Food

Finnish cuisine combines the delicious fresh flavors of summer with the hearty countryside stews and filling mains that kept people going through the cold winter months.  In the summer, berries, …

If you ask a Finn to tell you a traditional Finnish dinner dish, I bet they will say this: Karelian stew aka Karjalanpaisti, in Finnish. Originally from the Karelia region, …

Foraging means gathering wild food from nature, for free. Finnish forests are an endless source of superfood! Picking mushrooms and berries is a popular pastime in Finland but there are …

Are you ready to cook a Finnish classic? I bet pretty much every Finn has eaten cabbage casserole at some point in their life. In Finnish, we call this dish …

Finnish Christmas foods are a traditional and insanely delicious part of Finnish food culture! Hands down, Christmas is the biggest celebration of the year in Finland. Family time and the …

If you like mac and cheese, the Finnish macaroni casserole might be your new favorite! Finnish families certainly love it, and it’s easy to see why this is such a popular dish in Finland. It’s very family-friendly and easy to make from simple ingredients that won’t cost you a fortune.

You guessed right, this is not a recipe for mämmi, the traditional Finnish Easter dessert, which looks like a brown pile of dirt. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge fan of mämmi, …

Looking for the best Finnish restaurants in Helsinki? I have a theory, which states that the secret behind every successful trip is eating delicious local food. That’s why I put …

Who loves Finnish buns? I know I do! If you want to try all the different bun versions we have in Finland, Shrovetide is the perfect time to be in …