You know those cream cheese Danish pastry things that you can usually find in most grocery store bakeries? As far as I’m concerned, Finnish quark buns are everything those wish they could be. The rich, soft cardamom flavored buns are filled with quark (a mild yogurt-y dairy product much more common in Europe than the…
Finnish dumpling soup is everything you could want in cold weather food. Tender beef, potatoes and root vegetables plus the added comfort factor of dumplings make this traditional soup one you’ll reach for again and again. Tips & FAQs for Finnish Dumpling Soup -including a soup bone is optional, but highly recommended: The soup is…
Runeberg torte is named for Finnish poet Johan Ludvig Runeberg, who wrote Finland’s national anthem-or perhaps more accurately for his wife, Fredrika Runeberg, who is credited with inventing these cakes by creatively using ingredients she had in their home. Traditionally, these are eaten on February 5th, Johan Runeberg’s birthday, but they are available in Finnish…
