Easy Chanterelle Recipe: The Finnish Chanterelle Pie
It’s autumn here in Finland and that means the chanterelle season is on! Chanterelles are typical, and gourmet standard, Finnish autumn food. A fun fact: I know so many Finns who hate mushrooms but love chanterelles. This is perfectly normal. So what are the most...
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30 Cultural Facts on Finland that Help You Understand Finns
It is the culture that makes a place unique and, as we are talking about Finland here, a little bit weird. It is the culture that makes you say what? Whaaat?! I feel that our relatively odd habits are a part of our charm. A major part of our charm. Actually, now that...
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The Classic and Simple Finnish Salmon Soup
The Finnish salmon soup (lohikeitto, in Finnish) is the perfect soup. It’s like the little black dress of Finnish cuisine. At the same time, a salmon soup is easy home cooking, super healthy and suitable for any event. In this household, it's the go-to recipe for busy...
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Study in Finland: Local’s Tips to Applying and Student Life
Are you asking the most important question? It’s not “How can I get to study in Finland”. Applying isn’t hard. Getting accepted isn’t rocket science. Even though, you can study even that in Finland. This post focuses on describing what applying and studying are like...
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Quick Guide to Dating Finnish Guys
Dating Finnish guys, or hopefully, dating a Finnish man, is potentially miraculous! Are you dreaming of a relationship with him but have no idea how to proceed? Thanks to the mighty internet and due to my natural background (aka one blonde Finnish lady is greeting you...
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The Irresistible Finnish Cinnamon Rolls: Pulla Recipe
Take one bite and you’ll understand why cinnamon buns are a staple of the Finnish cuisine! The scrumptious and soft Finnish pulla is an everyday sweet treat here in Finland. It comes in many forms: twirls, rolls, braids, and butterfly-like shapes called korvapuusti....
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A Home-Made Yoga Retreat in Finland
I would like to show you my favorite home-made yoga retreat. Yoga is one of my best discoveries after I turned 30. The perfect place to do yoga is at the cabin, surrounded by our gorgeous Finnish forests. To me, these poses are a must when I go to our summer cottage....
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10 Reasons to Love a Finnish Woman
Loving a Finnish woman is so easy. Everything about her is just so lovable! Okay, I might be exaggerating a little. But seriously, we come with pretty impressive features. I try to do a good job explaining them to you. Ten Reasons to Love a Finnish Woman #1 Fastness...
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May Day in Finland
The May Day (in Finnish: Vappu) is a big national holiday to celebrate work in Finland. On the Eve of May Day especially young people and students are out partying. On May Day, people flock to the streets, enjoy brunch in a restaurant or if, by some miracle, there is...
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Finland Dating Guide: the ABC of Finnish Dating Culture
Oh, these tips about Finland dating -wise are pure gold if you have a crush on a Finnish man or woman and don't know how to proceed! As a Finnish woman, I am so happy to help my readers to understand Finnish culture and what to expect. There is always room for more...
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