The museum “Ett hem” in Abo
The museum “Ett hem” is a home museum donated to the Åbo Akademi University Endowment by consul Alfred Jacobsson and his wife Hélène. The museum was o… Read the rest
Finland is known for its long tradition in baking
Southwest Finland is known for its long tradition in baking. The county is home to many different types of delicious bread. Traditionally rye bread wa… Read the rest
Kalakukko is a traditional food
Kalakukko are similar to karjalanpiirakka, but bigger in size and made with fish. Kalakukko (lit. "fish rooster") is a traditional food from… Read the rest
Finland: Mustikkapiirakka or cranberry cake
MUSTIKKAPIIRAKKA
In July and August bilberries paint the Finnish forest. They are everywhere and could cause a sense of panic if you are not used to… Read the rest
A Finnish summer is not complete without Grillimakkara
A Finnish summer is not complete without grillimakkara. These big, fat sausages made for grilling are eaten with mustard and washed down with beer. Fi… Read the rest
RAPU Crayfish parties or “kraftskiva”
RAPU
Crayfish parties or “kraftskiva”, were originally a Swedish tradition that the Finns adopted and celebrate with finesse each summer. These smal… Read the rest
SILLI JA UUDET PERUNAT
SILLI JA UUDET PERUNAT
New potatoes with herring (silli). New potatoes with fresh lake fish and chantarelle sauce. New potatoes with fish roe (mäti)… Read the rest
Poronkaristys in Lapland
PORONKÄRISTYS
Reindeer are found in Finland’s northern province of Lapland and their meat is one of the healthiest foods you can put on your plate a… Read the rest
Poronkaristys in Lapland
PORONKÄRISTYS
Reindeer are found in Finland’s northern province of Lapland and their meat is one of the healthiest foods you can put on your plate a… Read the rest
LEIPÄJUUSTO, Known as “Finnish Squeaky Cheese”
LEIPÄJUUSTO
Known in English as “Finnish Squeaky Cheese” and also called Juustoleipä or “cheese bread”, this mild cheese is most often made from cow… Read the rest