Food

There are some things you may encounter in a Finnish grocery store that need a bit of explaining… To help you out, I’ve listed here seven things to know

When it comes to Finnish drinks and the drinking culture in Finland, it is a truly interesting and unexpected mix of things. Let’s dig in!

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 …

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 …

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 …

Grandma’s house was the best thing I knew when I was little. As soon as the front door opened, I ran straight to my grandpa’s study. There, I would reach out my hand and carefully feel my way along the bookshelf to the yellow bowl on the lowest shelf. What a lucky day…

Are you on a quest to find some amazing Finnish foods in a grocery store, or looking for the perfect but affordable Finnish souvenirs to take home with you and …

Put your pain au chocolat or Lucky Charms aside, here comes Finnish breakfast! What are Finns eating at breakfast? The most significant difference between Finnish and many other breakfasts is that Finns rarely eat anything especially sweet, like pastries or sugar cereals, in the morning time.

The first warm and sunny summer days hit my hometown couple of days ago, and we have been enjoying every ray of the sun. Our pale vampire skin has been …