Here in Finland and throughout the Nordic countries, we are fortunate to have an abundance of healthy berries in nature. We have lingonberries, blueberries, cranberries, and more. Additionally, there's buckthorn, also known as sea buckthorn. Buckthorn is an orange...
It's mushroom season now, and in the Finnish forest, you can discover nature's gold: chanterelles. They are my absolute favorite mushrooms. You can create a variety of delicious dishes with this vibrant yellow beauty, such as toast, soup, pies, and more. It seems like...
Korvapuusti, or "Örfil" in Swedish, is a Finnish cinnamon bun. In English, it bears the peculiar name "Ear Slap". While an ear slap might sting, this bun is absolutely delightful 😉 You can find these in most cafés across Finland. My mom has been baking them for as...
So, a girl messaged me on Instagram, asking if we could exchange recipes. Of course, I was excited to participate. She's from India, so she shared an Indian recipe, and I shared a Finnish recipe with her. You can check out what she prepared on her Instagram...
I have always loved corn. I like it with just butter and salt. I remember when I was visiting Munnar in India and we walked on a road there in the Himalayas, and these old women were selling roasted corn next to the road. They had a small fire where they roasted the...
Karelian pies or Karjalanpiirakka as we call it here is probably the most traditional and typical Finnish food you can find. They are eaten in some parts of Russia and Estonia also, but they originate from Finland. They are very easy to make. If you have some leftover...