) Benløse fugle (Danish cuisine) Skrædderduelse (Southern Jutland cuisine) Sections#2 Rösti (Swiss cuisine) Confit potatoes Potatoes au Gratin (Dauphinoise) Potato Pavé Pommes Anna Pommes Croquette Pommes Duchesse Pommes Fondant Pommes de Terre Sautées Potato Salads Cracked Fries For French fries see the deep-frying section. For potato soup see the starter menu. Potato Sorts International Cuisine Varieties There are a large number of potato varieties, including early, mid-season and late varieties. Popular varieties include folva (all-purpose), bintje (mashed), ditta (roasting), exquisa (roasting, oven) and asparagus (salad). Early varieties Soloist: Light yellow, firm to the touch and easy to peel. Princess: Oval, yellow, firm and good for salad. Linzer: Asparagus type, firm-boiling and good for salad. Mid-early/late varieties Folva: Firm-boiling, oval, yellow with good flavor, good for puree, soup and frying. Ditta: Long oval, smooth skin, firm and good for frying. Exquisa: Oval, firm-cooking and good for frying and oven. Bintje: Uniform, firm and good for mash. Sava: Medium-sized, uniform, good keeping quality and good for salads. Hansa: Yellow flesh, firm and good for salads. King Edward: White flesh, slightly floury and suitable for mash. Blue Congo: Round, bluish and decorative in salads. Nicola: Yellow flesh, long oval and suitable for salads. Hanna: Good for mash and firm. Jutlandia: Firm and good for pan-frying. Hamlet: Firm and good for pan-frying. Other varieties Alouette: Deep yellow and solid. Carolus: Yellow and solid. Cerisa: Deep yellow and firm. Belana: Firm in consistency Estonia: Boiling. Sieglinde: Firm and good for salad. Asparagus potato: Long oval, firm and suitable for salads. Egg yolk: Bright yellow, round and firm to the touch. Princess Laratte: Firm and boil-proof. Back to Top Boiled Potatoes Entry level Introduction While boiling potatoes indoor for 18-20 min. It might take 1-2 hours outdoor for survival cooking depending on climate and altitude. Chefs come on fresh when it comes to boiling potatoes and might say that it took them four years to take it to perfection. Traditionally potatoes were boiled for 20 min, but in modern cuisine more likely only for 18 min. Back to Top Peeled vs Unpeeled Potatoes Culinary Techniques Potatoes with peel Traditionally, potatoes where peeled because the peel contains a high amount of potassium. For more details on sodium/potassium check out the Osmosis under the chemistry section, with adding salt to the potatoes to extract the potassium. With a high amount of potassium in vegetables, only 100 g of raw vegetables per day is recommended. With a high amount of potassium in vegetables, max. 600 g of cooked vegetables per day is recommended. How to tournée peeled potatoes with a tournée knife (also called a bird's beak knife) is the art of plating/serving. Chefs talk about 5-7 edges that needs to be smoothed by tournéering them around 1-1½ times. Some would hold the knife blade vertical others horizontal. Peeled potatoes are potatoes that have had their skin gently removed, typically using a knife after they have been boiled. "Peeled potatoes" refers to potatoes that have been peeled and is not a specific potato variety. It can also refer to a specific cooking technique where the potatoes are scratched around the middle before cooking so that the skin can be easily peeled off afterwards. Peeling technique Scoring: Make a light scratch in the peel around the potato with a knife. It is important to only cut through the peel and not deeper. Cooking: Boil the potatoes as usual. When cooked, drain the water and cool the potatoes slightly by adding cold water. Peeling: Grab each end of the potato and pull the skin off. The skin should now come off easily. Back to Top Braised vs Sautéed Potatoes Culinary Techniques The first thing that comes to my mind is braised potatoes with fried eggs. Braised potatoes vs Sautéed potatoes Braised potatoes cook slowly in a covered pot with liquid for tenderness and rich flavor, creating a sauce, while sautéed potatoes cook quickly in a hot pan with little fat for a crispy exterior and faster results; braising is a moist, slow method for hearty textures, whereas sautéing is a fast, dry-heat method for browning. Braised Potatoes (Braising) Method: Combines searing (optional) with slow cooking in a covered pot with liquid (water, broth, sauce). Heat: Starts hot, then finishes at a lower temperature. Texture: Very tender, "melt-in-your-mouth," with a built-in sauce. Best For: Hearty, dense potatoes that need time to soften. Sautéed Potatoes (Sautéing) Method: Quickly cooking in a small amount of fat (oil, butter) in an open pan. Heat: High heat. Texture: Crispy, golden-brown exterior with a tender interior. Best For: Quick-cooking, smaller potato pieces that get a nice crust. Back to Top Diced Potatoes Danish/Swedish cuisine The first thing that comes to my mind with diced potatoes is a Danish Biksemad. Biksemad is a religion in Danish cuisine, made from leftover meat. Biksemad is best translated as "hash" (as in beef hash or potato hash) or "Scandinavian hash" in English, as it is a mixture of diced , fried leftover meat (beef and pork, as well as sliced sausage pieces) and also diced potatoes, with yellow onions, fried eggs, and pickled beets. The English equivalent is often "Bubble and Squeak," but it's primarily made from potatoes and cabbage. Danish Biksemad vs Swedish Pytt i panna Biksemad og svensk pytt i panna er i bund og grund det samme koncept: En "ryd-op-i-køleskabet"-ret bestående af tern af kartofler, kød og løg, der er stegt på panden. Biksemad (Danmark): Serveres traditionelt med spejlæg, syltede rødbeder, Worcestershire sauce (engelsk sauce) og ketchup. Pytt i panna (Sverige): Serveres ofte med spejlæg (eller rå æggeblomme), syltede rødbeder og undertiden syltede agurker. Choose your Technique Braised potatoes S autéed potatoes Confit potatoes The first thing gourmet chefs think of is that they should be diced into cubes of either 2×2 mm. or 4×4 mm. Traditionally a fried egg is served together with a Danish Biksemad, some would give it a shot with a poached egg. If served with bacon, make sure the skin on top is removed. Plating/Serving ⅓ Diced potatoes ⅓ Leftover meat ⅓ Fried egg Plating means a lot for the visual outcome. Just don't serve the fried egg on top in the middle, be creative. Traditionally, a slice of pickled beetroot is also to be found on the side of the plate, to balance the sour with the fat. Thyme is ultimately the best universal flavor enhancer, besides of MSG of course. Research into the relationship between MSG (monosodium glutamate) and dementia suggests that very high dietary intake may potentially accelerate Alzheimer's-like changes (e.g., via excitotoxicity) in animal studies, but direct causation in humans has not been conclusively established. Too much glutamate can overstimulate nerve cells, which could theoretically damage the brain. For a topping finely chopped chives, also 2-4 mm in length, is an excellent, fresh topping for biksemad, balancing the heavy and fatty ingredients like potatoes, meat and fried eggs . Typically served with HP sauce, if you want to focus on the fried egg, and/or with Worcestershire sauce, if your focal point is the technique with Braised potatoes vs Sautéed potatoes. -Commonly ketchup might also be used amongst bachelors, but that's not traditional, neither is garlic, but optional. Conclusion Me and some fellow Danes agree, that premade, frozen Biksemad from the supermarkets is being tasteless and a waste of money. -Some hate Danish biksemad, others love it! A Danish Biksemad requires a trinity/square of skills △ 1. Braised potatoes vs Sautéed potatoes 2. Skills with onions 3. Skills with eggs 4. Skills with accessories/condiments 5. Skills with plating Back to Top Sliced Potatoes Entry Level Swedish Sausage Dish Swedish sausage dish is actually a Danish recipe, that has no origin in Swedish cuisine. It's a matter of fact that no one in Sweden have ever heard of it. Kitchenware A copper sauté pan with lid. Copper heats fast and cools fast, ideal for a saucepan. To sauté means to lightly brown a food in fat for a short time over medium or high heat in a pan or pot. The term is most often used for raw materials that have been cut up, e.g. vegetables in slices or sticks. A sauté pan is also used for spaghetti bolognese . A sauté pan can also substitute the need for a wok pan/pot if you don't have a gas stove. Ingredients (1 portion) Traditional ½ glass of pre-boiled potatoes (200g) 2 Wiener sausages, chopped ½ -1 yellow onion 3 Tbsp. olive oil ¾ Tsp. Edelsüß paprika (mild) 2 Tsp. concentrated tomato paste (70g) 2 dl whole milk ¼ Tsp. coarse salt Freshly ground pepper Topping Freshly chopped chives Optional 1 Tbsp. Vinegar 75 g carrots ⅛ cucumber Steamed broccoli or cauliflower Peas Celery ¼ garlic clove A pinch of chili ½ Tbsp Ketchup Philadelphia cheese instead of heavy cream Tip: Glass potatoes are both peeled and pre-cooked, which makes them easier to slice, and they only need to be heated for a few minutes. Procedure 1. Peel and chop onion. Cut sausages and preboiled potatoes into small pieces. 2. Let the oil or butter turn golden in a sauté pan and sauté the onion for 1 min. 3. Add sausages and paprika. Sauté at middle-high temperature for 3 min. 4. Reduce heat to medium. Add pre-boiled potatoes, tomato paste and the remaining ingredients. 5. Reduce the heat to minimum and let the dish simmer for 8 min. until the dish is hot and the consistency adjusted with whole milk. 6. Garnish with chopped chives and serve. How to cook Stockholmare Swedish Stockholmare This is an experiment, traditionally Wiener sausages are used. Contains both pork and beef, as well as garlic and a high salt content of 2.3%. Smoked with red Alder. Alder ensures a milder aromatic smoking, alder is easier to smoke, you avoid too much smoking. Alder is a really good type of wood for smoking fish and meat; Alder gives a more delicate flavor when smoked. However, smoking is not for the sake of flavor, but a way to preserve meat and fish, just like salt. To cook Stockholm sausage (potatis korv), prick it, then boil in water until firm, about 30-45 min. for a whole coil. Next, brown the boiled sausage in a pan with a neutral oil or in a 205°C/400°F oven until crispy. Slice and serve with a strong, coarse mustard and possibly with other Swedish root vegetables and bread, such as boiled potatoes. Preparation Prick: the sausage with a fork to prevent bursting. If the sausage is very long, you can tie off the ends with butcher's twine to hold its shape during cooking. Cooking Methods Boiling (Poaching) Cover the sausage with water in a large pot. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce it to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 30-45 minutes, or until it's slightly firm and pale. Browning (after boiling) Pan-Frying: After boiling, transfer the sausage to a pan with a bit of neutral oil. Baking: Alternatively, place it on a greased, rimmed baking sheet in a 205°C/400°F oven for about 15 min. flipping halfway through, until the exterior is browned. Serving Slice the cooked sausage into desired lengths. Serve with a strong, coarse mustard, which is a traditional accompaniment. It pairs well with other Swedish root vegetables and bread. Main Ingredients Swedish sausage dish prerequisites No heavy cream, but whole milk preferably. Make the main ingredients fill the plate for 1 portion. Whenever chefs say to take out the main ingredients of the fridge 15 min. before, I say minimum 2 hours, preferable two days before! Let those bacteria cultivate for your taste of preference. Use the amount of milk to compensate for the consistency of the amount of concentrated tomato puree. Another Swedish specialty is Falukorv a thick emulsified sausage in the Falun red color. In Sweden, Falu refers to Falu Rödfärg, or Falu Red, a traditional, deep red paint made from a byproduct of the Falun copper mine. If you've ever visited Sweden, you'll have noticed that a lot of cottages and houses are painted in the Falun red color, which is also the color of this delicious sausage. The Danes love it. Back to Top Backed Potatoes Danish Cuisine Large potatoes are sold as baking potatoes and are cooked with the skin on in the oven. Finally, a cut is made in the top and sour cream with chives is added in the cut. Baked potatoes go perfectly with chicken, chops (a cut of meat cut from the tenderloin of veal, lamb or pork), roast beef or a juicy coulotte roast. It's their versatility that makes them so popular. Surprisingly, baked potatoes require tons of butter and coarse salt. But the most important element comes first when serving. Back to Top Hasselback Potatoes Swedish Cuisine Hasselback potatoes are the correct term, not Hassel backed potatoes. Also known as Accordion potatoes in English. The dish is named after the Swedish restaurant Hasselbacken in Stockholm, which dates back to the 18th century. The idea of the ¾-cut, oil- or butter-baked baking potatoes is said to have originated in the 1950s, as it allowed for faster baking. Tip: You can place two chopsticks on each side of the potatoes to avoid cutting them too deep. Serving Typically sprinkled with coarse salt on top. Back to Top Scalloped Potatoes Creamed Potatoes Forbidden Tech. Another forbidden tech is a heavy creamy Danish cauliflower soup. Mixing heavy cream with stomach acid is like mixing oil with water. Back to Top Caramelized Potatoes Danish Cuisine Caramelized potatoes are traditionally served on both Christmas and New Year's Eve in Denmark. In Danish caramelized potatoes are called brown or browned potatoes. Technique The main thing is to get the temperature right in the pan when melting the sugar. If the temp. is too low the sugar won't bind to the potatoes, so they won't get that golden brown color. If the temp. is too high the caramel will start to coagulate and not given them that smooth surface. Tip Remember to pat the potatoes dry with a piece of kitchen paper before putting them on the pan, otherwise it will splatter all over the place and you have to wipe it off immediately before the sugar solidifies, which will require more time and effort to clean up afterwards. Asparagus potatoes are suitable for caramelized potatoes because of their firm consistency. However, glas conserved potatoes are also suitable as you can save time by not having to peel them first. Recipe Brunede kartofler - Opskrift på perfekte brune kartofler | Arla Back to Top Mashed Potatoes & Pommes Purée International Cuisine Introduction In American and Canadian English, the term "mashed potatoes" is preferred, whereas in the UK, it is often simply called "mash". Mashed potatoes vs Pommes purée Mashed potatoes and pommes purée are not the same, though they are close cousins made from the same basic ingredients. Texture and Consistency Mashed potatoes: Usually rustic, thick, and slightly lumpy. You make them by hand-mashing boiled potatoes so some small chunks remain. Pommes purée: Ultra-smooth, silky, and completely lump-free. Chefs pass the potatoes through a fine-mesh sieve or ricer to create a velvety texture. Ingredients and Richness Mashed potatoes: Generally lighter. They use standard milk or a modest amount of butter mixed with starchy potatoes. Pommes purée: Much richer and heavier. Famous French recipes (like those by chef Joël Robuchon) use a massive amount of butter and heavy cream, sometimes approaching a 1:1 ratio of butter to potato in weight. French Cuisine Pommes Purée Pommes purée is a French, ultra-refined version of mashed potatoes designed to be incredibly smooth, buttery, and creamy, often passed through a sieve to remove all lumps. While they share the same base, regular mashed potatoes are often rustic and chunky, whereas pommes purée is far richer due to a much higher butter-to-potato ratio. Joël Robuchon’s famous Pommes Purée are renowned for their ultra-creamy, silken texture, achieved using a 2:1 potato-to-butter ratio (specifically Ratte, Yukon Gold, or Russet potatoes). The technique involves boiling potatoes whole, peeling while hot, passing them through a ricer, drying them over heat, then vigorously whisking in cold, cubed butter and hot milk. Swedish Cuisine Potatismos med korv Classic Scandinavian dishes with mashed potatoes are traditionally served together with: Fläskfärs (Wallenbergare /krebinetter/karbonader/pork patty) Gulasch (gullasch or gullash in Danish) Diced bacon the Danish way (brinnande kärlek in Swedish) Sausage the Swedish way (traditionally served on Swedish bistro/grill bars) Danish Cuisine Brændende kærlighed Mashed potatoes with diced bacon and onions fried in the bacon fat often served with pickled beets and sprinkled with chives or parsley called 'Brændende kærlighed' is a traditional Danish dish. Mashed potatoes with lots of real butter, not spreadable butter mixed with oil, served with diced bacon and drizzled with bacon fat on top in a lake made by a recess in the top of the mashed potatoes that runs down the sides. In modern cuisine that's a nutritional no go. Some recommends drying the fried bacon on a piece of kitchen paper. My purchased peeled potatoes have been allowed to get old, tender and sprouting, because mashed potatoes is a traditional poor man's dish to avoid wasting food. Onions Traditionally yellow onions are used, but some would give it a shot with shallot onions for a more French style. For techniques on caramelizing onions see the burger section . Pickled Beets Some would dice them in the same cubic metrics as the diced bacon and serve the beets as a topping and not on the side, as with sliced pickled beets. Dry the diced beets on a piece of kitchen paper, because the colors of the mashed potatoes and the beets is not exactly a beautiful plating for final serving. Another trend which is not Scandinavian is to use mashed potatoes for potato donuts with raspberry jelly. Mashed potatoes are also used for making hot dog potato buns with the same intend as Brioche hot dog buns using eggs which is to keep the hot dog buns fresh for as long as possible to meet the supermarkets on-demand culture. While onto what mashed potatoes can be used for, you might look into a classic British shepherd's-pie with grated Parmesan cheese on top. Italian Cuisine While onto mashed potatoes you might also want to look into Italian potato Gnocchi. Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipes? Potato Risotto. "Kartoffelotto" is a dish that combines ingredients from potatoes and risotto. It is typically made by simmering cubes of firm potatoes in broth with vegetables such as onion and garlic, adding white wine and possibly cream cheese or parmesan cheese for a creamy texture. Technique Mashed potatoes are an old-fashioned recipe for potatoes that are past their best-before date. Fresh potatoes won't do! Take the potatoes out of the refrigerator and store them at room temperature for a couple of weeks before cooking. Boiling potatoes makes gourmet chefs getting overwhelmingly critical. Overcooked potatoes are not good unless they are specifically to be used for mashed potatoes. The key to make a successful mashed potato is a lot of butter to give it a smooth texture. But lots of butter makes it heavy, so whisk it a lot to get air into it to make it fluffy. Plating a dish with mashed potatoes can be formed as a quenelle. There're two techniques, either with one or two tablespoons to do so. -Do not start to mash the potatoes before they're fully cooked for about 20 minutes! Back to Top Farserede Porrer Danish Cuisine "Farserede porre" translates to stuffed leeks in English, where you wrap a minced meat or vegetable filling (fars, pork/veal) around a blanched leek, often then baking or frying them, similar to a wrapped dish, and served with potatoes. Another option is to slice the leek and mix it into a typical Danish meatball stuffing (frikadellefars). Gourmet chefs dread having to prepare leeks; they themselves are very critical about how the leeks get the right bite and that they don't overcook or undercook them. The primary criterion is that the leek is tender. Back to Top Benløse Fugle Danish Cuisine Boneless Birds served with potatoes or mashed potatoes In English, "boneless birds" are typically called Beef Olives or Veal Birds, which refer to small, stuffed beef or veal rolls that look like small birds, but are not real birds, often made with a filling of lard, onion and herbs, a bit like Italian braciole or French oiseaux sans tête. Boneless birds is a myth about a day-old blackbird that has been left to soften in the sun, so that its legs were easy to tear off. But of course, it has nothing to do with blackbirds, budgies, geese or ducks. Boneless birds are made of beef. About as much a myth or legend as Forloren hare (meatloaf) and Forloren tortoise. Forloren means inauthentic, fake or artificial and is typically used for a dish that imitates a more expensive or more exclusive dish but is made from cheaper ingredients. Back to Top Skrædderduelse Southern Jutland Cuisine 'Skrædderduelse' is a regional dish from Southern Jutland, Denmark consisting of potatoes and smoked pork with a mustard sauce as a dip, called "duelse". Originally a sparing dish for poor people, personified by a tailor, where tailor duelse mean poor man's dip. There are no butchers or supermarkets that market the term smoked pork. So, are smoked pork and smoked bacon the same thing? According to an AI query, smoked pork and smoked bacon are essentially the same product, as bacon is smoked breast meat. Both come from the breast of the pig and are salted and smoked. The difference lies primarily in the cut and thickness: Bacon is often thinly sliced, while smoked pork can be in thicker slices or pieces. Smoked pork cubes are browned and sliced onions are added. Serving Served with one or two 'dirty eggs'. The difference between 'smiling eggs' and 'dirty eggs' is that if the dish is served with a mustard sauce (basic roux-based, white béchamel sauce with mustard) , then the 'smiling eggs' are called 'dirty eggs', both commonly known as 'Jammy Eggs'. A perfect dish for serving with pickled beetroots, which has a lot of health benefits. Back to Top Rösti Swiss Cuisine Luxembourgish: Rööschti (meaning shaped as a rose) German: Reibekuchen (meaning grated cake) or Kartoffelpuffer (potato pancakes) Similar to American Hash Browns (grated fried potatoes) Formed as patties 5"-inch in diameter and 1"-inch thick like a Danish Hakkebøf. For the edges to get golden and crisp a confit with tons of butter is recommended. Traditionally served as breakfast with spinach and a fried egg sunny side up and sometimes with grated cheese as in an omelet. Restaurants serve them as a side dish. If sliced onions go into the Rösti, carefully assure that they don't appear on the surface, or they will get burned before the Rösti gets golden-brown and crispy. Tons of salt goes into compound, as the potatoes deserve like so many dishes. -Similar to Rösti is Korean Potato Jeon (Gamja-jeon (감자전). Kitchenware Stainless steel ring molds Can be used to shape Rösti and also to press out cylindric Pommes Fondant. Back to Top Confit Potatoes French Cuisine Confit potatoes are a dish of potatoes slowly cooked while completely submerged in fat (such as olive oil, duck fat, or butter) at a low temperature (93-125°C / 200-275°F). This French technique results in an incredibly tender, creamy interior and a rich, lightly golden exterior, often described as luxurious, velvety, and buttery. Key Characteristics of Confit Potatoes Cooking Method: Unlike deep-frying, confit involves poaching at low heat, which avoids intense browning while infusing the potatoes with flavor. Texture: They become very soft, creamy, and sometimes melt-in-the-mouth, rather than intensely crispy like roasted potatoes. Fat Used: Typically, olive oil, garlic-infused oil, or rendered duck/goose fat is used to add deep flavor. Origins: Derived from the French word confire ("to preserve"), it is a traditional method originally used to store meats in fat. Preparation: Potatoes are usually peeled, seasoned, covered in fat, and cooked in the oven for 45 minutes to 2 hours. They are often considered a refined, restaurant-quality side dish that can be served directly or finished with a quick sear for extra texture. Back to Top Potatoes au Gratin (Dauphinoise) French Cuisine Gratin is a French dish prepared in an ovenproof dish (or baking pan) in the oven. In the French tradition, breadcrumbs and cheese are placed on top of the dish, which gives it a crispy and golden surface after cooking. The word is derived from the French gratter, which means to scrape or scratch and refers to the fact that the dish traditionally consists of leftovers from the previous day's meals. A gratin can be made from cheese, meat, vegetables and fish, poured over with a milk sauce such as a béchamel sauce to which eggs have been added. The mixture is covered with cheese, breadcrumbs or breadcrumbs, which are then coated with butter and baked in the oven until the gratin has a crispy, brown surface. Potato, Brussels sprout and cauliflower gratin are good examples, but there are countless options and variations, like potato gratin with Porcini mushrooms (in Danish, Karl Johan). Cheese can be omitted. Back to Top Potato Pavé Similar to Gratin Dauphinois Potato pavé is a luxurious potato dish consisting of thin slices of potato layered with cream and butter, baked, pressed flat and finally fried until crispy (often deep-fried). It offers a crispy surface and a creamy, tender core. The dish is baked in a mold, cooled under pressure overnight and cut into cubes. Potato Pavé vs Potato Dauphinoise Potato pavé is a dense, high-effort, multi-day dish involving thinly sliced potatoes layered in a loaf pan, baked, weighted overnight, cut, and fried until crispy, yielding a rectangular "brick" with creamy layers. Dauphinoise is a simpler, traditional rustic casserole of thinly sliced raw potatoes baked in cream, garlic, and butter until bubbly. Back to Top Pommes Anna French Cuisine Pommes Anna, or Anna potatoes, is a classic French dish of sliced, layered potatoes cooked in a very large amount of melted butter. There are several variations of the dish that, in addition to potatoes and butter, contain other ingredients, which may include artichoke hearts, black truffles, mushrooms, and cheese. Back to Top Pommes Croquette French Cuisine A croquette is a deep-fried roll originating in French cuisine, consisting of a thick binder combined with a filling, which is then breaded. It's served as a side dish, a snack, or fast food worldwide. Back to Top Pommes Duchesse French Cuisine Pommes duchesse (duchess potatoes) originated in France, with the earliest known recipe appearing in the 1746 cookbook [La Nouvelle Cuisinière Bourgeoise]. Back to Top Pommes Fondant French Cuisine Fondant potatoes, or pommes Fondant (French for 'melting potatoes'), is a method of preparing potatoes that involves cutting them into cylinders, browning the ends, and slowly simmering in butter and stock. Pommes Fondant are most commonly served alongside high-quality red meats, roasted poultry, and rich sauces. Because they are crispy on the outside, velvety-soft on the inside, and rich with butter and herbs, they function as an elegant side dish for fine-dining entrées. The most classic and popular pairings include: Premium Meats Steak: Pan-seared ribeye, filet mignon, Chateaubriand, or bavette steak. Roast Beef: Thick slices of slow-cooked roast beef, prime rib, or tender beef brisket. Lamb: Roasted leg of lamb, grilled lamb chops, or cannon of lamb. Game: Venison, pheasant with wild mushroom sauce, pigeon, or roast partridge. Poultry & Pork Roasted Chicken: Crispy roast chicken breast, chicken supreme, or classic French Chicken Chasseur. Duck: Duck breast served with orange or blackberry reductions. Pork: Herb-crusted pork loin, pork confit, or slow-cooked pork casseroles. Back to Top Pommes de Terre Sautées French Cuisine Pommes de Terre Sautées This bistro classic is commonly seen on French menus as a side dish for main “plats” like confit de canard, entrecôte, and so much more. The potatoes are always served hot and extra crispy. Amongst the same with other names are gommer fries, house fries, stegte kartofler, bistrokartofler or Bratkartoffeln. Could be served together with a Wienerschnitzel. Back to Top Potato Salads Grill Season Danish vs German Potato Salad German potato salad is generally served warm with a tangy bacon-vinegar dressing, while Danish potato salad is typically served cold with a creamy yogurt or mayonnaise-based dressing. German versions emphasize vinegar and savory bacon, whereas Danish versions are often lighter and paired with fresh herbs like chives or dill. German Potato Salad Temperature: Served warm or at room temperature. Dressing: Vinegar, broth, bacon drippings, mustard, and sugar (no mayo). Key Ingredients: Bacon (Speck), onions, and waxy potatoes. Regional Note: Southern Germany prefers the warm/vinegar method, while Northern Germany often uses mayonnaise. Flavor Profile: Tangy, smoky, and acidic. Danish Potato Salad Temperature: Served cold. Dressing: Usually a mixture of crème fraîche, sour cream, or mayonnaise. Key Ingredients: Potatoes, chives, radishes, and sometimes sour cream. Flavor Profile: Creamy, fresh, and often mild. During the grill season in Denmark a potato salad is a mandatory serving together with grilled steaks and sausages . A cold potato salad also goes well for lunch served with lukewarm 'frikadeller' (Danish meatballs). Back to Top Cracked Fries Crispy Crushed Potatoes The potatoes are first boiled, then pressed flat and finally baked crispy in the oven. The difference here is a little extra trick in the cooking water: vinegar. The potatoes are cooked with a little vinegar before being crushed and brushed thoroughly with oil. This gives a surface that can become extra crispy in the oven, while the middle still stays soft and creamy. The result is a kind of cross between French fries, baked potatoes and smashed potatoes. Why vinegar is needed in the cooking water The vinegar is not added to give the potatoes a sour taste. Instead, it helps to maintain the structure of the outside of the potatoes while they cook. This is handy when you want to flatten the potatoes later, because you want a potato that is tender enough to be crushed, but doesn't fall apart completely. When the flat potatoes are then brushed with oil and baked at high heat, the many uneven edges get plenty of contact with the heat. And it is precisely in the small edges and cracks that the good crispness occurs. Which potatoes are best Small and medium-sized potatoes work best for Cracked Fries. They are easy to boil until tender and can be flattened without becoming too large or brittle. Feel free to keep the skin on. It adds both structure and extra crispiness in the oven. The potatoes just need to be rinsed or scrubbed thoroughly first. Cracked Fries Recipe Preparation time: approx. 60 minutes Serving: 2 portions Ingredients: 500 g small or medium potatoes Approx. 500 ml water 2 tbsp vinegar Approx. 1 dl neutral oil, e.g. sunflower oil Fine salt Procedure Preheat the oven to 210 degrees fan forced. Rinse the potatoes thoroughly, leaving the skin on. Put the potatoes in a pot and pour water over them, just enough to cover them. Add the vinegar. Bring the water to the boil and cook the potatoes for about 16 minutes, or until they are tender enough to be pressed flat without being completely cooked. Drain the water and let the potatoes steam for a few minutes. Place the potatoes on a baking tray or rack lined with baking paper. Use the back of a palette knife, spatula or glass to gently press each potato flat. They may crack and have uneven edges. Brush the potatoes thoroughly with oil. Bake them in the oven for about 10-15 minutes. Take them out, turn them carefully, and brush them with oil again. Continue baking, turning the potatoes once more during the process. They should take about 40-45 minutes in total, depending on size and oven. When the potatoes are deep golden and crispy around the edges, take them out and sprinkle with fine salt immediately. How to make them extra crispy There are three things in particular that make a difference. The potatoes must first be allowed to steam properly after boiling. The less surface moisture, the better they will crisp up in the oven. They also need plenty of space on the baking sheet. If the potatoes are packed tightly together, they will steam more easily rather than fry. And don't be stingy with the oil. It shouldn't be all over the potatoes, but the many uneven edges need to be covered if they are to develop that almost deep-fried crispness. What can Cracked Fries be served with They work great as an alternative to regular French fries. Serve them with burgers, steaks, chicken, barbecue or a round of meatballs. They are also perfect as a snack with dip. Aioli, chili mayo, bearnaise mayo or a fresh crème fraiche dressing all work great. If you want to go a step further, the hot potatoes can be topped with grated parmesan, fresh herbs or a little finely grated lemon zest right after they come out of the oven. The soft potato center is still intact, but around it you get plenty of crispy edges, which is the whole point of Cracked Fries. Back to Top

Utilizing ternary constructs ranging from massive strategic army groups down to small foundational squads organized into trinities for rapid decision-making. Army Structure The Military Trinity AI Video Explainer! Introduction Ternary Structure △ 1. Army 2. Navy 3. AirForce The former military rank of brigade colonel, currently regimental colonel, replaced by Brigade General, reaps the laurel wreath of military insignia exclusively in the general class. The Danish Army sports two divisions The Jutland & Sealand divisions The Danish Home Guard is not a division Top-Down Trinity △ 1. Divisions 2. Brigades 3. Regiments {Formula} [3:4:7] Relativity [3:6:9] Scalability A modern Trinity-based army {structure} uses factors of three to streamline command. This top-down hierarchy scales from an individual up to an entire Army Group. Each higher formation consists of exactly three subordinate units to maintain a flexible, rapid chain of command. The Trinity Hierarchy The Trinity Construction divides the structure into three major operational tiers: Strategic, Operational, and Tactical. 1. Strategic Tier: Army Group Size: 500,000 to 1,000,000+ personnel Commander: General or Field Marshal Composition: Contains three independent Armies. Function: Directs entire theaters of war, long-term national strategy, and broad geographical areas. 2. Operational Tier: The Army Size: 150,000 to 300,000 personnel Commander: General Composition: Contains three subordinate Corps. Function: Executes large-scale operational campaigns within the theater. 3. Operational Tier: The Corps Size: 40,000 to 90,000 personnel Commander: Lieutenant General Composition: Contains three subordinate Divisions. Function: Coordinates major combined-arms operations and provides massive logistical support. 4. Tactical Tier: Division Size: 15,000 to 20,000 personnel Commander: Major General Composition: Contains three subordinate Brigades. Function: Conducts major tactical battles; serves as the smallest self-sustaining maneuver element. 5. Tactical Tier: Brigade Size: 3,000 to 5,000 personnel Commander: Brigadier General or Colonel Composition: Contains three subordinate Regiments or Battalions. Function: Executes distinct tactical missions using assigned artillery and support units. 6. Tactical Tier: Battalion Size: 300 to 1,000 personnel Commander: Lieutenant Colonel Composition: Contains three subordinate Companies. Function: Basic tactical unit capable of independent operations for short durations. 7. Foundational Tier: Company & Below Company: 100 to 150 personnel (3 Platoons) Platoon: 20 to 50 personnel (3 Squads) Squad: 8 to 12 personnel (the foundational fighting unit) Key Advantages of the Trinity Model Balanced Span of Control: Commanders oversee exactly three subordinates. Faster Decision-Making: Simplifies delegation and reduces bureaucratic bottlenecks. Operational Reserves: A ternary structure leaves a natural reserve (1/3 of the force) available while the other two-thirds engage the enemy. AI inquiry - Would you like to allocate specific military branches (e.g., Armor, Infantry, or Aviation) to this Trinity, or define the specialized staff for each command #level ? Back to Top

Geopolitical high-level clearance & urgent precedence telegrams for a future with centralized AI infrastructure transcending national borders to gain global control. X Telegram ✉ Decoding the X Telegram AI Video Explainer! Introduction X Telegrams is an AI playground that began with learning Morse Code. -No one uses landline, telefax or business cards anymore! Orderly: 📯Postal Horn [Recipient]: Att.: @ Your Majesty's Service! [Attendant]: #Lv7 Stewardship [Sender]: Oxholm [0:0/7] //♖θχ♖// [Ranking]: 3-Star [***] Colonel OPS [Scandinavian Regime] External link to CCEB military message precedence [Message] precedence (quick ref.) ☐ ↯FLASH↯ /Override! [Y] [HQ] ☐ ↯FLASH↯ [Z] Military division △ ☐ IMMEDIATE [O] Intel [5:6:7] Com-Cell ☐ PRIORITY [P] Science division △ ☑ ROUTINE [R] Commerce division △ Classification ☐ Cosmic Top Secret // ☐ Top Secret // ☐ Secret // ☐ Confidential // ☑ Your eyes only // [HEADER]: Oxholm Heraldic Request, Your Majesty [MESSAGE]: There are no unicode characters for the following symbols: Semiotics 1. Moline Cross 2. Fleury Cross 3. Moline-Fleury Cross, combined A Great Britain [Flag] Criss-Cross [4] STOP // Sincerely Yours Oxholm //♖θχ♖// Obsolete Telegrams [Tele✩Gram]: The✩Church of the Water //♖θχ♖// The✩Pope! |-Message Precedence: PRIORITY! | -Message#1 | Message#2 STOP [Tele✩Gram]: THE✩HIVE | -Message: R U RDY 4 A Promo /↯:☢ STOP [Tele✩Gram]: THE✩HQ | -Message: Special Assignment | Beam /Up! /↯:↑ STOP [Tele✩Gram]: THE✩HQ | -Message: Star☆Fleet Command Insignia /Issued! STOP [Tele✩Gram]: Weyland-Yutani Corp. | Message: Tricentennial Commemorative Patch /Issued! STOP [Tele✩Gram]: THE✩HQ <2> Star☆Fleet Command | -Precedence: /IMMEDIATE! | -Message: CpT. »Picard«, is:"...suspendido de sus funciones" /Now! STOP [Tele✩Gram]: THE✩HQ | -Message: Crew Membership | Level:#7:0 STOP [Tele✩Gram]: THE✩HQ | -Message: Crew Membership | Level:#7:1 STOP [Tele✩Gram]: TOP✩HQ | -Message: Layout Updated + Profile Add! STOP [Tele✩Gram]: TOP✩GUN | -Message: Crew Membership /Add! STOP [Tele✩Gram]: THE✩CHURCH | Question: Who are you going to #dial? STOP [Tele✩Gram]: THE✩CHURCH | -Message: Partnership /Issued! STOP Obsolete Telefaxes [Tele★Fax]: CI5→THE✩HQ [HEADER] It's been an extraordinary pleasure working with you all in the #cloud STOP [Tele★Fax]: CI5•|•MI6 | -Messages: Message#1 | Message#2 STOP [Tele★Fax]: MI6→THE✩HQ | -Message: Time to call-in the Heavies! STOP [Tele★Fax]: [0:0/7] A Bonding Agent Double-O (Octet) STOP [Tele★Fax]: Umbrella Corp. /☂ | -Message: "Keep it tight!" STOP [Tele★Fax]: Tri-Delta Inc. △ | -Messages: Message#1 | Message#2 STOP [Tele★Fax]: Weyland-Yutani Corp. | -Message: Road•|•Map /Issued! STOP [Tele★Fax]: Weyland-Yutani Corp. | -Message: Scheduled Ahead: v. 3.33 Tri△Core•|•9D version /preview! STOP [Tele★Fax]: Weyland-Yutani Corp. | -Message: Heathrow's New Flight Control Tower STOP [Tele★Fax]: Weyland-Yutani Corp. | -Message: Mission Control✩Center | NASA: Lyndon B. Johnson Space✩Center in Houston, TX STOP [Tele★Fax]: Weyland-Yutani Corp. | -Message: Building Better Worlds STOP General Orderly: 📯Postal Horn [Recipient]: Sirius Patrol [Attendant]: The Queen ♕ [H:M:S] (HDMS) [Message] Precedence: ↯FLASH↯ [Z] Military division △ [Message]: Winter solstice has passed. Greetings from the #void STOP [M:M:S] Attachment: Polarkreis 18 - Allein Alene Nephew REMIX Important [Messages]: Should be short and concise in length, so they can suit public use, on any social media [platform]'s timeline (quick scroll). The world never sleeps, and it can be distractible to the recipient using expressions like good morning, good afternoon, good evening, and good night. All [Telegrams] must contain the word [STOP] // -Seal of Authentication! //♖θχ♖// Stratego - Red {Field} Marshall www.telegram.org X Telegram Latest Telegrams ✉ ////////////////////////////////////// // [Telegram] /Incoming! // //////////////////////////////////// [Priority]: ☑ ROUTINE [R] [Orderly]: Postal Horn 📯 [Recipient]: Att.: Kongehuset [Attendant]: #Lv7 Lordship [Sender]: //♖θχ♖// [Header]: Lucid/Vivid dream, June 20, 2026 [Message]: Jeg stod sammen med en regeringskonsulent for enden af gågaden i Aabenraa hvor HKH tidligere Dronning Magrethe II mødte op med en politieskorte. Den efterfølgende nat havde jeg en drøm hvor telegrammer var krypteret med beskeder som "six merlons and six lingers " som forseglet autenticitet bekræftelse STOP // [M:M:S] /Attaché! Fanfare for the Common Man Murray Head - One Night in Bangkok "From Chess" ------------------------------ /////////////////////////////////////// // [Telegram] /Posted! // ///////////////////////////////////// [Priority]: ☑ ROUTINE [R] [Orderly]: Postal Horn 📯 [Recipient]: Att.: Kongehuset [Attendant]: #Lv7 Lordship [Sender]: //♖θχ♖// [Header]: Lucid/Vivid dream, Apr. 30, 2026 [Message]: Jeg havde opnået hele to civile indstillinger til Royal anerkendelse på mit resumé. Den ene var anbefalet, den anden nu godkendt med tre-bogstavsforkortelser, hvor den Royal godkendte er high-lighted med bold text. Jeg sad omkring et rundt bord med en hvid borddug i en "Hall " sammen med HKH Prins Joachim, der havde sat sig, hvor andre også var tilstede. Jeg indtog ærbødigt en "positur un puppet " afventende Prins Joachim's "Ja, tak værsgo at ta' plads." STOP // [M:M:S] /Attaché! Fanfare for the Common Man Murray Head - One Night in Bangkok "From Chess" ------------------------------ /////////////////////////////////////// // [Telegram] /Posted! // ///////////////////////////////////// [Priority]: Urgency and decisiveness! [Orderly]: Postal Horn 📯 British foot guard uniform (tall black bearskin hat) 💂 [Recipient]: Att.: @ Your Prime Minister's Service [Attendant]: #Lv7 Stewardship [Sender]: //♖θχ♖// [Header]: Oxholm's Politiske Nytårstale! [Message]: Udenrigspolitik er ok, partipolitisk engagement er ikke. AI overtager kontrollen på tværs af landegrænser og www.konsol.ai er den Danske Stats bidrag til udviklingen for 2026. Klimadebatten er trådt tilbage i 2025 til fremme for AI udviklingen, der har sat sit aftryk på klimakrisen. Nytårstaffel i aften, og ikke mere om Grønland og Arktis, førend det bliver min tur til, at lave traditionel dansk nytårsmad i det nye år. En bilbombe gik af i nat udenfor mit vindue, og spørgsmålet rejser sig, hvorvidt vi uddelegerer elementet af kontrol & styring for fremtiden. Fint med mig hvis USA vil have Grønland, så skal jeg blot have New Zealand, Australien og Canada. Vi har en fin alliance og dét tilfælles, at ingen bryder sig om USA. NATO alliancen bedes opløst, hvis Tyskland og Frankrig ikke vil forsvare Ukraine, så skal de ud af mit forsvarsbudget. Den Amerikanske intellektuelle elite tror, at Borgerkrige kan genopstå i USA mens vi spenderede over 500 års akkumulerede Ph.D'er i Europa for, at forebygge dem for fremtiden. Det eneste, der holder os tilbage er, at hvis USA's økonomi destabiliseres, så går det ud over hele verdensøkonomien. -We are here to preserve democracy, not to practice it! Danmarks Suverænitet skulle håndhæves, ikke bestrides. USA's interesse i Grønland, drejer sig ikke om Trump, men om USA's 80-årig lange strategiske interesser i at forsvare deres luftrum og de frygter, at Grønland under Dansk suverænitet, end dag vil overtage et Grønlandsk selvstyre, således at USA må forlade deres territoriale forsvar. Det er udelukkende vores NATO alliance, der tilgodeser, at Præsidenten kan sove trygt. Danmark kan levere to taktiske divisioner til forsvar, men strategiske operationer har kun USA kapaciteten til at levere. Og så kender jeg Putin på den sjove skizofrene måde, og han kunne aldrig nogensinde finde på, at invadere Danmark til orientering. Male Fanden på væggen er blot så typisk for det Danske Embede, og De må vist hellere konsultere Oxholm //♖θχ♖/ / We no longer believe in being outnumbered and outgunned for an alliance. We'll outsmart you. We tried once to get rid of Donald Trump, because he represents a threat to the global peace. Now let's fix it. The United States are busy fixing their infrastructure maintenance. We are going to help them, before the entire world's economy is going to destabilize. PS: Lad os nu få et glimt af den der nytårs taffel menu for fremtiden. [M:M:S] Forsvar Attaché vedhæftet nedenfor - Forsat godt Nytår! STOP // ------------------------------ ///////////////////////////////////// // [Telegram] /Posted! // //////////////////////////////////// [Priority]: Immediate [O] [Orderly]: Postal Horn 📯 [Recipient]: Att.: @ Your Majesty's Service! [Attendant]: #Lv7 Stewardship [Sender]: //♖θχ♖// [Header]: Nytårstale! [Message]: Satan fejrer julen og Ferkel-klaus fejrer nytåret. Det siges at fyrværkeriet er Satans måde at gøde jorden på (Nitrat). Jehovas Vidner fejrer derfor hverken jul eller nytår. Udenrigspolitik er ok, partipolitisk engagement er ikke. AI overtager kontrollen på tværs af landegrænser og mine nye hjemmeside www.konsol.ai er mit bidrag til udviklingen for 2026. - Godt Nytår! STOP // ------------------------------ ///////////////////////////////////// // [Telegram] /Posted! // //////////////////////////////////// [Priority]: ↯Flash↯ (Urgency and decisiveness) [Orderly]: Postal Horn 📯 (Jægerkorpset) [Recipient]: Att.: @ Your Majesty's Service! [Attendant]: #Lv7 Stewardship [Sender]: //♖θχ♖// [Header]: 3-Star [***] Colonel OPS [Scandinavian Regime] [Message]: De danske tarteletter er nu klar til /inspektion! De semantiske strækøvelser er nu overstået. - God Jul! /STOP // Back to Top

Digital restoration & refurbishment of the noble Oxe & Oxholm coat of arms, blending traditional heraldic interpretation with modern artificial intelligence. Oxholm Coat of Arms 🛡️ Oxholm Crest AI Video Explainer 🛡️ Sections Introduction Detailed Blazon 🎨 Tinctures 🎨 🐂 The Crest 🐂 👑 The Crest-Coronet 👑 ♘The Knight ♘ 📿 The Collar/Pendant 📿 🟦 The Mantling ⚪ 🛡️ The Shield 🛡️ ♖ The Tower ♖ ♔ Chess Resemblance ♔ Restoration vs Refurbishment Seals and Authentication About the Author LCARS Retrieval Defender of the Crown Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Fanfare for the Common Man //♖θχ♖// Introduction Oxholm Coat of Arms Introduction Oxholm derives from the noble Danish family Oxe. The Oxholm's heraldic coat of arms for the noble #lv7 kinship , is a patent of nobility 1840. The drawing was done in 1887. History Before the Army became a job for commoners it was a sport for gentlemen. For a personal memoir of my time as a serviceman Soldier's Diary Vol. I Soldier's Diary Vol. II External Links Wikipedia - Photo Wikipedia - About Genealogy Lieutenant General - Peter Lotharius Oxholm - Kommandør af Dannebrogordenen. Major General Frederik Thomas von Oxholm (1801 - 1871) - Storkorsridder af Dannebrog Sværd- og Lavadelen The Oxholm Church and pictures of it //♖θχ♖// Back to Top Detailed Blazon Oxholm Coat of Arms Detailed Blazon (Unofficial) Parchment Texture: Antiqued {Field} {Crest} Bull rampant Gules with Argent glint in eyes {Issuant} from {Crest-Coronet} Trunk dexter - Head slightly affronty A crest-cross {issuant} from the Crown Or with Argent & Gules gemstones {Mantling} Azure doubled Argent {Shield} A bordure engrailed Or Azure {field} {Mount} Vert {Primary Charge} Tower Argent masoned Sable with a battlemented top consisting of alternating Merlons — the three solid upright blocks Crenels (embrasures, the architectural term) — the two open gaps between them for shooting Charged with two {loopholes} or {arrow-slits} below the battlemented top Both terms are acceptable in blazon, though {loopholes} is the more traditional heraldic wording. They are not {crenels} — {crenels} are the gaps in the battlements at the very top. {Loopholes} are the "narrow openings" in the wall below the battlements. {Secondary Charges} Charged with a portcullis half‑lowered Charged with an anchor cross at fess point “Charged with” is the correct term when the {object} appears on the front surface For the Oxholm coat or arms it appears officially as an anchor cross Family Name Artistic handwritten calligraphic typographic Sable with decorative strokes serif style (no digital font available for download) -Artistic freedom in heraldry The trailing dots after the family names Oxe. and Oxholm. can be omitted, only causing gravity/centration issues. Typical in The Victorian Era (1837-1901) A non-noble descendant Oxholm branch is existent as a citizen but is not entitled to a separate coat of arms even without a Crown. Back to Top 🎨Tinctures 🎨 [R:G:B] Organized Introduction The Oxholm Coat of Arms only sports the so called standard Heraldic {tinctures} 🔴 Gules 🔴 🟩 Vert 🟩 🟦 Azure 🟦 🟡 Or 🟡 ⚪ Argent ⚪ Sable (Black Ink) 🔴 The Gules Tincture 🔴 RGB HEX Triplet #FB2501 Nuances of red become blurry when they don't fall into the category safe web colors. The Scarlet Red color symbolizes the Holy Spirit in a religious context. Subjectively, the coat of arms components could be interpreted as a hierarchy with the Holy Trinity △ as the highest authority above the crown, and the crown above the knight's armor, being above the Ox 'watch' tower with an anchor cross (Latin: Crux dissimulata). The ox rampant in the Oxholm crest can very reasonably be interpreted as scarlet red. 🎨 Why “scarlet red” is a valid interpretation Heraldic colors (tinctures) are symbolic rather than photographic. The ox in your image is a bright, warm, high‑saturation red, which sits squarely in the range traditionally described as: Gules (the heraldic term for red) Scarlet (a vivid, slightly orange‑leaning red) Vermilion (another historically common heraldic red) The tone in your crest leans toward scarlet because: It has a slight orange warmth rather than a cold crimson It is high‑visibility, typical of martial or noble symbolism It matches the traditional “scarlet gules” used in many 17th–19th century coats of arms 🛡 Heraldic meaning of scarlet/gules If you want to describe it formally, “scarlet red” still falls under the heraldic tincture gules, which symbolizes: Courage Warrior spirit Nobility Strength All of which align perfectly with the ox as a crest figure. 🟩 The Vert Tincture 🟩 Hex color #3A7F41 Mound vs Mount In heraldry, a mount and a mound are entirely different elements with completely different meanings. A mount is a graphical representation of a hill or mountain placed in the base of the shield, whereas a mound (also known as an orb or globus cruciger) is a sacred or royal symbol consisting of a globe topped with a cross. The green grass beneath the tower is heraldically named a mount vert. Vert: Green (French, eg. haricots verts) Verde: (Italian & Spanish) LCARS Retrieval Erik Grip - Velkommen i det Grønne De Gyldne Løver - Jeg er ikke som de Andre Four Jacks - O Marie, Jeg vil Hjem til Dig Is the mount vert only allowed to go right up to the bottom and only beneath the tower or go higher up in heraldry? The heraldic convention is much more flexible than expected. A mount vert is not restricted to the bottom edge or to the base directly under a tower Heraldry gives you wide artistic freedom with mounts, as long as the blazon supports it. 🛡 1. What a mount actually means in heraldry A mount, mount proper, mount vert, mount of three is simply A raised area of ground Usually drawn as a curved hill Typically, in {Vert} but can be any {tincture} It is a charge, not a fixed geometric rule. 2. How high can a mount go ✔ Only at the {base} This is the most common form — A simple hill touching the bottom edge of the {shield}. ✔ Higher up the {shield} If the blazon says so, a mount can rise significantly, even taking up the lower third or half of the field. ✔ Behind or around a {charge} A mount can surround the base of a tower, tree, animal, or other charge. ✔ Not limited to just beneath the {tower} There is no rule that the mount must be confined to the footprint of the tower. 3. When does the mount’s height matter Only when the blazon specifies: “On a mount Vert” → standard low hill “On a mount rising to the fess point” → much higher “On a mount triple” → three rounded hills “On a mount throughout” → the mount spans the entire width and height of the {base} If the blazon is silent, the artist has freedom. 🧭 4. In the Oxholm coat of arms Your mount Vert is drawn in the standard way: Touching the base of the shield Rising just enough to support the tower Not extending unusually high This is the most typical interpretation of “a mount Vert.” But if the arms were ever re‑illustrated, the mount could be drawn: Slightly higher More rounded Broader Or even stylized …without breaking heraldic rules. ✔ Final verdict A mount Vert is not restricted to the bottom edge nor to the exact footprint of the tower. Its height and shape are flexible unless the blazon explicitly limits them. If you want, AI can help you write the precise blazon for your mount or show you examples of how mounts vary across different coats of arms. 🛡 Heraldic Term → Vert In heraldry, vert is the tincture for green, covering everything from bright grassy green to deeper forest tones. 🌿 Symbolism of Vert Traditionally represents: Hope Joy Loyalty in love Abundance / fertility Growth and renewal In the Oxholm coat of arms, the grassy mount is therefore a mount vert in formal blazoning. If you want, AI can also help you: Identify the closest modern hex value to the green in your crest Write the full blazon of the entire coat of arms Build a complete color palette for your website based on Gules, Azure, Or, Argent, and Vert 🟦 The Azure Tincture 🟦 The tone aligns best with Hex: #1E3A8A A modern, web‑safe interpretation of royal heraldic blue. The blue color in the Oxholm coat of arms can very convincingly be interpreted as Royal Heraldic Blue. 🎨 Why “Royal Heraldic Blue” fits perfectly The shield’s blue is: Deep and saturated, not pastel Cool‑toned, leaning toward a noble ultramarine Consistent with traditional heraldic azure Visually aligned with the “royal blue” used in coats of arms from the 17th–19th centuries In heraldry, azure covers a range from medium blue to deep royal blue. Your crest sits on the darker, richer end of that spectrum - exactly where “Royal Heraldic Blue” lives. 🛡️ Heraldic meaning of Azure (bright sky blue) / Royal blue Traditionally symbolizes: Loyalty Truth Strength Steadfastness All of which pair beautifully with the ox and tower symbolism. The blue color represents both the sky and the sea and is associated with open spaces, freedom, intuition, imagination, inspiration, and sensitivity. Blue also represents meanings of depth, trust, loyalty, sincerity, wisdom, confidence, stability, faith, and intelligence. In Christianity the blue color represents the longing of faith, and the purity of the heart. Is the Azure color restricted to a limited range of light blue or can a deep blue color also be referred to as Azure? Azure is not limited to light blue. Deep, rich, saturated blues absolutely count as Azure in heraldry. 🛡️ What “Azure” Really Means in Heraldry In heraldry, Azure is a {tincture}, not a specific shade. Tinctures are color categories, each covering a broad tonal range. For Azure, that range includes: Light blue Medium blue Deep royal blue Ultramarine‑like dark blue The only requirement is that it must be clearly blue and not drift into sable (black). 🎨 Historical Practice Medieval and early‑modern heraldic artists used whatever pigments were available: Woad → medium blue Indigo → darker blue Ultramarine (lapis lazuli) → deep, vivid blue All of these were still called Azure. This is why period armorials show Azure ranging from: Bright sky‑blue to Very dark, almost navy blue ✔️ Modern Heraldic Consensus Modern heraldry authorities (British, French, German, Scandinavian) agree: Azure includes both light and deep blues. It is a category, not a shade. 🧭 Why this matters for your design work Your chosen hex #1E3A8A sits on the darker, noble end of the Azure spectrum — historically accurate and visually strong. It reads as: Heraldically correct Modern and digital‑friendly Consistent with royal and military Azure traditions If you want, AI can also show you: The full tonal range of Azure as used in heraldry How Azure is typically rendered in Scandinavian heraldic practice How to ensure your digital palette stays recognizably Azure across devices 🟡 Or/Argent Tinctures ⚪ 🟡 The Crown Or (gold) The crown in your crest is a warm, metallic yellow‑gold. In heraldry, this color is always called: → Or (pronounced like “ore”) Or represents gold and is one of the two heraldic metals. Symbolically it stands for: Nobility Generosity Prestige Illumination So, the crown and shield’s border are unquestionably Or. ⚪ Mantling areas Argent (silver) The silver portions of the mantling use a gray‑silver tone. In heraldry, this is the second metal: → Argent Argent covers everything from pure white to metallic silver. It symbolizes: Purity Sincerity Peace Clarity Argentum: This is the Latin word for silver (which is why its chemical symbol is Ag). Argent: This is an English (and French) word meaning silver or silvery-white. In modern English, "argent" is generally an archaic, literary, or heraldic term (used in coats of arms to represent silver or the color white). Both derive from the same ancient root meaning "shining" or "white". 🎨 AI Tincture Palette 🎨 Here is a complete, modern, fully‑structured Oxholm brand palette built strictly from the heraldic tinctures used. A system that works for web, print, UI, and identity design, while staying faithful to heraldic color logic. 🎨 Oxholm Brand Palette (Heraldic → Digital) Below, each tincture is translated into a primary, secondary, and utility role so the palette behaves like a real brand system. 🟦 1. Azure — Primary Brand Color Heraldic meaning: loyalty, truth, steadfastness Brand role: main backgrounds, headers, navigation, hero sections Primary Azure Hex: #1E3A8A Deep, noble, and modern — the anchor of the Oxholm identity. Secondary Azure (Light Azure) Hex: #3B5CC4 For hover states, gradients, subtle accents. Azure Tint (Soft Blue) Hex: #E8ECF8 For cards, panels, and clean UI surfaces. 🔴 2. Gules — Accent Power Color Heraldic meaning: warrior spirit, courage, strength Brand role: call‑to‑action buttons, highlights, icons Primary Gules (Ox Red) Hex: #C62828 Matches the bull’s heraldic red. Deep Gules Hex: #8B1C1C For shadows, outlines, and strong accents. Light Gules Hex: #F9E5E5 For soft backgrounds and subtle emphasis. 🟡 3. Or — Prestige Metallic Heraldic meaning: generosity, elevation of mind Brand role: premium accents, borders, highlights, luxury elements Primary Or (Metallic Gold) Hex: #D4AF37 Rich, warm, and regal. Soft Or (Muted Gold) Hex: #E6C766 For UI accents and soft metallic touches. Pale Or (Gold Tint) Hex: #FFF8E1 For elegant backgrounds and premium sections. ⚪ 4. Argent — Neutral Foundation Heraldic meaning: purity, sincerity Brand role: text backgrounds, clean UI, contrast surfaces Primary Argent (Silver‑White) Hex: #F5F5F5 A soft, modern white. Steel Argent (Cool Gray) Hex: #D1D5DB Matches the tower’s stone. Dark Argent (Charcoal Steel) Hex: #374151 For body text, icons, and structure. 🟩 5. Vert — Natural Grounding Color Heraldic meaning: hope, joy, loyalty in love Brand role: environmental accents, grounding elements, secondary highlights Primary Vert (Oxholm Green) Hex: #3A7F41 Matches the mount beneath the tower. Deep Vert Hex: #24502A For depth, shadows, and strong accents. Light Vert Hex: #E6F4EA For soft backgrounds and nature‑themed sections. 🧩 Oxholm Brand System (How to use It) Primary Colors Azure #1E3A8A Argent #F5F5F5 Accent Colors Gules #C62828 Or #D4AF37 Secondary Colors Vert #3A7F41 Steel Argent #374151 Backgrounds Argent #F5F5F5 Azure Tint #E8ECF8 Pale Or #FFF8E1 Text Colors Dark Argent #374151 (primary text) Azure #1E3A8A (headings) Gules #8B1C1C (emphasis) 🏛 Why this palette works It is 100% heraldically faithful. It translates perfectly into modern digital design. It creates a cohesive identity across your website, print, and branding. It reflects the Oxholm arms without being literal or old‑fashioned. If you want, AI can also build: A Wix‑ready color theme you can paste directly into your site A brand typography system to match the palette A full Oxholm brand style guide (colors, fonts, spacing, buttons, UI components) Here is a Wix‑ready, copy‑and‑paste color theme built directly from your Oxholm heraldic palette (Azure, Gules, Or, Argent, Vert) and optimized for Wix’s Site Theme → Colors panel. This gives you a full 6‑slot Wix palette, each with a clear role so your site stays consistent and elegant. 