These cookies have been following me since I was a child, helping my Mom to make the dough circles. As kids, we used to look at the process eagerly, waiting for them to come out of the oven. The hardest part was smelling the pretty smells but still had to wait till they cool down. I…
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Classic home baked Pita bread
So many people have asked me to post my Pita bread recipe so here it is at last. Making the dough will not take you a long time and the bread will be as fresh as it can be. You can find the one-minute video version in Finnish of the recipe that I photographed…
Wia’s time-stopping breakfast smoothie
We are running late, … again! 10 years in Finland have finally gotten to my core and I can’t help feeling myself rushing to make it on time to meet Wia. As I speed-walk through the city barely looking around me, I finally reach Kuuma café. There, Wia gently waves all my concerns away with…
Orange nuts cast iron pot bread
Freshly baked bread gives always the warm feeling of home but using a cast iron pot for baking, gives even better crust and great texture. Coming back to work after the summer holiday left me with not much free time to cook or bake so I was looking forward to the coming weekend so…
Bernie’s Cornbread & Mango Salsa recipe
In the Summer time, Storyville boasts a gorgeous outdoors terrace in the heart of the city, which is the place to hang out for inspired food and live music. From June to end of august, this is the place to be! Read about our encounter with Bernie & how he taught us to conjure…
Half-Time Watermelon & Feta Salad
Whether or not you are an avid football supporter in this World cup season, here is something to cheer for: Game watching snacks needs not be the death of you! It’s pretty clear that all these over times and impressive plot twist (We are looking at you Sweden) will make you reach for the…
Classic Finnish potato flat bread
A classic Finnish bread that comes originally from south Karelia and was one of the main basic items in the local kitchen. Simple & cheap to make which makes it magical and leaves you with a delicate taste. There are different recipes with different amounts of ingredients according to your own taste. It can…
Red wined juicy shallots to complete your dish
Another recipe that is simple and can be combined or used as additional to other dishes. In my childhood home the sauce was different, I decided to use red wine here and add extra nutmeg. All the ingredients are super healthy and when you will combine them, a great aromatic waves will fill up…
Maia’s warming vegan bean tacos!
For some, picking a career is the results of many painstakingly calculated choices, which may, possibly bring you one step closer to doing something you might enjoy. For others, it sometimes seems that life’s swirls, softly and elegantly navigated eventually gently push you towards your purpose. Discussing food and life choices with Maia from MaiasGreenMedicine.com instantaneously…
No Fuss sunday baking with Valo 24h
We’ve all been there, planning a dinner party or simple Sunday afternoon get together with friend, and as the guest-list increases, so do the “special diets” requirements. When it comes to accommodating vegetarian preferences, both Ofer & I are pretty flexible and have countless time designed full dinner parties around perfectly roasted eggplants and…
Vegetarian colourful grill celebration
This is what I call a proper vegetarian party, here and now, in your oven. Another recipe from an article I photographed for Kauneus & Terveys magazine last year with Mila Pentti. I felt like sharing it with you, it’s simple, tastes great and should be shared instead of being forgotten in my…
Crispy apple chips snacks
For those who like apples here is a fast snack that we recommend to try. Avoiding extra fat, oil and no added sugar/salt, make it quite convenient & healthy. And another extra bonuses are the beautiful smells that fill up the kitchen and the simplicity of making it. Absolutely adorable! Preheat the oven to…
After holidays fine city dinning
Christmas is now behind us and after spending so much time in the kitchen, you might like to forget about cooking for a day. If you are looking for delicious seafood and fresh fish cooked to perfection, Rivoli is our catch of the day! Their menu has a good selection of dishes with…
Festive mustard & Honey glazed Lamb
Winter celebrations of all kinds are soon upon us! For some, it is the time to revisit their family traditions and revive the old classics; but for others, it is an opportunity to dust off the recipe books, browse your favorite food blogs and get inspiration for that special dish! I know for a fact…
Ice cream and a secret hideaway
Follow me, I know a place. It’s a secret hideaway, not too far from the daily noise yet magically distant in its location and unique perspective. Planted on a small hill, as if not aware of its own sovereign position, Villa Ylänne nesting the exotically named “Peroba Cafe” is calling you to come in, to…
Hungry in Helsinki 