Some people are born to cook and some discover their talent later on in life. Yaron is decidedly from the latter group. “I was always convinced that making food just comes naturally to some and that I simply wasn’t one of them”. The 36 years old, 5th generation “Helsinkian” explains as he carefully arranges the cheese platter…
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Jonnan raa’an helppo kakku, sekä Ayurvedalainen kultainen maito
Ayurvedalaista kultaista maitoa Juoma – lämmin, makea, mausteinen, pippurinen ja hunajalla höystetty,lämpiän kanelin kera; on täydelinen resepti kylmille talvikuukausille. Mustapippurilla on hyviä terveyttä edistäviä vaikutuksia myös yhdessä kurkuman kanssa. Vaikka se olisi houkuttelevaa, älä laita liikaa kaakojauhetta koska se turmelee kurkuman rikkaan kultaisen värin. 1 kuppi mantelimaitoa (tai haluamaasi maitoa) 3 tl kurkumaa 2 tl…
Jonna’s”Peace of cake” & Golden milk
WHITE yoga studio, giant dream catchers & wall hangings from reclaimed wood from the forest with colorful Mexican pompoms, symbolizing rainbows and connecting the universe – white light, and peaceful music, In the background, soft music is playing; her composure is peaceful and relaxed, the fragrant flowers in a tall vase, stand proud while she explains: “5…
Peppina’s Menu: Lentil & carrot soup
We are sipping espresso from a tiny purple cup while I marvel at the warm and cosy wooden house Peppina has patiently arranged and styled from the day they bought it – a mere frame- nearly twenty years ago. From the window I can see to the garden and imagine peaceful breakfast under the soft Finnish summer sun. From…
Gluten free Carrot Cake with Pecan glaze
In Peppina’s house, the whole family usually prefers to eat lighter food. Due to health restrictions she has to be careful with gluten & even accommodate a newly inspired vegetarian. When I ask about the pressure to accommodate all these demands and still stay innovative, she reassures me: “Luckily, I have a good imagination &…
Addictive (but healthy) Seed Crackers
These seed crackers are not only dairy and gluten free they are also an addictive treat. They are gently cooked to ensure the health benefits of the seeds remains intact and lightly seasoned with “Piment d’Espelette, Baie rose” sea salt from Camargue. Don’t have a jar at home? No worries; you can use regular coarse…
Peppina’s Quinoa and Feta Salad with Candied cherry tomatoes & Infused oil
Every day at 5 pm, everyone gathers for family dinner, when we eat we try & talk about the great things that happened to our life today! At food time, you’d have to have a good reason to not be there ! Quinoa with Feta salad with candied cherry tomatoes For 8- 10 people Ingredients:…
A love letter to Finland & a Traditional Salmon Soup for the Hieno
Today, as part of The Hieno! “What is Finnish-ness” series celebrating Suomi 100 in 2017, we at Hungry in Helsinki are proud to be featured to express our love of Finland & all things Finnish To create a blog called “Hungry In Helsinki”, one must be simultaneously hungry and in love! This post is an extract from…
A “Latte Mamma’s” Pavlova by Sofia
It’s a sunny afternoon in the city, with a wide and kind smile, Sofia guides me to the kitchen and hands me her signature Café Latte (what else?) in a large porcelaine cup. The author & photographer behind the popular Latte Mamma‘s lifestyle blog is luminous in her high waist pink skirt & button-down shirt! “Latte Mamma is a pink…
Thelman vallankumouksellinen avokado- ja fetamunakas
Thelma Sibergin nuorekkaan ulkokuoren alla piilee vanha sielu. Hänen persoonallisuutensa huokuu tasapainoa, joka höystettynä vastakkaisilla ominaisuuksilla luo hänestä moniulotteisen vaikutelman. Thelma on rento mutta tarkka, synnynnäinen löytöretkeilijä, ollen samalla kuitenkin yllättävän perinteikäs. Olen kurinalainen, mutten suklaan kanssa! Tämä 24-vuotias näyttelijä Helsingistä esittää Kristaa televisiosarjassa Uusipäivä – Yle 2 kanavalla. Häpeäkseni en tiennyt koko sarjasta mitään tehdessäni…
Thelma’s Revolutionary Omelette
Behind her youthful demeanor; Thelma Siberg is an old soul. I am fascinated with her balanced yet contrasted personality. She is laid-back but precise; eager to discover, while adamant to maintain a sense of tradition on how and where things are done. I’m Disciplined , but not with Chocolate! The 24 years old actress from Helsinki plays Krista in…
Pia’s grilled flat bread – Blinis Style
The home is cosy, elegant and inviting. On the wall, a large black and white picture of their wedding day, through the windows, the light invades the space and touches everything in a gentle white glimmer. The mood is calm, and as I sip on my ristretto, I fall captive to Pia’s incredible story of “leaving a trace”. Sitting purposefully,…
Pian grillattu leipä – “blinityyliin”
Koti on miellyttävä, tyylikäs ja luokseen kutsuva. Seinällä on suuri mustavalkoinen hääkuva. Ikkunoista sisään tulviva valo valloittaa tilan ja asettaa pehmeän valkoisen hehkunsa huoneeseen. Tunnelma on rauhallinen, maistelen ristrettoani hitaasti. Pia kertoo uskomatonta tarinaansa, jossa ideana on jäljen jättäminen. Puhuessaan hänestä huokuu, suoran ja avoimen olemuksensa välittämänä, aseistariisuvan tarinankertojan hehku. Vuonna 2014 Pia perusti yrityksensä…
Tonin herkullisen jouluinen kakku, vuoden ympäri
Toni astuu huoneeseen ja huoneen energiataso tuntuu ponnahtavan ylöspäin hänen tervehtiessään amerikanenglannillaan, jossa on ripaus brittikorostusta. Hän asettuu paikalleen kahvikuppi kourassaan ja ilma tuntuu suorastaan väreilevän hänen energiaansa. Toni naurahtaa tarttuvasti hänen ilmoittaessaan, että ”olen hypännyt kahvijunan kyytiin saavuttuani Suomeen, vaikka me britit juomme yleensä teetä”. Takana on yhdeksän vuotta Suomessa, viimeisimpänä käänteenä äskettäinen muutto…
Toni’s delicious “All year long” Christmas cake
Toni enters the room and it’s a sudden bust of energy as she greets me in her unique American English flavored with subtle British inflexions! She settles with a cup of coffee and the air becomes almost fizzy with her energy. Her laughter is infectious as she announces: “I’ve hopped on the coffee train since I’ve been in Finland, even though we…
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