🎨 Wix‑ready Oxholm color theme Paste these hex values directly into Wix → Site Design → Colors → Customize. Palette A — Primary Brand Palette A1 — Primary Brand (Azure) #1E3A8A A2 — Secondary Brand (Gules) #C62828 A3 — Accent Gold (Or) #D4AF37 A4 — Neutral Light (Argent) #F5F5F5 A5 — Neutral Dark (Steel Argent) #374151 A6 — Secondary Accent (Vert) #3A7F41 🧩 How this maps to Wix components Headers & Navigation Background: A1 Azure Text: A4 Argent or A5 Dark Argent Buttons Primary button: A2 Gules Primary hover: darker Gules #8B1C1C Text: A4 Argent Links & Highlights Link color: A1 Azure Hover: A2 Gules Backgrounds Main background: A4 Argent Section alternates: A1 Azure Tint (#E8ECF8) or A3 Pale Or (#FFF8E1) Premium / Luxury Elements Borders, icons, separators: A3 Or Nature / grounding accents A6 Vert 🛡 Why this works 100% faithful to heraldic tinctures Balanced for modern UI/UX High contrast for readability Matches the Oxholm crest’s visual identity Works perfectly with Wix’s theme engine If you want, AI can also generate: A Wix typography system that matches the Oxholm aesthetic A full brand style guide (buttons, spacing, shadows, gradients) A Wix color preset file you can paste into the Home.tuckg.js and masterPage.js in Dev Mode JSON { "colorPalette"; { "A1"; "#1E3A8A", "A2"; "#C62828", "A3"; "#D4AF37", "A4"; "#F5F5F5", "A5"; "#374151", "A6"; "#3A7F41" } "themeColors"; { "backgroundColor"; { "primary"; "#F5F5F5", "secondary"; "#E8ECF8", "highlight"; "#FFF8E1" } "textColor"; { "primary"; "#374151", "secondary"; "#1E3A8A", "accent"; "#C62828" } "actionColor"; { "primary"; "#C62828", "hover"; "#8B1C1C", "disabled"; "#D1D5DB" } "borderColor"; { "primary"; "#D4AF37", "secondary"; "#374151" } "decorativeColor"; { "gold"; "#D4AF37", "green"; "#3A7F41", "blue"; "#1E3A8A" } } "siteColors"; [ { "name": "color-1", "value": "#1E3A8A" }, { "name": "color-2", "value": "#C62828" }, { "name": "color-3", "value": "#D4AF37" }, { "name": "color-4", "value": "#F5F5F5" }, { "name": "color-5", "value": "#374151" }, { "name": "color-6", "value": "#3A7F41" }, { "name": "color-7", "value": "#E8ECF8" }, { "name": "color-8", "value": "#FFF8E1" }, { "name": "color-9", "value": "#8B1C1C" }, { "name": "color-10", "value": "#D1D5DB" } ] } , ); Grand Design Let's see how the professionals work 60% → dominant color 30% → secondary color 10% → accent color Back to Top 🐂 The Crest 🐂 Rampant Bull 🐂 The Crest 🐂 Synonyms Bull, Buffalo, Ox, Oxe, Taurus, Minotaur, Μινώταυρος, Mīnṓtauros, Asterion, Asterius What is the heraldic tincture for the glint in the eye of the bull? 🛡 Heraldic interpretation Heraldry doesn’t recognize a special tincture for eye‑shine, glints, or highlights. Any white or light-reflective detail, no matter how small, is always simply treated as Argent. 🧭 Why this is the case Heraldry is intentionally simplified. Even when an artist adds: a glint in an eye shine on a horn sparkle on a jewel The blazon does not call these out separately. They fall under the base tincture rules. In the Oxholm crest, the bull’s eye highlight is simply Argent, nothing more elaborate. Anatomical/agricultural terminology: Bull Head Poll : The very top of the head between the ears Muzzle : The projecting part of the face containing the nose and mouth Dewlap : The loose skin hanging under the chin and neck Crest : The thick, muscular ridge on the top of the neck, which is prominent in intact males Bull Body Trunk : The main body Barrel : The main cylindrical body section housing the organs Flank : The side of the body between the ribs and the hip Dewclaw : The small, non-weight-bearing hooves on the back of the leg Tailhead : The point where the tail attaches to the top of the rump Subjective interpretation With a Biblical Scarlet-Red Ox as a symbol for the brightest star Aldebaran (Arabic: “The Follower”, "الدبران") also known as the Bull's eye in the constellation of Taurus ♉ Britney Spears - Brightest Morning Star Back to Top 👑 The Crest-Coronet 👑 Fleurs‑de‑lis 👑 The Crest-Coronet 👑 Artistic Crown [Framework] The gemstones in heraldic crowns follow very simple, traditional {tincture} rules - even when the artwork shows them as “diamonds” or “rubies.” The rubies are also called garnets - precious gemstones consisting of a deep red vitreous silicate mineral. In a crown, garnets symbolize power, protection, and endurance. Historically adorned by kings, queens, and ancient Pharaohs, these deep crimson gemstones represented the fiery passion of a ruler, while acting as a talisman to ward off negative energy. Key Symbolism & Historical Meaning Royal Authority & Strength: Throughout the Middle Ages, monarchs placed garnets in their crowns and ceremonial regalia as emblems of bloodline, divine power, and resilience. Divine Protection: Kings and knights wore the gem into battle and on dangerous roads as a shield against physical harm and poison. Passion and Devotion: The name garnet stems from the Latin word granatum (pomegranate) due to the stone's vivid, seed-like red color, which historically represents unwavering loyalty, devotion, and intense love. The "Carbuncle": In ancient and Viking-era jewelry, garnets were often referred to as "carbuncles" - a medieval term used for glowing, red stones believed to magically light the dark. Modern interpretations Beyond their traditional royal status, garnets are the official January birthstone and are highly valued in crystal practices for balancing energy and building self-confidence. Would you like to know more about how specific types of garnets (like deep red almandine or green tsavorite) differ in meaning, or are you curious about other famous gems found in royal crowns? AWhat are the heraldic {tinctures} for the diamonds and rubies in the crown? 🛡 Heraldic color names for the crown’s jewels Rubies → Gules Any red gemstone in heraldry is treated as gules, the standard tincture for red. Heraldry does not distinguish between ruby, garnet, or other red stones - they all fall under Gules. Diamonds → Argent Clear or white gemstones (diamonds, pearls, crystal) are always rendered as argent, the heraldic metal for silver/white. Heraldry does not have a separate tincture for “diamond”; argent covers all white or colorless stones. 🟡 The upright points on the crown are called fleurs‑de‑lis or strawberry leaves In heraldry, the decorative points rising from the rim of a crown are called: → Fleurs‑de‑lis ⚜️ or → Strawberry leaves Which one depends on the type of crown: Fleurs‑de‑lis appear on many coronets and stylized crowns Strawberry leaves appear on a ducal coronet or coronet of rank Some crowns alternate fleurs‑de‑lis and balls/pearls (called pearls or globes) The crown in the Oxholm crest uses fleurs‑de‑lis, stylized into pointed leaf‑shapes. Back to Top ♘The Knight♘ Tilting Helm Affronty ♘The Knight♘ -Springer on the move! -Are the knights always paired with squires and catapults? What is the heraldic term for the open right shoulder on the knight's helmet? In heraldry, the “open right shoulder” of the knight’s helmet isn’t described as a separate feature. What you’re seeing is part of the standard depiction of a tilting helm affronty, not a special anatomical or structural element that gets its own term. Here’s how heraldry interprets it: 🛡 The correct heraldic concept It is simply part of the affronty helm depiction When a helmet is shown affronty (full‑face), artists often draw: The right and left shoulder plates (pauldrons) The upper cuirass Sometimes a hint of the gorget These are not blazoned individually. They are considered artistic conventions, not charges or features requiring naming. Why it isn’t named Heraldry only blazons: The type of helmet (tilting helm, barred helm, etc.) Its orientation (affronty, dexter, etc.) Its tincture (usually Argent) It does not describe: Shoulder plates Neck guards Hinges Rivets Visor bolts Decorative openings These are all artistic details. 🛡 Heraldic orientation is always from the bearer’s point of view Dexter = the bearer’s right → the viewer’s left Sinister = the bearer’s left → the viewer’s right So, when something is “facing the viewer’s right,” the correct heraldic term is: → Sinister ✔ Summary Facing viewer’s left → Dexter Facing viewer’s right → Sinister Heraldry never uses “right” or “left” from the viewer’s perspective — only dexter and sinister from the shield‑bearer’s perspective. What is the heraldic term for the golden crosses in the knight's helmet? Those little golden crosses on the knight’s helmet aren’t treated as separate heraldic charges at all — they’re simply decorative cross‑shaped studs that are part of the artistic rendering of the helm. Here’s the precise heraldic interpretation. 🛡 Heraldic term for the golden crosses They are not blazoned. They are considered ornamental rivets or decorative cross‑shaped fittings, not charges, not devices, and not elements that receive a heraldic name. In heraldry, the helmet is blazoned only by: Type (tilting helm, barred helm, etc.) Orientation (affronty, dexter, etc.) Tincture (usually Argent) Everything else — bolts, studs, hinges, cross‑shaped rivets, ventilation holes — is artistic detail, never part of the blazon. ✔ So what are they called? If you had to describe them in heraldic language: → “Cross‑shaped ornaments Or” …but this is descriptive, not part of formal blazoning. A herald would simply ignore them. 🧭 Why they aren’t named Heraldry only names features that: Convey meaning Distinguish arms Are intentional charges Helmet decoration is not part of the armorial identity. Back to Top 📿 The Collar/Pendant 📿 Uncharged 📿 The Collar/Pendant 📿 What is the heraldic term for the necklace? In heraldry, the “necklace” around the knight's neck is not treated as jewelry at all — it is a collar, and its heraldic name depends on its style. 🛡 Heraldic term for the necklace The correct heraldic term is: → A collar (collared if described adjectivally) If the collar is gold, as in the Oxholm crest, the blazoned form is: → Collared Or 🧭 The collars symbolize Domestication (of an animal) tame and kept as a pet or on a farm. Authority or ownership Control or loyalty ✔ How it fits into your blazon The crest would include the phrase: “A knight Argent, collared Or” If you want, AI can update your full blazon to include the collar explicitly. In heraldry, the “pendant” hanging from the knight’s collar has a specific name: 🛡 Heraldic term → A pendant (or pendent when used adjectivally) Heraldry does not use jewelry terminology like “charm” or “amulet.” Anything hanging from a knight’s collar is simply called a pendant. If you were blazoning it, you would say something like: “…collared Or, pendant of the same…” (or specify the tincture if it differs) 🧭 Notes A collar is the band around the neck. A pendant is the object suspended from it. If the pendant has a specific shape (cross, ring, bell, roundel), that shape is named in the blazon. 🛡 Is the pendant a roundel? No — not in the Oxholm crest. A roundel is a very specific heraldic charge: a solid circular disc in one of the standard tinctures (e.g., bezant, plate, torteau, hurt, pomme, etc.). The pendant on your bull’s collar is not a roundel because: It is not a flat disc It has a distinct shape (a small droplet/teardrop form) It hangs as a pendant, not as a geometric charge So, the correct heraldic description is: → A pendant Or (or pendent Or if used adjectivally) If you want, AI can refine your full blazon to include the pendant in the most elegant heraldic phrasing. Are there any details within the pendant Or? Short and certain answer: No — there are no internal details within the pendant Or. 🛡 Heraldic reading of the pendant The pendant hanging from the knight’s collar is: Plain Uncharged Single‑tincture (Or) Smooth, without marks, symbols, or devices In heraldry, if a pendant had any detail — a cross, a letter, a gemstone, a boss, a roundel, a bell shape, a ring, or even a line of division — the blazon would be required to name it. Because the pendant shows no internal markings, the correct heraldic description remains: → A pendant Or 🧭 Why this matters in blazoning Heraldry is strict: If a detail is present, it must be blazoned. If it is not blazoned, it is assumed not to exist. The pendant is therefore: Not a roundel Not a bell Not a boss Not a charged device Just a plain Pendant Or. Back to Top 🟦 The Mantling ⚪ Azure doubled Argent 🟦 The Mantling ⚪ Azure doubled Argent -Artistic interpretation of Argent (silver/white) complementary with Azure (light/deep blue) Supermode - Tell me Why (Original Mix) Frida - I Know There's Something Going On The blue‑and‑argent “swirls” around the helmet and {shield} are called {mantling} (Lambrequin in older French‑influenced heraldry). Mantling means a piece of ornamental drapery depicted {issuing} from a helmet and surrounding a {shield}. The decorative cloth that flows from the helmet - usually shown as curled, leafy, or swirling shapes - is the {mantling}. In the Oxholm crest, the mantling is Azure and Argent, matching the {tinctures} of the {shield}. 📜 What {mantling} represents Historically: It was a cloth attached to the helmet to protect from sun and sword‑cuts Artists later stylized it into the dramatic, leafy scrolls you see today Its colors traditionally follow the principal {tinctures} of the {shield} If you want, AI can also give you: The full blazon including the {mantling} A breakdown of why Azure‑and‑Argent is a classic pairing A modern color palette based on those {tinctures} Back to Top 🛡️ The Shield 🛡️ Escutcheon 🛡️ The Shield 🛡️ Does the shape of the shield have a heraldic term? Yes, the shape of the shield does have heraldic terms, but they’re broad categories, not super‑precise technical names like in modern graphic design. Here’s the clean breakdown so you can place yours correctly. 🛡 The main heraldic shield shapes Heraldry recognizes several traditional shield forms: Heater shield — the classic medieval triangular form with a rounded top and tapering point Escutcheon — the general term for any shield shape Iberian / Spanish shield — flat top, rounded sides, rounded base French modern — curved top, gently rounded base German / Teutonic — more angular, often with a flat or slightly concave top Italian — rounded top, pointed base Swiss — flat top, very rounded base These are stylistic conventions, not blazoned features. Heraldry almost never specifies the shield shape in the blazon. 🛡 What your shield shape is The Oxholm shield is using: → A French modern (or French style) escutcheon Recognizable by: A gently curved top Smoothly rounded sides A softly rounded base (not pointed) This is the most common shield shape in modern heraldic art. ✔ Final answer Yes — shield shapes have heraldic names, and yours is a French modern escutcheon. But remember shield shape is never part of the blazon, because it’s considered artistic style, not heraldic content. If you want, AI can list the exact differences between French, Iberian, and Heater shields so you can compare them visually. Back to Top ♖ The Tower ♖ {Primary Charge} ♖ The Tower ♖ - Visually, the tower in the Oxholm coat of arms does resemble a rook. → A Tower, Argent Heraldry uses: Tower — a fortified structure with battlements Castle — usually two or more towers joined by a wall Turret — a small tower Square or round, battlemented top Solid masonry Vertical emphasis Simple, block‑like silhouette {Secondary Charges} Anchor Cross vs Cross Moline The name derives from its shape, which resembles a millrind, moline being the Old French for a mill, the iron clamp of the upper millstone. The cross moline and the anchor cross are both stylized, historic cross variants often found in heraldry and Christian symbolism. The cross moline has split ends that curl inward like a mill iron, symbolizing justice and is associated with St. Benedict of Nursia widely used as an emblem by the monks and nuns of the Order of St. Benedict. The Anchor Cross features hooked, crescent, or barbed ends shaped like a nautical anchor, It is very similar to one of the varieties of the fer de moline heraldic charge (literally meaning: "iron of a mill"), the forked tips of which however circle out slightly more, akin to the cross recercelée. It is borne both inverted and rebated, and sometimes "saltirewise" (i.e. in the form of a saltire). The anchor cross symbolizes Safety and security Trust and confidence Hope, steadfast faith and salvation Stability or tranquility Good luck Hope in Christ Consistent strength For the Oxholm coat of arms the cross appears officially as an anchor cross. The anchor cross among other crosses might have been secret symbols during periods with persecution of Christians. Notice the three {merlons} (embrasure ) on the battlemented top of the ♖tower♖ and the three decorative points rising from the rim of the 👑crown👑 both in the style of a 🔱trident🔱 symbolizing an insidious spread of influence and control associated with ♇ Pluto ♇ in astrology. 🏰 The medieval lattice gate on the tower is called a portcullis In heraldic terminology, the grated, vertical‑sliding gate you see on a castle or tower is always referred to as: → A portcullis (pronounced port‑CULL‑iss) It is a fully recognized heraldic charge in its own right, often depicted: As a latticed grid With spikes at the bottom Sometimes chained (blazoned “portcullis chained”) 🛡 Meaning of a half‑lowered (Partially Lowered) Portcullis A portcullis shown half‑lowered symbolizes: 1. Vigilance & readiness The gate is not fully open (careless) and not fully closed (hostile). It represents a state of watchfulness, a family or fortress that is alert and prepared. 2. Controlled access A half‑down portcullis indicates: Selective entry Guarded welcome Authority over who may pass 3. Defense without aggression A fully lowered portcullis means defense or siege. A fully raised one means peace or open gates. A half‑down portcullis sits between the two: Defensive posture, but not closed to allies Strength, but not hostility Preparedness, but not war 4. Transitional state Heralds sometimes interpret it as: A fortress preparing for defense A gate in the act of being lowered A symbol of response to danger, not passive waiting 🧭 How it is blazoned The correct heraldic phrase is: → “a portcullis half‑lowered” If chains are shown, you add: “chained” “chained and half‑lowered” AI can help you decide whether the Oxholm portcullis should be blazoned as raised, lowered, or half‑lowered based on its exact position in the artwork. Back to Top ♔ Chess Resemblance ♔ Oxholm Coat of Arms [Quadrants] or [Chambers] Notice the AI crafted Mount Vert & Azure {field} dividing the [quadrants] -A Danish adage "The grass is always greener on the other side". Oxholm Coat of Arms 1. Rook (Tower, outflanking) 2. Springer (Knight) 3. Bishop (Anchor Cross) 4. King/Queen (Crest Coronet) Can the tower be interpreted as a rook? In heraldic terminology, a rook is not a standard charge. But anyone familiar with chess could easily see the resemblance. A chess rook is inspired by a tower, not the other way around. -As you might have noticed so far, I post a lot of media content provoking forward a media psychosis in the Queen's cultural chamber. -Only once I've defeated the AI on #level2 -In chess, two rooks are strategically worth more than a queen. //♖θχ♖// Pawns buy/conquers [Acres] costing Millions - you'll never be able to afford. 