Blog/recipes
Buckthorn protein smoothie
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...
Chanterelle and zucchini quiche
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 – Finnish cinnamon buns
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...
Indian fried potatoes
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...
Corn pancakes
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 (Karjalanpirakka)
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...
Hummingbird Bundt Cake
Today when I walked into the store, I suddenly got a big craving for cake – well, it's not the first time 😀 I never say no to cake. And when I get these cravings, I want it to be quick. So, no complicated baking. I started remembering a cake I used to make a long...
Chicken Plov – Ukrainian style
One of the countries that lies close to my heart is Ukraine. I have a very close friend in Lviv that I always visit when I can. So far I think I have 9 Ukrainian stamps in my passport. When I visit Ukraine then I love going to restaurants that serve local food. A lot...
Crumpets
When I last visited England for the first time, I had the opportunity to taste crumpets. I had heard of them before but never actually tried them. You heat them in the toaster and enjoy them with butter. They also pair very well with jams or Nutella. The exact origin...
Szarlotka – Polish applecake