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Last Sunday, Karsten took over the kitchen. He likes to cook, but does not often find the time to do so since most of the things he likes to cook require some preparation and time. Time is essential for Karsten’s … Continue reading
Osterchüechli
Just in time for Easter here’s another culinary highlight for you: the Swiss Osterchüechli. Enjoy the pronunciation, my dear English friends…Osterchüechli…chhhhhüüüüüüeeeechhhhliiii…üüüü….chhh chhh chhh. It’s a great word! It is a small pastry made out of shortcrust and filled with a … Continue reading
Culinary bits and pieces II
During the last weeks, we have had the chance to savour some more Finnish specialties: Since we are both yoghurt-eaters, we tried viili, which is a nordic type of yoghurt with a slightly weird consistency. To be honest, it didn’t … Continue reading
Cheer-up-strategy
Some days seem like they could just be crossed off the calendar. Bad night, monday morning, dull weather, screwed up lunch, a constantly complaining baby…In order to make this day work, I used a long afternoon nap of the little … Continue reading
Runeberg cakes (or the skill of Scandinavian countries to appoint dessert-related celebrations)
Today is the 5th of February. And the 5th of February is the birthday of the Finnish national poet, Johan Ludvig Runeberg. And since Runeberg, although he was a Swedish speaking Finn, wrote the text of the Finnish National Anthem, … Continue reading
More culinary bits…
Talking about culinary bits: the little one had her first solid piece of banana this evening. Result: 50% banana on the floor, 30% banana on the table, 19% banana on the chair, 1% in her mouth….
Culinary bits and pieces
One of the most exciting things in other countries is exploring the supermarkets. I love how every country has its own typical dishes to eat. And how every country has its own weird, bizarre things that you wont necessary count … Continue reading
familial entropy 