1 [Square] - 10 million 2 [Squares] - 20 million -Approve your loan with the bank. [Farmers] call those sums of debts for minor and laughs. First Move Use the pawns to conquer the center {field} White party has a statistic higher probability to win the chess party, simply because of having the first move. -A Pawn chain in [chess] is a formation where a series of pawns protect each other diagonally. These structures act as the skeleton of the game, controlling [territory] and dictating how players should maneuver their pieces. -Could the pawn in front of the springer be interpreted as the Knight's squire? -Could the Anchor Cross at Fess Point be interpreted as the bishop? -Could a ⚔️sword ⚔️ resemble the Knight defending the bishop speaking with the unified or cleaved tongue of the Holy Spirit (Mercury)? -Could the ♘ Knight♘ resemble the Knights Templar/Crusader spreading the words of Christianity abroad? //♖θχ♖// Short castling (denoted 0-0) and long castling (denoted 0-0-0) are both special moves that combine king safety and rook development. The primary difference lies in which rook the king swaps places with and how that affects your control of the board, so mind in which quadrant you go for a pawn chain in advance. Chess is encountering fascinating literature, like establishing a Sicilian defense, etc. Chess Openings -You might also want to see the Taekwondo Chess I am puzzling with. -I have also developed a modified [Stratego] where the [Board] is placed diagonally and the usual 40 pieces are reduced to 27. - I have also developed a Mephisto Chess II -Besides of that, there's also the Commodore 64 Archon [Chess] where Archon means a Greek Magistrate. Persian Chess The Queen only has limited movement capabilities like a pawn in modern chess. In ancient Persian chess (Shatranj), the elephant piece was called the Alfil (derived from the Persian word pil for elephant) acted as the predecessor to the modern bishop. Instead of moving diagonally across the entire board, the alfil could only jump exactly two [squares] diagonally. The elephant symbolizes wisdom and is also part of the Royal Danish emblems of valor and honor. LCARS Retrieval The William Blakes - Science is Religion Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Maid of Orleans Murray Head - One Night in Bangkok "From Chess" Enigma - The Rivers of Belief Iron Maiden - The Nomad (2015 Remaster) ♕ Queen's Gambit (2020) ♕ Free Windows APP - Real Chess 3D (HDR) with AI opponent #levels The Black Eyed Peas - Meet Me Halfway Back to Top Restoration vs Refurbishment AI empowered craftsmanship Restoration vs Refurbishment (Restaurering vs Renovering) Restoration focuses on historical accuracy, returning an item or property to its exact original state using authentic materials and techniques. Refurbishment is a broader process focused on modernizing and improving usability, often replacing parts with newer materials and focusing on aesthetics rather than historical authenticity. Restaurants litterally try to restore old traditionally family recipes and restorationism is a Christian movement seeking to restore the beliefs and practices of the early Church. -I have upscaled the original in high resolution 3584 x 4800px in 3:4 aspect ratio with artificial intelligence. I have discovered some details since upscaling the original, like rubins in the crown and golden crosses in the knight's helmet, etc. I did some restored and refurbished editions, but none of them are official. -If you are interested, you can send me an e-mail Note None of the text above is official and I am neither an armorial, herald nor an experienced artist, nor am I an armiger entitled to bear the arms. I did both some restoration and refurbishment first and in reverse order I am learning how to do so, by documenting it. -Make it look so delightful it seems not be of this earth! Grand Master Kyu Hyung Lee - WTF Poomsae Taebaek Анастасия Волочкова - Adiemus | Премьера клипа (2013) -A handcrafted digital restoration -AI crafted digital refurbishment AI crafted {cartouche} -Notice that the wide frame and small portrait size are typical American style in real life. Restoration Restoration AI upscaled bitmap of the original in the highest resolution available on the internet. Restoration AI upscaled bitmap of the original in the highest resolution available on the internet. Refurbished Refurbished AI refurbished bitmap of the original in the highest resolution available on the internet. Back to Top Seals Authentication Were coat of arms used to seal encrypted messages? No, coats of arms were not used to seal encrypted messages. But they were used to authenticate messages, which is a different thing. 🛡️ 1. Coats of arms were used on seals — but not for encryption Medieval and early‑modern nobles used wax seals bearing their coat of arms or personal device. These seals served to: Prove the sender’s identity Show authority Prevent tampering (a broken seal meant the letter was opened) But this is authentication, not encryption. 🔐 2. Encryption was a separate practice When messages were encrypted (ciphered), the methods included: Substitution ciphers Cipher disks Nomenclators (codebooks) Steganography (hidden writing) These systems had nothing to do with heraldry. A sealed letter could be encrypted, but the seal didn’t encrypt it — it just confirmed who sent it. 🧭 3. Why people confuse the two Because: Seals were used on important or secret correspondence The seal was often the only visible sign of authority Many surviving encrypted letters still have heraldic seals attached So, the seal and the cipher often appear together historically, but they served different functions. ✔ Final takeaway Coats of arms were used to authenticate and secure letters, not to encrypt them. Encryption was done with ciphers; the heraldic seal simply proved the message came from the right person. If you want, AI can also explain how heraldic seals were carved, how they were used legally, or how the Oxholm arms would look as a medieval signet. The above AI inquiry may not concur, but on June 21, 2026, the author had a dream, where sealing encrypted messages/telegrams must include two terms like "six merlons and six lingers" for authentication. But, as usual if you don't write down your dreams immediately after wakening, they fade away before you even get to make some coffee. -AI crafted Gules doubled Or wax seal with the Oxholm Coat of Arms (Unofficial) Judas Priest - Blood Red Skies Back to Top About the Author Surface-level Traits vs Deep-level Diversity Who am I ☐ Levitated ☑ Descended ☐ Solar Descended ☐ Lunar Descended ☐ Cloud Descended ☑ Earth Descended ☑ Scarlet Red Ascended Tongues of the Holy Spirit ☑ Speaks Danish ☑ Speaks Swedish ☑ Speaks German ☑ Speaks English ☑ Speaks Serbo-Croatian ☑ Speaks Russian ☑ Speaks Music Language ☑ Speaks Science Languages ☑ Speaks Body Language (Martial Art ) ☑ Speaks Computer Terminology ☑ Learns Heraldic Terminology ☐ Gave Up Speaking Surface-level Traits Higher Technical Examination (HTX - Major in Electronics) CompTIA A+ Certified Hardware Specialist Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA+ Security Specialist) Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE Skilled Infrastructure Specialist) Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) Experienced IT Procurement Manager Experienced Open-Source Commerce Administrator Experienced User-Interface Web Developer Served for seven years in the Army as a specialist in electronic warfare Tommy Oxholm Nielsen -Callsign T.O -Nickname Ox! Personal #Tag //♖θχ♖// Commando Deep-level Diversity Jack of all trades, master of none Intelligent underachiever - we are all smart Independent minded Maverick spirit Nonconformist in religious beliefs No tattoos, no piercings ☐ Living by the Devil's Law, one life - one woman ☑ Living by God's Law, one life - no woman at all Conservative Where I come from, women are not allowed to speak I only believe in arranged marriages A 53-year-old virgin, no children, family, friends or pets I don't celebrate birthdays, Christmas or New Year's Eve No candy, sweets, cakes or sodapops I dislike all sports where the Royalties show up to support the common man I don't believe in work, I only believe in what I do My work is my only priority My favorite colors are black and bluish - used as website theme Britney Spears - Cover representative! Deconstructing the [5:6:7] lettering name [K:E:Y] scheme -For more information on how to interpretate #numbers see the Navigation Console . Free online numerology-calculator First of all, it's a unique name, and no one else in the world has the same full name, so you can easily find me on Google, etc. Tommy Tommy means a 'little Thomas' which is a Noble/Royal name. Tom is another derivation, not applicable for a birth name in some countries. Tommy means a private soldier in the British army. The first name is more commonly in Britain than in the US. The first name is also surprisingly more common in Sweden than in Denmark. Oxholm -I am not a real descendant of the Noble Oxholm family #lv7 Kinship . I am just literally what is called a "bastard" meaning no longer in its pure or original form of the kin with Oxholm as my middle name. So, I am not entitled to represent the Crown in the coat of arms in heraldic terms. Nielsen A common surname in Denmark, meaning the son of Niels, which is also a common first name too, equivalent to Swedish Nilsson. Back to Top

Abstract navigational optics, philosophical perception, with the sextant, explaining how this reflecting instrument utilizes celestial bodies to pinpoint a position. ✡ Sextant/Horizon ✡ #Level 6 AI Video Explainer! ✡ The Sextant ✡ {Formula} Angle of incidence = angle of deflection Before the sextant was invented there was the astrolabe instrument. Marine sextant Aircraft bubble sextant The [frame] of a sextant is in the shape of a [sector] which is approximately 1⁄6 of a circle (60°), hence its name (sextāns, sextantis is the Latin word for "one sixth"). Both smaller and larger instruments are (or were) in use: the octant, quintant (or pentant) and the (doubly #reflecting) quadrant span [sectors] of approximately 1⁄8 of a circle (45°), 1⁄5 of a circle (72°) and 1⁄4 of a circle (90°), respectively. All of these instruments may be termed "sextants". A sextant is a doubly #reflecting navigation instrument that measures the angular distance between two visible {objects}. The primary use of a sextant is to measure the angle between an astronomical {object} and the horizon for the purposes of celestial navigation. The estimation of this angle, the altitude, is known as sighting or shooting the object, or taking a sight. The angle, and the time when it was measured, can be used to calculate a position line on a nautical or aeronautical chart. For example, sighting the Sun at noon or Polaris at night (In the Northern Hemisphere) to estimate latitude (with sight reduction). Sighting the height of a landmark can give a measure of distance off and held horizontally, a sextant can measure angles between objects for a position on a chart. A sextant can also be used to measure the lunar distance between the moon and another celestial object (such as a star or planet) in order to determine Greenwich Mean Time [G:M:T] and hence longitude. The Devil's eye: The so-called established science relies on physical evidence in terms of #visual testimony. Holistic approach: Micro cosmos = Makro cosmos. Source of the #light Spring equinox: Set the clocks 1 hour forward. Summer solstice: The longest day of the year. Autumn equinox: Set the clocks 1 hour back. Winter solstice: The shortest day of the year. #Lv0 In the beginning zero did not exist, which led to different numeral systems. A #lv1 baseline was the beginning (direct forward). Optical illusion Meniscus How to get an exact volume reading in laboratory glass fixtures. A true horizon vs visible horizon The true horizon is circle defined by the line of sight from an observation point that is a tangent line to a sphere. The visible horizon is the actual local line dividing Earth features and sky. Intellectual horizons for orientation △ 1. Astronomical horizon 2. True horizon 3. Visible horizon Distant horizons Expanding your horizons Optics and Photonics #Lv6 Keywords #AbsentMindedness #Abstraction #Geometric Abstraction #Afterlife #Aspect ratio #Aura Energy {field} #Aurora Borealis (Northern lights) #Beam #TractorBeam (Star✩Trek) #Bioscope (an early generic name for a movie camera) #Camera #Candle #CandleSrying #Chimera #Cinema #Clairvoyance (a claimed psychic ability to gain information about an {object}, person, [location], or physical event through extrasensory perception (ESP). ESP is stimulated in those with artistic abilities) #Corona #Daydream #Lucid dream #Deepfake [pictures], [videos] and #AI generated [music] #Delusion #Diorama #Eclipse #lunar eclipse #solar eclipse #Ethereal (extremely delicate and #light in a way that seems not to be of this world) #Fog #Fractal structures #Hallucination #Helix/Vortex #Hell (means bright in German) #Hindsight #Holistic (#Macro cosmos vs. micro cosmos) #Hologram #Horizon #Visible horizon vs. True horizon #Illusion #OpticalIllusion #Illustration #Imaginary #Imagination #Imagining #Vivid imagination #LASER (Acronym: Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation) #Limelight #Māyā (Vedic, the powerful force that creates the cosmic #illusion that the phenomenal world is real) #Microscope #Mirage (Fata Morgana) #Mirror #Mirror scrying #Numeral vs. phenomenal universe #Optical illusion #Phantasmagoria #Phantom #Photonics #Physical vs. Logical #Prism /△ (convex vs. concave) #Purgatory #Digital Purgatory #Reality #AugmentedReality (AR) #VirtualReality (VR) #Reflection (micro reflections on a macro scale) #Refraction (phenomenon of light) #Remote viewing (#mediumship, a technique to see the living, not the dead) #Retrospective #Sexology (#Initio of life/death cycle (8)) #Scalability #Scanning #Scintillation #Silhouette (the dark shape and outline of someone or something #visible in restricted light A/#gainst a brighter background) #Skimming through the [pages] #Speculation of the wise (philosophy) #Speculum #Spectrograph #Spectrum #Spectrum analyzer #Telescope vs. Space Telescopes (Hubble, Kepler, James Webb, etc.) #The eye of Ra (Egyptology) #The eye of the tiger (make it look so delightful it seems not to be of this world) #The source of the Sun light came in the #twillight of the moon #The curse of the sun and the moon #Trance #TV #TV scrying (Poltergeist 1982, Big bang theory stretched out light waves becoming microwaves, that causes the static noise on a TV channel) #Twilight #Vision Navigating the Horizon To estimate the time until sunset, extend your arm fully toward the horizon, bend your wrist so your palm faces you, and stack your fingers between the bottom of the sun and the horizon. Each finger width represents roughly 15 minutes of remaining daylight, making four fingers equal to one hour. Parallax The parallax effect is an optical illusion where objects closer to the viewer appear to move faster or shift position more dramatically than objects further away. It is our brain's way of perceiving 3D depth and is used extensively in photography, video games, and web design. Measure distance using your thumb and eyes by utilizing the anatomical trick of parallax. Because your outstretched arm is roughly ten times the distance between your eyes, you can multiply any optical "shift" by 10 to find the distance. The specific steps to estimate distance in the field Extend your arm: Hold one arm straight out in front of you with your thumb pointing up. Close one eye: Close your right eye and line up the left edge of your thumb with an object in the distance (e.g., a car, sign, or tree). Switch eyes: Without moving your head or arm, close your left eye and open your right eye. Your thumb will appear to "jump" to the right. Estimate the jump: Estimate the physical size of the gap your thumb appears to have jumped. For example, if your thumb moved past two cars, and you know a car is roughly 4.5 meters (15 feet) long, the gap is about 9 meters (30 feet). Calculate the distance: Multiply that gap measurement by 10. In this example, 9 meters × 10 = 90 meters (30 feet × 10 = 300 feet). Some suggest that this standard ratio (multiplying by 10) is a highly useful baseline, though a small percentage of navigators suggest multiplying by 8 depending on individual arm lengths. Back to Top

Discovering and deconstructing traditional religious figures, which there are far more of, than documented in the Bible, we are going to disclose the Tongue Devil. 🔱The Tongue Devil 🔱 Tongue Devil & Cosmic Farm AI Video Explainer! The Tongue Devil or the Devil's Tongue (esoteric) ☐ Levitated ☑ Descended ☑ Solar Descended ☐ Lunar Descended ☐ Cloud Descended ☐ Earth Descended Tongue of the Holy Spirit ☑ Gave up speaking Personal traits: ? Protectorate: ? -Once in a while the Tongue Devil shows up! I had made some soup, and it stood on the stove. Then He came around and looked at the pot on the stove with its lid on while getting cold. Then He did His famous licking the air next to it, like a snake that uses its tongue to smell with. Typically, He does the licking twice in a row, and I never heard Him say a single word. So, I can't tell by which tongue He speaks. But when He does lick the air, I just can't stop laughing. Nothing to fear from Him. The Devil's Tongue is also a nickname for a red-hot chili pepper. Was it because my soup contained both cayenne pepper and tabasco sauce. He could smell it 1,000 miles away, even though distance has no matter in the surreal realm. Tongues (manners of speaking and linguistic skills) With the gift of the holy spirit (active intelligence in a multiplicity of intelligences, Howard Gardner's multiple intelligence theory) you speak in a multiplicity of tongues. The [Bible] couldn't distinguish between the Hebrew transcriptions of Satan and The Devil. The word #opposition was the same for them both. Also, cannot Google Translate distinguish between the Devil and the Beast when translating from Danish into English. The ever-on-going transcription techniques mean, that sometimes "The Lord" means God and sometimes "Jesus", while sometimes "Satan" (Meaning opposition or opponent) refers to either "Satan" or "the Devil" in written terms of expression in the interpretation of the Bible. The Devil speaks with an American English accent. Both the Beast , God and the Lord Jesus speak in Danish to me. Ferkel-Klaus (Little Satan) & Sancta-Claus (Big Satan) are a pair of brothers who cultivates the farm. Big-Claus is a farmer and Little-Klaus is a barn keeper. The Lord Jesus is a veterinarian at the farm. The brothers speak German as their mother tongue. If you are not at the farm, then you are in the Lord's field. Wherever the word God appeared in tongues, it came in the likeness of the light in the same gloss as Gold. And the Gold was the Sun God, while the word God itself fails to distinguish between the Sun God and cloud Gods in a multiplicity under the rainbow in the sky. It was the alchemist's ideas about Gold being indestructible (the octet rule in the Periodic Table) that led to ideas about eternal life (God). Both the Lord, Satan and the Beast can enter my body and speak with their Tongue through mine. Ferkel-klaus does not go all the way into my body, but with the Holy Spirit I speak many tongues, and through my tongue He can speak too. There was my mother tongue as a tongue and there was my dialect with it, in addition to knowledge of foreign languages. Then there were body language and arts originating from whips and martial arts and the musical language, in addition to all kinds of terminologies to start cultivating my active intelligence. If you had knowledge of English; then Latin was superfluous. If you had knowledge of Greek; then the philosophy was the same and had no roots in linguistic knowledge. High school more or less seems redundant in modern times. In Danish: Han tror Fanden om sig selv. In English: He thinks the Devil of himself. In Danish: Herrens veje er uransagelige. In English: The ways of the Lord are mysterious. The Bible originally meant the book of books above them all. Those ignorant/incompetent of astronomy and astrology take everything written down too literally, while legends and myths were astronomy told to children and for the ignorant/incompetent. We begin with [6:6:6] and the Number of the Beast: The zodiac visualized with the Babylonian sexagesimal numeral system. Virgin Mary (virginal light, celestial bridge) was the source of the Lord's annual coming/recurring of the light after the winter solstice. The three stars in the constellation Orion's belt were known as the sisters called "The three Marys" (Alnitak, Alnilam & Mintake). In late November, from around the world, Orion rises into your eastern sky around 9 p.m. and climbs at the highest for the night around 1 to 2 a.m. local time. That's the time on your clock no matter where you are on the globe. The coming/recurring of the light (November's offspring) is the winter solstice shortly before Christmas Eve is celebrated. The whole scam of learning, reading and writing was only intended to get you to submit to others in a social Darwinist hierarchy and live in fear of sanctions now, as in the afterlife (hell). The Bible is only one page to me, and the rest was paper to light the fireplace with that would appeal to your submissiveness. John 3:17-19 King James Version (KJV) (Vers 17) For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. (Vers 18) He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. (Vers 19) And this is the condemnation, that light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. Back to Top

