Yesterday was definitely the best day of the year to be Hungry in Helsinki. The restaurant day took part all over the country and the sunny weather lifted up the spirit and colors to top levels. Helsinki definitely got up the energy level and had all facts right on the table, summer is here, so let’s have…
Category: Finnish
Lost in the Middle of Nowhere!
I’m an Urban Animal. I long for the muffled noise of traffic through the windows, the agitation of the city, the pulsating lights of the metropolis beats at my rhythm. I love Helsinki. As a city, I find it strangely human; it is surrounded by the sea, parks and trees everywhere; and has a softness that I am yet…
Finland – the Japan of Europe
When I settled in Finland, I elaborated this silent theory that Finland is the “Japan of Europe”. Now, before you chew my head off, hear me out. Coming as an outsider I had the privilege to spend time internalize the purist and absolut Nordic design of wooden & White tones, respecting the authenticity of material and elaborated simplicity in every home…
Ladie’s Night Out Menu #1 – “Irina”
As an adult, moving to a foreign country, forming new friendships can feel like an ordeal. I mean come on, “been there done that ” right? I am no exception; after almost 10 years here, I have seen many of my friends return to their home countries. It seemed that as the winters grew colder, their resilience grew thinner. In an…
In the eye of the beholder
Beautiful food doesn’t require mastery, only a respect of the ingredients and unconditional trust
Hungry in Helsinki 