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The annual fastelavnsbolle marathon is underway, and one thing’s certain: it’s going to be wilder than last year. Meanwhile, my queasiness keeps rising.

Fastelavnsbolle mania perfectly captures Copenhagen’s lopsided development

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We were just a few days into the new year when the first announcements came out. This year’s Shrovetide buns have arrived. I immediately felt nauseous seeing pictures of rich, cream-filled buns with custard, compote, ganache, and almond paste. Maybe it’s just me. But after indulging through Christmas and New Year with marzipan treats, vanilla butter cookies, rice pudding, truffles, and kransekage (Danish marzipan ring cake), I physically need to give my body a break from opulent excess and cream.

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