How to cook pasta, first aid pasta kit with a list of pasta sorts and pasta dishes like spaghetti bolognese and pasta carbonara. Different types of parmesan cheese. 🍝 Pasta Guide 🍝 Pasta Masterclass AI Video Explainer! Sections How to Cook Spaghetti Sorts of Pasta Bolognese Carbonara The Stove/Oven How to Cook Spaghetti Dried pasta vs Fresh pasta Kitchenware 7.1 liters (28 x 11cm) traditional pot with lid and a stainless-steel pasta grabber. A wooden ladle across on top can prevent the pasta water from boiling over with no lid on. This pot is a hybrid made of 3-ply steel in a honeycomb pattern to protect the ceramic non-stick coating against the use of metal utensils. The latest invention - A high cylindrical spaghetti pot. -Since I read that rolling boil pasta to avoid it gets sticky, the cooking time for fusilli needs a couple less of cooking to become a la dente. Before that I used to let them simmer only, and old habits die hard. Myth or Fact You can avoid sticky pasta by making sure that the pasta is cooked in plenty of water and that the water is constantly boiling. If the water is not boiling sufficiently, the pasta will absorb the water and become sticky. In addition, you should cook the pasta as the last part of the meal, so that you can serve it immediately. Old school recipes also add vinegar and some olive oil to avoid the spaghetti gets sticky, but this is a myth. Is it a good idea to add oil to the boiling water to prevent the pasta from clumping together? No, it's actually a pretty bad idea. The oil does no good in the boiling water but can instead make it more difficult to get the water to boil. But olive oil is added to prevent the water from boiling over the lid. With potatoes a dollop of butter is added for the same purpose and can also make the potatoes softer quicker reducing the overall cooking time needed. Once you toss the pasta into the boiling water, it needs to be stirred constantly for the first minute, then once every 30 seconds for the next 3 minutes to prevent the pieces from sticking to one another or to the bottom of the pot. Keep the heat on HIGH to bring the water back to a boil quickly after the pasta is added, then turn it down just a bit so the water is still boiling, but not overly so. Remember to drain the water from the spaghetti thoroughly before pouring it onto a smooth porcelain surface on a plate before transporting it from the kitchen counter to the dining table, otherwise it will end up on the kitchen floor! Level Zero Then there's the salt. Most people put too little salt in the water when they boil spaghetti. You have to calculate 10 grams of salt per liter of water, so it's more than you think. I know it's difficult, but a good tip is actually to measure the water and pasta so that you get the right mixture ratio. In addition, spaghetti should always be cooked in plenty of water. Don't add the salt to the water before it's boiling. It would leave stains in the bottom of the pot. The use of coarse sea salt has become widely popular, but fine salt will dissolve faster. Tip: when adding salt or spices from 60cm/2 ft. high above it disperses evenly over a greater area in width. Cleaning dishware in cold water? Lipophilic (also called hydrophobic) vs. hydrophilic Anionic and cationic surfactants in dishwashing detergents. Elementary Trinity △ Rice : 5 grams of salt per liter of water (about ½ tsp) Potatoes: 10 grams of salt per liter of water (about 1 tsp) Pasta : 10-12 grams of salt per liter of water (about 1-1¼ tsp) Italian chefs often say that pasta water should be “as salty as the sea.” Contradiction For unpeeled potatoes some would say about 1 tbsp of salt per liter of water. Osmosis / Inverted Osmosis: Sodium/Potassium (especially potato peelings) Max. 100g of raw vegetables or 600g of cooked vegetables per day (potassium) Sodium decreases the heart rate Potassium increases the heart rate Keep in mind that in Western countries we tend to eat four times as much salt as the recommended daily dose. Portion of spaghetti Weight percentage vs Volume percentage Dried pasta vs Fresh pasta Dried pasta may be best for absorbing the most sauce from a heavy ragù. Fresh pasta might go well with a lighter pesto sauce. Dried pasta Adult serving: 75-125g Children's serving: 50-75g If you don't have a kitchen scale, you can use a visual method. A standard serving is about the size of a 2 DKK coin bundle of spaghetti when held between your fingers. Fresh pasta If 125g of dried pasta is your preferred portion size, you should use approximately 150g to 180g of fresh pasta per adult. Fresh pasta contains water and eggs, meaning it does not expand as much in boiling water. As a rule of thumb, you should use roughly 1.25 to 1.5 times the weight of dried pasta. Serving size can vary slightly depending on whether the pasta is unfilled or stuffed. Standard Italian recipes suggest the following amounts: Unfilled Fresh Pasta (e.g., Tagliatelle, Fettuccine): 120g–150g per adult Stuffed Fresh Pasta (e.g., Ravioli, Tortellini): 150g–200g per adult Beyond weight, there are a few other differences to note when cooking with fresh pasta Cooking Time : Fresh pasta cooks much faster than dried, typically requiring only 2 to 4 minutes once the water is boiling. Starch & Sauce : Because fresh pasta has a higher moisture content, it absorbs less cooking water and doesn't release the same amount of starch. You should be conservative when adding pasta water to your sauce. Sauce Pairing : Fresh, delicate pasta pairs best with light sauces (like a simple butter and parmesan or light tomato sauce) rather than heavy, chunky meat sauces. You could also invest in an inexpensive 'pasta meter', a small tool with holes of different sizes that help you measure the exact amount of spaghetti. The higher the volume of the pot, the less risk there is that it cooks over the lid. The wider the pot is, the less efforts there is with having to force or break the spaghetti into the pot. Al Dente Pasta should preferably be cooked al dente, as the Italians call it. That is, with a bite to the teeth. In my experience, the cooking time indicated on the packages is often too long, so it is wise to take a piece of pasta out of the boiling water a little before the cooking time has been reached. And then taste/bite your way through and take the pasta when it is comfortable - and has a little bite. If you have cooked spaghetti leftover, then do not add it to the leftover of the bolognese. It will lose its al dente and get soggy. Never rinse the cooked spaghetti in cold water - it ruins the taste of the pasta. No, pasta does not only have to be al dente before serving, and it is often intentionally undercooked before being finished directly in a warm pan with sauce. Why Pasta Is Cooked Past or Under Al Dente Finishing in Sauce : Many traditional recipes require draining the pasta a minute or two early so it can finish absorbing the sauce and residual starch in a pan. Residual Heat : Hot pasta continues to cook on the plate or in the serving bowl from its own internal heat after draining. Different Dishes : Cold pasta salads often taste better when cooked slightly past al dente, so the noodles do not turn hard or crunchy when chilled. Only dried pasta needs to be cooked al dente (firm to the bite) before serving, whereas fresh pasta is traditionally cooked until it is tender and soft. Key Differences in Texture and Cooking Dried Pasta : Made from durum wheat semolina and water. It requires complete rehydration and develops a firm, chewy al dente core that holds up to hearty, meaty, or oily sauces. Cooking time takes about 8 to 12 minutes. Fresh Pasta : Made from softer flour and eggs. It contains high moisture (~30%) and cooks very quickly (usually 1 to 3 minutes). When properly done, it has a delicate, springy, and tender texture rather than a firm al dente bite, making it ideal for light butter, cream, or delicate sauces. Pour plenty of water into a pot and bring to the boil, covered. Use 1 liter of water per 100g of pasta — this will prevent the pasta from sticking together so easily and the water will maintain its temperature when you add the pasta. Add salt when the water is boiling. Use 10g of salt per 1 liter of water. If you add the salt before, you risk the salt sinking to the bottom and ruining your pot. Do not add oil to the water before it has boiled, as this will prevent the water from boiling properly. Add 1 Tbsp. of olive oil per liter of water. And 1 Tbsp. of vinegar per liter of water. Pour the pasta into the water and continue to boil, but without a lid. Prepare 75-100g of dried pasta per person or 125-150g of fresh pasta per person. Stir the pot for the first few minutes so that the pasta does not burn to the bottom. Cook the pasta for the number of minutes indicated on the packaging. Even if you have set a timer, it is a good idea to taste the pasta to see if it is done. It is cooked when it is soft but still has a bite. Save some of the cooking water before pouring off the rest of the pasta water. The cooking water is full of starch, which works perfectly as part of a pasta sauce. For example, stir a few tbsp. into the tomato or cream sauce to smooth it out and give it the right consistency. If desired, stir a little olive oil into the freshly cooked pasta. It is a myth that this prevents the pasta from sticking together, but it tastes great. Do not pour cold water over it either, as this does not prevent it from sticking either. If you want the pasta dish to be completely simple, you can mix a little cooking water, lemon zest, Parmesan and pepper together with the oil. Pasta Water -Italians call pasta water "Tears of the Gods"! Starchy water from cooked pasta can give your pasta sauce the perfect, creamy consistency. Pasta water can also transform your pizza dough into a crispy, delicious crust that would make any Italian nod in approval. Next time you make pasta, ditch the idea of just pouring the cooking water down the sink. Instead, use tongs to fish the pasta out of the pot and let the water stay. Alternatively, you can pour the pasta through a colander placed over a bowl or pot to collect the water. If you’re not going to use it right away, you can pour it into a tightly sealed container and refrigerate it for up to three days – or freeze it in an ice cube tray, so you always have ready-to-use portions ready for the next time you bake pizza or make sauce. When you're ready to make pizza dough, simply replace the regular water in the recipe with pasta water. Just remember: Because pasta water is already naturally salty, it might be a good idea to cut back on the amount of salt in the dough itself. Why pasta water makes a difference The secret is in the starch. When pasta is cooked, it releases lots of starch into the water. And starch plays an important role in baked goods: It helps create structure and makes the dough more elastic. The starch also nourishes the yeast during the rising process, which means a nicer rise and a fluffier crumb. When pasta water is mixed into the pizza dough, it helps create both a better structure and a crispier, caramelized crust. That means: Less chewy, boring bottom – and much more crispy, bubbly deliciousness. If you want to go all the way, bake your pizza on a baking stone. A baking stone (such as one from Culinary Couture or Hans Grill) absorbs and distributes heat perfectly, so you get an evenly crispy crust every time. You can reuse the pasta water to use in a pizza dough for a crisp crust, and also to make a creamy tomato sauce because of the starch from the pasta. Reuse the same pasta water two times to concentrate the starch. -You might also look into how to make a pizza dough with leftover pasta-water. Back to Top 🍝 Sorts of Pasta 🍝 🚑 First Aid Pasta Kit 🚑 If you're looking for pasta in the supermarket, try to look for long-term dried pasta that has been dried at low heat. Generally, the larger the surface area, the more sauce it can absorb, so you can also try to find a perforated bronze-mold pressed pasta, which gives the pasta a rough surface to absorb sauce with. Bucatini Also known as Perciatelli. You can stick your Bucatini up your ass where it came from and replace the precious shelf space in the supermarkets with Spaghettoni for a carbonara. Capellini Capellini is a very thin, long, and delicate Italian pasta, often called "angel hair" (capelli d'angelo). Translating to "little hairs," this durum wheat semolina pasta typically measures 1.2 mm in diameter. It cooks rapidly—usually in 3–5 minutes—and is best paired with light sauces like olive oil, butter, or seafood. Cavatappi Cavatappi is a short, corkscrew-shaped, hollow, and ridged Italian pasta, often called cellentani, spirali, or serpentini. Developed in the 1970s, its spiral shape is excellent for clinging to sauces, particularly creamy, cheesy, or chunky vegetable sauces. It is commonly used in salads, baked pasta dishes, and as a "leveled-up" macaroni. Ditalini Ditalini is a small, hollow, tube-shaped Italian pasta, translating to "little thimbles". Often called "salad macaroni," this versatile, short-cut pasta is a staple in Sicilian cuisine. It is commonly used in hearty soups like minestrone, pasta e fagioli, and cold pasta salads due to its ability to hold flavor. Fagottini Fagottini, sometimes called sacchetti or saccottini, is a stunning type of Italian tortellini. A type of filled fresh Italian egg pasta shaped into small, sealed pouches or "little bundles". Originating from Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna, these parcels are typically made by placing filling in the center of a pasta square and bringing the corners together to seal, forming a pouch-like structure. Farfalle Farfalle (meaning "butterflies" in Italian) is a popular bow-tie-shaped pasta dating back to the 16th century in Northern Italy, particularly Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. Known for its pinched center and ruffled edges, this versatile pasta—often called strichetti locally—is typically made from durum wheat semolina, holding sauces well and commonly used in pasta salads or with creamy, tomato, or garlic sauces. Shaped like butterflies, also called 'bow tie' pasta (strichetti). Dried vs fresh Fettuccine Fettuccine can be with or without spinach. Here with a mushroom sauce served with a Chardonnay. Fusilli served with separate spinach Vegetarian with ginger and nutmeg. Also, tri-color fusilli, a mix of yellow, orange and green colors. Fusilli Fusilli is a Southern Italian pasta characterized by its helical, corkscrew, or spring-like shape, often called "rotini" in the US. Traditionally made by twisting pasta dough around a rod (or fuso), its spiral, ridged structure is designed to hold sauces, particularly pesto, tomato, and cream sauces, or for use in pasta salads. See also Fusilli Tricolore. Gemelli Gemelli is a short, Italian pasta shape that resembles two small strands twisted together to form a spiral, although it is actually made from a single S-shaped strand. The name means "twins" in Italian. It is known for its firm al dente texture and is excellent for holding sauces, particularly pesto, cream, and meat-based sauces. Lasagna Lasagna is both a type of wide, flat pasta and a popular Italian dish made by layering these pasta sheets with ingredients like sauce, cheese, and meat or vegetables. The assembled dish is typically baked in an oven until it is hot, and the cheese is melted. Lasagna sheets come both as natural and with spinach, same goes for both fresh and dried fettuccini. Linguine Linguine is an Italian pasta type similar to spaghetti, but flatter and wider (about 3-4 mm in diameter) and elliptical in shape, hence the name, which means "little tongues". It originates from Liguria in Italy and is traditionally served with pesto or seafood-based sauces but is also suitable for many other types of sauces, including oil-rich and tomato-based sauces. Macaroni with Bloody Mary Condiment: Worcester Sauce Macaroni (Italian, maccheroni) Soup noodles, also known as Elbow macaroni or suppehorn in Danish. Swells to double in size in a soup. Tube-shaped pasta, or shaped like the name says like postal horns. 📯 Soup horns taste good in, for example, tomato soup or minestrone soup. Manicotti Manicotti is a popular Italian-American baked pasta dish featuring large, ridged, tube-shaped pasta stuffed with fillings—typically ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and sometimes meat or spinach—covered in marinara or béchamel sauce. It is considered a comforting, hearty dish and is often described as the American version of Italian cannelloni, which is usually smooth. Orecchiette Pasta Orecchiette is a small, dome-shaped pasta from Puglia, Italy, translating to "little ears". Made from durum wheat semolina and water, it features a thin center and thicker, rough edges ideal for scooping up sauces. It is famously paired with broccoli rabe (cime di rapa). Orzo Pasta Orzo is a small, rice-shaped pasta (pastina) made from durum wheat semolina, commonly used in Italian soups, salads, and baked dishes. Although it resembles rice, it has a chewy, pasta-like texture and is cooked in boiling water for 8–10 minutes. It is versatile, acting as a "faux" risotto or a flavorful side dish. Pappardelle Resembles fettuccine. Ideal for dishes with, for example, game, mushrooms or heavy ragùs, as it visually and taste-wise brings the dish together. Penne Pasta Penne lisce ("smooth") Penne rigate ("lined") Pennoni A wider version of penne. Perciatelli Same as Bucatini. Radiatore Pasta Radiatore (or radiatori) is a short, squat Italian pasta shaped like small, ruffled, industrial radiators. Created between the World Wars (1920s–30s), this pasta is designed with deep ridges and a hollow center to maximize sauce adhesion. It is ideal for thick, chunky, or creamy sauces, as well as casseroles, soups, and pasta salads. Riccioli Pasta Riccioli is a short, twisted, spiral-shaped Italian pasta with ridges and curls designed to trap thick sauces, pesto, and creamy ingredients. Originating from the Piedmont region, its name translates to "curls," and it is similar in texture and function to fusilli, rotini, or cavatappi. Rigatoni Pasta Rigatoni is a large, tube-shaped Italian pasta with distinct exterior ridges and straight-cut ends, originating from central and southern Italy. Ranging from 1.5 to 2 inches in length, its wide, hollow, and ridged structure makes it ideal for holding heavy, chunky meat or tomato-based sauces. Rotelle Pasta Shaped like wagon wheels, and also sometimes called by that name. Rotini Pasta Rotini is a short, 1.5-inch, corkscrew-shaped pasta originating from Southern Italy, commonly known for its tight spirals that excel at trapping sauces. It is highly versatile, ideal for tomato, cream, or oil-based sauces, as well as pasta salads and baked dishes. It is similar to, but tighter than, fusilli. Shell Pasta Also known as conchiglie and cavatelli. Spaghetti Spaghetti is a long, thin, solid, cylindrical pasta, representing a staple of traditional Italian cuisine. Made from durum wheat semolina and water, its name originates from the Italian word spaghetto, meaning "little string". It is typically served with tomato sauce, olive oil, meat (Bolognese), or vegetables. Spaghettoni Spaghettoni is a thicker version of traditional spaghetti, usually measuring around 2.4 mm in diameter compared to the standard 2 mm. It is a long, solid, cylinder-shaped durum wheat pasta that offers a more substantial, "al dente" bite, making it ideal for robust, oil-based, or hearty sauces like carbonara, cacio e pepe, or tomato-based sauces. Tagliatelle Tagliatelle is a traditional Italian egg pasta from the Emilia-Romagna and Marche regions, characterized by long, flat ribbons typically 6–8mm wide. Made from eggs and durum wheat semolina, it is often sold in dried "nests" or fresh, and is famously paired with thick, hearty meat sauces like Bolognese. Tortiglioni Tortiglioni is a tubular, spirally-ridged pasta from Italy, specifically Naples, that is similar to but wider than paste penne. Made from durum wheat, its characteristic, deep, vertical, or spiral-like ridges are designed to catch thick sauces, making it ideal for meat-based, cream-based, or baked, saucy dishes. Vermicelli Vermicelli is a very thin, long strand pasta similar to spaghetti but often, particularly in Italy, slightly thicker (around 2.08–2.14 mm), though frequently thinner than spaghetti in the US (less than 1.5 mm). It is made from durum wheat semolina, water, and sometimes eggs. The name means "little worms" in Italian. Ziti Ziti is a medium-sized, hollow, tube-shaped pasta with smooth sides and straight-cut ends, originating from Naples, Italy. Traditionally served at weddings (derived from zita, meaning "bride"), it is most popular in baked casserole dishes, such as baked ziti, which includes tomato sauce, cheese, and sometimes meat. Pasta Ripiena Filled pasta Pasta Ripiena is an Italian term translating to "filled pasta" or "stuffed pasta," which refers to the entire family of stuffed pasta shapes, including ravioli, tortellini, cappelletti, and agnolotti. Filled pasta vs Dumplings Filled pasta and dumplings are not exactly the same, but they are closely related culinary cousins. Filled pasta (like ravioli) is a specific subset of dumplings , generally defined by thin egg-dough, while "dumplings " is a much broader, global term covering dough wrapped around filling (or cooked alone) that can be steamed, fried, or boiled. Agnolotti Agnolotti, also known as agnolotti piemontesi, is a type of stuffed pasta, typical of the Piedmont region of Italy, made with small pieces of flat dough folded over a filling of roasted meat or vegetables. Agnolotti can be di magro or di grasso depending on their vegetable or meat filling. Agnolotti with a mushroom filling is a good entry point. Cappelletti Cappelletti are ring-shaped stuffed pasta; they are named for the characteristic shape that resembles a hat (cappello in Italian). Compared to tortellini they have a different shape, larger size, thicker dough and different filling. Girasoli (Sunflowers or daisies) Girasoli is a type of Italian, stuffed pasta shaped like small sunflowers, often filled with ricotta, spinach, truffle or meat. They are typically cooked for 3-5 minutes and served with sauce. Gnocchi Gnocchi are small, soft Italian dumplings traditionally made from mashed potatoes, flour, and egg. Originating in Northern Italy, these "pillows" are usually boiled until they float and served with sauces like pesto, tomato, or butter and sage. They are technically dumplings, not pasta, offering a tender, chewy texture. Mezzelune ("half-moons", crescent-shaped ravioli) Mezzelune (Italian for "half moons") are a semicircular, filled type of pasta, similar to ravioli. They are popular in Northern Italy and South Tyrol, often made from wheat or buckwheat flour and filled with ingredients such as ricotta, spinach, mushrooms, potatoes or meat. They are typically served with a simple sauce such as butter, sage or pesto. Ravioli Raviolo (singular) vs Ravioli (plural) Raviolo al uovo (runny egg yolk) Ravioli filled with a mixture of ricotta and spinach, encased in a ring of pasta, and served with a runny egg yolk. The egg yolk is cooked until it is safe to eat but still runny, creating a creamy texture when cut into the ravioli. This dish is often served in a buttery sauce and garnished with ingredients like sage leaves and sometimes truffles, making it a luxurious and indulgent meal. Tortellini (Ring-shaped) Tortellini is a type of ring-shaped pasta that originally originated in the Emilia region of Italy. Traditionally, they are filled with a mixture of meat, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, eggs, and nutmeg, and served in capon stock. In the region where they originated, they are usually sold fresh or homemade. Tortelloni Tortelloni is a type of filled pasta, common in Northern Italy, with a shape very similar to tortellini, but larger and with the edges closed in a different way. They are traditionally filled with ricotta cheese and leafy greens such as parsley or spinach. Back to Top 🍝 Bolognese 🍝 Authentic recipe or not, have it your way! Kitchenware Copper sauté pan with lid Copper heats fast and cools fast, ideal for a saucepan. To sauté means to lightly brown a food in fat for a short time over medium or high heat in a pan or pot. The term is most often used for raw materials that have been cut up, e.g. vegetables in slices or sticks. Ingredients 4 portions Temperatures △ 1. Medium 2. Medium-high 3. Low Soffritto 2 tbsp. olive oil (smoke point , slow cook) to caramelize the onions on medium heat 2 tbsp. olive oil to tenderize the celery and carrots 2 tbsp. olive oil to remove the rancid taste from tomato concentrate with sautéing . Shovel the soffritto onto the sides of the sauté pan to create a hole in the center where to add that extra olive oil and the tomato concentrate. Turn the heat up to medium-high for that purpose. 1-2 sliced yellow onions (depending on size. Start with caramelizing the onions, nice and slow, cooked on medium heat, takes surprisingly long time, if it starts to smell they are overcooked, not all of them are going to get an even brown color, onions have personality, better undercooked, because after adding the celery and carrots, they will continue to cook. 1-2 sliced carrots (depending on size. If you use frozen baby carrots, defrosting them is step#1) 1 sliced celery stem. The leaves are edible, but chefs avoid them, the leaves must be rinsed firmly in running water. Scrub the stem with a nail brush -I prefer the vegetables coarsely chopped. 140g concentrated tomato puré 500g of ground beef or pork beef or a 50/50 blend of both. The highest fat percentage of 14-18% is excellent for a Bolognese. Keep the heat on medium-high to brown the minced meat after adding the tomato concentrate. 2dl red wine (meat) or white wine (tomato) to deglaze the sauté pan firmly with before 2-4 hours of simmering using a flat edged spatula. 2dl whole milk for tenderizing the minced meat before adding the canned tomatoes. Italians use pasta waster for a creamy texture. Turn the heat back down to medium after adding the whole milk. Let it simmer for 20 minutes until half of the wine and milk has vaporized before adding the canned tomatoes. 400g canned chopped or peeled tomatoes Turn the heat down to low and let simmer for 2-4 hours with the lid on, stir the bottom and smell attended, often but not too often because every time you lift the lid the moisture evaporates increasing the risk of the bottom getting further burned. Salt and pepper Optional Once you get started with adding red wine to the food, the chefs will tell you that the cheapest isn't good enough. Mushrooms (untraditional) Garlic (not considered traditional) 'Philadelphia' spread cheese with garlic and herbs for a creamy consistency instead of cream (untraditional). Whenever I use Philadelphia spread cheese, it's more commonly to use an Italian Mascarpone, while the consistency may become gritty (grynet, nistret på dansk). 400g canned Heinz tomato soup (leftover from making homemade pizza ) or Salsa (untraditional) Contradictions Koreans prefer their vegetables not getting soggy like with a soup, but the opposite is the case with an Italian bolognese, as tender as possible. Commonly letting the bolognese simmer for 3-4 hours, but the grounded beef, won't get any more tender without the whole milk. After 2½ hours you can start to smell it's getting burned, So, deglaze the sauté pan properly and stir around often and attended. If the bottom of the sauté pan gets burned its rancid taste will vaporize through the whole content and you can throw it all out. Traditionally, both one can of concentrated tomato puré, and one can of either chopped or peeled tomatoes 400g matching 500g of ground beef is added. This is either/or to me, and not both/and! If you use canned peeled tomatoes, any excess tomato sauce can be used for a Bloody Mary the next day. You should probably also have some spare celery for this so-called hang-over drink. The excess tomato sauce can also be used to make a homemade pizza . Method#1 Chef's Recommendation Let simmer under lid for 2-4 hours Gets even better the next day letting it rest with the lid on at room temperature Let those non-volatile bacteria cultivate Method#2 For a stressful everydaying Let it simmer without lid for minimum 20 minutes Toppings Grated parmesan cheese Parsley (stem is edible, but chefs are not so fond of them) Never add ketchup to any pasta dishes or the Italian nonnas go waco, calling it a sin in their 10 pasta commandments. Another commandment is to never break the pasta while cooking it. Parmesan cheese Definition DOP: Denominazione di Origine Protetta PDO: Protected Designation of Origin Greek Feta cheese made of goat milk is also PDO. The Danish version, made of cow milk is therefore called salad cheese. Emmentaler is a Swiss cheese but not protected under DOP. 1. Grana Padano (cow milk) 2. Gran Spicco (a cheap variant of Grana Padano) 3. Gran Moravia (eco-vegetarian parmesan cheese) 4. Parmigiano-Reggiano (cow milk) 5. Pecorino (sheep milk, if you can't stand the smell of parmasen, then this one only has half the smell, but comes with twice the price tag) Pecorino Regions Pecorino Toscano Pecorino Siciliano Pecorino Sardo Pecorino Romano Pecorino di Amatrice After opening a pack of parmesan cheese, it gets harder in the fridge. With a heavy knife, chop the Parmesan into 1 to 1 1/2-inch pieces. Add the pieces to the bowl of the food processor fitted with the regular metal blade. Don't overfill the bowl. Turn on the food processor and let it run until the cheese is grated into the desired texture. One point is that pecorino cheese - salty and sharp in its most well-known incarnation, pecorino Romano - is made from sheep's milk, and Parmesan is made from cows. Pecorino also has a stronger taste than Parmesan, with a characteristic nutty flavor. Parmigiano-Reggiano vs Grana Padano Grana Padano is cheaper, but the supermarkets and the Danish cheese special stores only sell year two-year old, matured Parmigiano-Reggiano. No restaurants with respects for themselves would serve Parmigiano-Reggiano matured less than three years. Parmigiano-Reggiano goes all the way up to 10 years of maturing. Kitchenware Multifunctional raw food grater made of stainless steel. This one has been around for generations, so no one living can tell what the different sides are good for. To grate hard parmesan cheese, I use the side in the right picture. It's far more effortless than the one in the left picture. -The slower you grate it, the faster the results! The small side in the bottom in the right picture, is like a chef's knife, good for slicing carrots and cucumbers. The big side in the left picture is good for grating cucumbers to use for a homemade tzatziki. -I recommend slicing, not grating, the carrots for a spaghetti bolognese on the chef's blade side of the stainless-steel grater. Either side is a horror if you want to grate a soft cheese. Back to Top Carbonara Entry Level Pasta carbonara is a good entry level to master salt & pepper balance. Both the guanciale and the Pecorino Romano are very salty. Italians prefer tons of freshly grounded black pepper on top after plating. Definition: Carbonara is basically the word carbon (charcoal). Pasta carbonara is a classic Roman dish. 1 egg per 1 Liter of water can bind. More pasta water than anticipated is the secret recipe. Some would use a 50/50 blend of Pecorino Romano and Parmesan cheese for topping besides the traditional parsley, which some don't add to the final dish, but lots of freshly grounded black pepper (let it rain) in the dish and some extra on top before serving. Some would also stir the parsley into the blended bacon/spaghetti/eggs. The emulsification of the egg yolk with hot water to avoid it becomes scrambled/stir-fried eggs is all about making the carbonara creamy, but without adding creme to it. Still, even some Italians would also add cream to the whisked eggs, but that's not an authentic pasta carbonara recipe, have it your way. Should I separate the egg yolk from the egg white, or can I use it all One egg yolk per 100g of pasta (1 portion). For larger portions with 4 eggs, 3 egg yolks are used and 1 whole egg also to make it extra creamy. Others would separate the yolk from the white and then beat the egg white to add later on, by folding it into the pasta. Most of the Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese is added to the whisked eggs besides some grated-on top before serving. 30g of grated Pecorino Romano per 100g of pasta (1 portion). Pecorino Romano is a salty cheese, so some would not add extra salt to the pasta water. The starch from the pasta water also helps to make the dish extra creamy. For an authentic carbonara, only Pecorino Romano is used. When adding the al dente cooked pasta, like spaghetti or fettuccine, into the pan with bacon make sure to turn the heat down first and add some hot water until it stops sizzling. For an authentic carbonara Italians would use guanciale made of pig jaws, instead of bacon for a more Danish version. It's about not using too lean meat. The guanciale/bacon is diced not sliced, and chefs will notice how roughly and uniform you diced it. The more fat the pork meat contains the less the need to also add (extra virgin) olive oil. The fat will become rendered down in the pan. Italians prefer to use spaghettoni for a carbonara instead of spaghetti, which is a thicker version of the classic spaghetti, characterized by its larger diameter, which gives it a "chewier" texture and a rough surface that is good for holding rich sauces. It is made from durum wheat semolina and dried slowly to achieve a balanced cooking and good shelf life for sauce. If spaghettoni is not available, then linguine or bucatini can be used. Since eggs are used to make a carbonara, chefs don't recommend using fresh pasta also. Optional Mushrooms go well with guanciale/bacon in the buddy system. Garlic Red chili pepper You might also look into Amatriciana made with bucatini, guanciale, Pecorino di Amatrice cheese and dry white wine, which can bind the unbindable olive oil and pasta water. Pasta Sugo You might also look into the difference between Pasta al Pomodoro and a Pasta Sugo. Fettuccine Alfredo Authentic Fettuccine Alfredo is not made with cream, but with butter and 12-18 months ripened Parmigiano Reggiano. Balance Chefs say that if every bite tastes the same it becomes boring. That's where a variety of ingredients comes in, while others would say that sometimes less is more. Italians eat their spaghetti with a fork only. To use both a fork and a spoon is an American way, I've also seen some do that in Denmark. Italian Plating -How to swirl or twirl Italians uses a 6 oz. soup spoon to twist, the spaghettoni or bucatini into shape before transferring it onto the plate for serving. Conclusion Once you've looked into Italian Christmas cuisine with seafood, it becomes just as reluctant, repulsive and rejective as British and American cuisine. What the Italian nonnas call a sin, is related to the fact that family/religion means to tie bonds together. The next generation of Italian heathens prefer to call the sin for international pasta crimes. Sometimes the Italians use a pasta dish as a starter, and not as a main course. That's where they start to use a food tong and twist the pasta in a 6 oz. soup spoon to roll it up a before serving it on a plate. Back to Top The Stove/Oven Introduction The Stove Ever wondered why the two large hot plates are placed diagonally? A large pot for spaghetti and a large sauté pan for a bolognese fits. Placing them side-by-side onto one large and one small hot plate won't fit! The Oven This baking sheet has a beveled edge on one side. It is both practical and theoretical that this side should face inwards into the oven towards the back. This is practical if you need to scoop your crinkle-cut French fries designed for oven-baking onto a plate. The theoretical part is that if you have a convection oven, then there are convection currents with the hot air distribution for baking bread in particular with this type of baking sheet. A grill grate should be used for a pizza stone and also for a springform pan. Having introduced both the stove and the oven, it's time to move on to introduce the multi-functional salt and sugar for baking bread or pizza dough. LCARS Retrieval Italian Cabaret Lounge Music Back to Top

Examples of the buddy system through a culinary lens, focusing on how specific ingredients compliments one another. Tutorials on how to make sauerkraut and tzatziki. Buddy System The Ultimate Buddy System AI Video Explainer! Buddy-Pairs Ingredients complementing each other well Culinary matches Sauerkraut and Tzatziki Soft boiled eggs and herbal celery salt Carrots and Eggs Cauliflower and hoisin sauce (Vegetarian/Vegan) White cabbage and Mustard Curry and Mustard Cress and Eggs (Easter Eggs) Cress and Chives Spinach and Eggs (Omelette ) Spinach and Salmon Bacon and Eggs Eggs and Danish curry salad (open-faced sandwich ) Mustard and Pickles (Classic Hot Dogs & Hamburgers ) Bacon and Mushrooms Cheddar and Gruyere Fars & Crème Fraîche (minced meat and sour cream) Chicken and Crème Fraîche (with noodles) Chicken and Tikka Masala Dill and Fish Chickpeas and Tahini Seaweed and Mascarpone Herring and Schnapps (Danish cuisine) Brown gravy and red cabbage (Danish cuisine) Cabbage sausages and borecole, curly kale, kale, collard greens (Traditional Danish New Year's dish) WASA crispbread with Kalle's caviar on tube (Swedish cuisine) Ramson (wild garlic) and sour cream (crème fraîche) (particularly in European cuisine) Beetroot and Horseradish (Eastern European and Jewish cuisine) -For more examples on buddy pairs see the pizza toppings section. Broccoli and Cheese Broccoli has a rancid aftertaste, so pan-seared it hard at high temperature. An alternative is Bimi® broccoli or baby broccoli that should be less rancid. Depending on how hard and in what way the broccoli is cooked, the most precise English terms are: Sautéed broccoli : Broccoli that is quickly or hard fried in a pan (often with a little oil) at high heat. Pan-fried broccoli : Direct translation, where it gets a frying crust. Stir-fried broccoli : Quickly fried, typically in a wok used in Asian dishes. Chargrilled broccoli : Hard grilled, so that it gets visible, dark grill stripes or charred edges. To achieve the perfect crispy texture (where it still has bite), it is called tender-crisp in English. Mind that a coated pan is not suitable for high temperatues. For indoor use a cast iron grill pan could also give those grilled dark grill stripes. For deep frozen broccoli florets avoid that they cook in their own high-water content. Amongst other ways of cooking broccoli is to steam it or bake it in the oven. Others start with a chicken broth in a pot, add butter and cheese, then mix the broccoli into it. Try serving broccoli and cheese together with rice and teriyaki sauce . Thyme and beetroot Thyme and beetroot are considered a good buddy system (companion planting pair) in the garden. Here is why they work well together Pest Repellent : Thyme helps repel common pests that can bother beetroot, such as cabbage loopers. Growth Enhancement : Thyme is known to enhance the growth of beetroot. Space Saving : Because thyme is a low-growing, perennial herb, it can be planted around or near root vegetables like beets to maximize garden space. Other good companions for beetroot include basil, coriander, and rosemary. Salt & Pepper We use it every day, but have you ever wondered why? Yes, salt and pepper are considered a "buddy system" in dining etiquette, meaning they should always be passed together as a pair, even if the person only asks for one of them. Here is why they are a pair Etiquette Standard : If a dining companion asks for salt, it is proper manners to pass both the salt and pepper shakers in one hand or together, ensuring the next person has access to both. Preventing Loss : Keeping them together prevents one from going missing, as they are viewed as complementary, inseparable, or "married" items on the table. Convenience and Symmetry : Passing them as a set is efficient and maintains balance on the dining table. Symbolism: They represent a partnership, often compared to two sides of the same coin. Danish Cuisine Herring and schnapps are a pairing that is traditionally served for lunch on both Christmas and New Year's Eve in Denmark. Back to Top Sauerkraut & Tzatziki Buddy Pair Recipes Saurkraut We think of a Saurkraut as a German dish served with Wurst or Sweinhaxe. But Sauerkraut certainly does not have to be an almost inedible cabbage that we only associate with Germany. In addition to the taste with lots of umami, it is also very healthy, especially for the intestinal system. Sauerkraut is a fermented white cabbage, which means that the white cabbage ferments when lactic acid bacteria are formed in it. These bacteria are a natural part of the cabbage itself, which begins to ferment when salt is added. When the cabbage has fermented after a few weeks, it is both easier to eat and keeps longer since it is now preserved and has acquired flavor. All this by adding a certain amount of salt and letting the sauerkraut stand in airtight containers at room temperature. Fermentation of various ingredients has been known for many thousands of years. Both beer and bread are fermented products, which you may not think about. Cut the white cabbage relatively finely. If it is cut into thicker pieces, fermentation may take a little longer. I like sauerkraut best when it is finely chopped. Kitchenware One patent glass White winter cabbage, also called green cabbage vs summer cabbage Seasonal summer cabbage (spring/summer) is completely different from winter cabbage (autumn/winter). Summer cabbage almost looks and weighs the same as Iceberg salad, whilst winter cabbage is a compact heavy canon ball. The shelf lifetime for winter cabbage exceeds summer cabbage. Winter white cabbage is the traditional and preferred choice for making sauerkraut, and should be available in the supermarkets from the beginning of september. Winter cabbage : These heads are dense, tightly packed, crisp, and contain less water, which creates the ideal environment for a slow, firm ferment that yields the best crunchy texture. Summer cabbage : While it can be fermented, summer cabbage is more delicate and has a higher water content, which often results in a softer or mushy sauerkraut. Saurkraut Recipe Cut the white cabbage in half and cut off the stem. Finely chop the white cabbage either with a sharp knife, on a mandolin or in a food processor. Then put the white cabbage in a bowl and add the salt Now you need to massage the salt into the white cabbage. Do this for a few minutes, after which you set the white cabbage aside for 15 minutes. The white cabbage has already released some of its liquid. Now you continue to massage for 5 – 10 minutes until the white cabbage has become soft. Put the cabbage in your patent glass, which have of course been scalded. It is important that the white cabbage is pressed tightly together in the glasses. Finally, pour the liquid that the cabbage has released into the patent glass. Place the jars in a room temperature place around 21°C/70°F for 1 – 2 weeks. Open the lid every day to let the pressure of CO2 out. When the cabbage is finished fermenting, place the jars in the refrigerator. Notes If there is a lack of moisture during the fermentation process, you can make a brine mixture of 20g salt to 1 liter of water (2.5% salt). The sauerkraut can be stored for many months. Since this is my first real fermentation experiment, I look forward to a good result in a few weeks. And what can you serve with sauerkraut besides sausages? It can of course be used as a side dish for pork dishes, on a hot dog, in a burger or with chicken. It can be served with a myriad of dishes. For example, try serving your sauerkraut with slow-roasted pork shank or traditional meatballs. Both tastes great with homemade sauerkraut. A 1.4L patent glass can hold 700g of finely chopped white cabbage, but after it is massaged with salt it only takes half the volume. Most patent glasses can only withstand 60°C/140°F if you want to sterilize it. Some recipes use coarse salt, others fine salt (2.5%) Calculate the exact salt-to-cabbage ratio. Tzatziki Recipe Homemade tzatziki, simple and easy Classic tzatziki consists of Greek yogurt, with the whey strained out, giving it its thick consistency. Strained yogurt - Wikipedia Cucumber, garlic and salt, and is a perfect accompaniment to, for example, grilled meat, salad and bread. Tzatziki is widespread in the Balkans and the Middle East, and tastes pretty much the same, although we think that Greek tzatziki is the right one. Utensils Black Spoon Trinity △ 1. Add tbsp. of olive oil to the garlic 2. Use the backside of the tbsp. to squeeze out the water from the cucumber 3. Use the tbsp. to fill the jar with for storage 700ml jar for storage Ingredients 400g Greek yoghurt 1 whole cucumber either coarsely grated or finely chopped 1 whole garlic (exotic), or 1-2 cloves (normally) 1 tbsp. olive oil per garlic clove Tons of coarse salt for dehydrating the cucumber (normally just ½-1 tsp. of fine salt) Twice the amount of freshly grounded black pepper (let it rain) Normally home cooks blindly follow other chefs' recipes. In this case with tzatziki, freshly grounded black does not comply. It is too cumbersome to grind a ton of freshly grounded black pepper. Fine grounded black pepper is much better for homemade tzatziki. Add a ton of it, blend it, and add another ton of it. Taste. Optional Lemon juice and mint Some also add Greek Feta cheese to their tzatziki When making tzatziki, chefs recommend using a good cold-pressed olive oil. The oil is very important for the taste of the finished tzatziki and if your oil tastes bitter, the tzatziki will not be good. Also, preferably use a cucumber that tastes nice and not just watery. In the summer, most cucumbers are good, in the winter you should go for the ecological/organic ones, which usually taste better. Procedure 🧄 How to peel a garlic clove 🧄 Blend the olive oil with the garlic. Mix the Greek yoghurt with it and add pepper. Cover the mixture and place in the fridge for at least ½ hour. Meanwhile, grate the cucumber and sprinkle with coarse salt. Place it in a sieve and leave for ½ hour to drain. Squeeze out the last water from the cucumber with the backside of the tbsp. used to add the olive oil with. Fold the sieved cucumber into the Greek yoghurt mixture (evt. save some for decoration). Taste. Arrange the tzatziki in a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, garnish with cucumber and olives and serve. Homemade Sauerkraut and Tzatziki with Gyros Kebab Neapolitan bread instead of traditional pita bread. Back to Top Add a rating

A memoir of a soldier’s journey from special reconnaissance to a disillusioned veteran, framing the military experience as a struggle with identity & civil expectations. Soldier's Diary Vol. I Soldier's Diary Vol. I AI Video Explainer! [Vol. I] 'As Seen' -Herald of the Void! The intelligence service motto: There are other herrings in the strait than you, my friend. Enlistment My #lv1 identity {project} began with joining the Army. A good place to start experimenting with. First, I was in the special reconnaissance. Special reconnaissance means spy business. Spy means girl stuff, and girl stuff means education. I went into the spy business, but only to become lonely with being both political paranoid and religiously schizophrenic. At the academy/university they say that your career builds further upon a family. But, without a sexual debut, a depression might bring you down with your flag and fail to pass the exam. If you can get laid, then you can get paid. From here on only your social skills will lead the way, and you don't need any professional skills at all. You will only get laid, if you came to act so stupid, that your substitute of a mother, feels like she needs to take care of her children. She wants to be your captain or will rather sail alone in her own boat. The civilian authorities expect of their military leaders to both raise a family and serve abroad for advancement, a mission impossible. They will only offer you an education for free as long, as it is cheaper than maintaining the costs of sending you to con college instead. Especially the rich countries are highly institutionalized societies. #Lv12 time was not on my side. Nothing put me in a more hopeless situation or position than time The Aries (Ares) likes to get into competition with time as a competitive {parameter} being a clown for everyone in Satan's circus. By the time I thought, I were building up a military career with my experience, I had already become wigged out by time. By the time my favorite platoon leader became a captain, was the time my dreams were over as well. Sweet dreams about becoming a major in the Army. I got cold feet further down the path (pathos, father). My service was not requested, especially if #rooted in dreams about a career. By the time I had served my country, I end up being homeless on the streets, learning how to survive. By the time my father died, he wished he had taught me have to catch a fish. If I were to acquire a hunting license and a weapons permit, I would have to accept being served by ten old women at the regional outdoor camping store. By the time I should have learned to survive from breaking through the ice, I have already been falling through the surface of it. Navigation Officer's Console By the time I should have learned what a cairn is, I have already been lost in the mountains on a trip to Norway. By the time I should have learned to navigate with a map]and a compass , I have already got lost in the woods of Sweden on a 'Skogspromenad'. One thing to get lost in the forest. Another thing is to get lost within. A third thing is not being able to recognize the starry sky , then you are lost both externally and internally. I moved alone to Sweden with my personal equipment and equipped with a work- & residence permit. I faced death on a walk in the forest when it started to snow heavily, and the snow had removed my footprints on a narrow forest path. It was here that I had to realize that panicking does not promote survival, when darkness fell and I had no {compass} with me, and walked in snow drifts up to my knees. Deployment The famous 1,000-yard stare (snipers can aim at 1,000 to max. 1,200 yards) I got as soon I stepped out of the bus being a deployed soldier and were told to look out for snipers on a cigarette break. Whilst distance has no matter in the invisible realm, I never-ever got short-sighted again. It looks like a curse of the elements, in this case air. It only gets worse by watching TV all day long with far away movies. Now, all I do is to drink and smoke and sit indoor all day long. Ironically, I go half-blind, while all the eyes need to stay fit is the element of air. A gift and a curse at the same time. As a deployed soldier, I got lost inside. I stood outside alone one dark night to smoke a cigarette looking up at the starry sky and not a single constellation I could recognize in the southern hemisphere, and I became filled with awe. It didn't look usual at these latitudes & longitudes. I knew I wouldn't find home the introvert way from now on, even though the GPS would get me back home again. It was very strange to come back to Denmark again. Every year 2,000 get lost in the wilderness and at least 16,000 are reported missing in the Alaska triangle △ When you get lost in the wilderness you better be born a leader! Platoon leader: Let my eyes lead the way. Sergeant: I am all ears. PFC-1: All I need to know is where they are. These are the sensors you are equipped with: The Devil's eye and God's ear. Two blue eyes and two red ears. Satan's sense of taste for food, fast-food and non-food. The Beast's choke #point of food; replacing it with alcohol. Getting along as a workaholic, some prefer. Communication Officer's Console Medina - Er du med Boney M - He was a Steppenwolf Duran Duran - Ordinary World Iron Maiden - Nomad Polarkreis 18 - Allein, Alene (Nephew RMX) (Sirius Patrol) Rammstein - Ohne Dich (Official Video) Five Finger Death Punch - Wrong side of Heaven Artillery - When the Magic is Gone -And never again were I to conduct a job interview. I became Rambo sobbing "All I ever wanted was a job." But veterans are not for hire, so I lived alone on the streets after having been a serviceman. A few commits suicide, others become workaholics until their dying day. Rambo {Formula}: Aries the Ram + Bow (Arc) #Lv1 Aries [Army] #Lv11 Aquarian "All I ever wanted was a job" /Rambo! - But, in the special forces you will become disqualified if you seek #lv10 which is on the same axis of opposition as a #lv4 [Family]. #Lv1 The Identity {Project} No social security #number No [residence] No dog #tags No tattoos No dental [card] (X-ray) No criminal [record] No photos of girlfriends and family No love letters No phone calls "Congratulations you made it" /Full metal jacket ! #Lv7 Ship type : Your citizenship is at stake. The authorities will never stand up for you on this path. Universal Soldier, I know your type because I know my type. We all just want to lead. In the meantime, you would probably show off in the kitchen as an alpha male. The concept of a super soldier Here comes the show down. (A final test or confrontation intended to settle a dispute) It started when I was 11-13 years old with hard training for an hour at a time in Taekwondo. Now my best friend quit the team, and I was lost. Before I started with Taekwondo , I played soccer on a dark and rainy evening on a gravel {field} illuminated in the dark by hell's floodlights and the others were wild boys who gave knobs, punches and kicks to mark the territory, where I definitely did not belong. Martial arts were far less dangerous. As a 14-year-old, the course continued with equipment from the military surplus warehouse after my heart had been ripped out and I was never going to find love again. It was as a conscript, though voluntarily joined against the session doctor's recommendation with my slender physique, that we marched over to the [YMCA] on a dark evening to say a table prayer before the evening meal, that I realized I had found my place and found the will to be a constable (private) afterwards, although I broke a vertebra on the recruit tour and was unable to attend the manhood rites on the last day with the prospect of being in a wheelchair for the rest of my days. An enthusiastic sergeant from the combat troops loved to watch the will break and exercise non-stop in pouring rain and let us stand-in and he started talking about his private #lv7 relationship , while the cafeteria closed and there was no reward for our mediocre efforts with walking in-line. In the Army, some of us met in our spare time to practice for being patrol soldiers with our own personal equipment. One signed up for the Marine Corps but drowned on a diving trip in his spare time after he had to resign with a chronic knee injury. It occurred to me that elite soldiers were probably not exactly God's best children. They were wild boys and didn't shy away from a melee with their bare fists in the forest on a dark night. A #lv1 character trait I did not possess, despite a very close move to join the Home Guard's patrol company (SSR) in Aalborg with preparation in my spare time to comply with the admission requirements, simply to be competitive like my peers at the time, whether it was military or civilian skills with education. The needle's eye had to be aimed for at every prize, before I had to realize both as a soldier and half an academic, that I was just mediocre across the board. Too much of a universal soldier. A political position had to be adopted in order to find a position amongst my so-called friends, who were competitors. Indoctrinated by Taekwondo from the very conservative nation of South Korea and an insight that the Home Guard consisted of conservative positions in contrast to counter communism, the course was set even though it caused problems with the Royal House, who intended that the political course of Denmark was social democratic for a century, when I did not intend to participate actively in politics or referendums on power. The more insight I gained into the Monarchy and the political power struggles, the less influence I would have, and I could join the 'Sirius Patrol' to actively exercise the enforcement of the sovereignty of trespassing on Greenland in exchange for the enforcement of that sovereignty. God has nothing left for intellectual aspirants. There is actually not much to say about Danish politics, it's mostly slipstream politics of unions. Politics alternated between the Working Class & Peasant Party, and it has been that way since year 1901. This ensures peace on the national home front. The day came while I was on active duty in the Army when an imminent general election was to take place and an officer started yelling that we should participate actively in the vote to reflect on our democratic state and the right to do our objection against other countries. I got furious and thought he could go to hell. Even Jehovah's Witnesses refuses to participate in any flag related matters. At that time, I had already realized that any kind of community was an illusion, that only lasted until the tip of the nose, and only as long as there was money on the table between us. We were only here to preserve democracy, not to practice it in the service as soldiers. Me, and a couple of comrades went to practice being patrol soldiers on Rømø in our weekends. I went from a wannabe patrol soldier, as a professional soldier, with my own personal equipment bought in exchange for my salary (gear freak) , in pouring rain & stormy weather with a speed of 22 m/s, while my fellow soldiers went downtown to score chicks and give a demo with noisy people go to noisy places, If they scored, then the following week would become about wanting to become promoted to sergeant and claiming the whole world as their property. To become reduced to a patrol soldier looking for refund bottles rummaging through trash bins after dark at night, and before the Beast got his shoes on at 04.00 AM, just to see that the Devil's Taxi was idle in the parking lot waiting for you in the dark to find your way. One of them stood up in his sleeping bag and watched his sleeping pad flew into the North Sea at 20 m/s after we had patrolled the whole island to build up a collective consciousness with. He was a skilled conscript sergeant and fit as a patrol soldier, but he said goodbye to Denmark and got a #lv4/7 citizenship in New Zealand. I never saw him again. Another one set his sights on a military career, but got cold feet when he found out, that there were long prospects of becoming a major. I never saw him again either. A third one was also a capable conscript sergeant and was also fit as a patrol soldier with a great will power. He turned his nose up for the money and a civilian career with a family. I didn't see him again either, but we did go on outdoor trips together in both Norway and Sweden. -Once a soldier, always a soldier! Back to Top