Tag: Appetizer
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Nordic twist White Fish Tartar
White fish Spring Appetiser Last Friday it was the first time my hubby and I went for dinner just the two of us while little L was taken care of, back home. One of the dishes at the restaurant was cured white fish dish that had a mix of different components from passionfruit to ponzu…
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Savoury Christmas Treat & Cardamom Cocktail
‘ Shrimp toast and a cardamom gin cocktail as a Christmas movie snack’ Christmas is the time when you eat savoury and sweet, one after the other to satisfy all your taste buds. Even though I love to bake and cook sweet things, I much prefer eating savoury over any given day. This very typical…
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Nordic Summer Salad & Salmon Mousse toast
Vendace (muikku in Finnish) or also known as the European cisco, is a freshwater whitefish that is found in Northern European lakes, such as in Finland, Sweden, Russia, Latvia and some lakes in Norway. It is a small fish, almost sardine-like that is commonly fried or smoked when eaten. The roe of Vendace is a…
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Simple Scandinavian beauty on a plate
A beautiful plate of Scandinavia Lunches al fresco are what slow summer days are made out of. These warm days have been something like no other and we try to each lunch in a little bit of shade, if possible. I love this spot at our country house, that is in the front of the…
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Simple Moules Mariniere
‘ Simple flavors of France all year around’ My husband and I love the taste of mussels and the French classic moules mariniere is a staple recipe in our household. The mussels are cooked in a simple broth of dry white wine with a base of garlic and shallots fried in butter. You can add…
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Girls Crayfish Party
‘Hold on to traditions to make amazing memories’ It has been that time of year again for the traditional girl’s crayfish party that we started maybe 3 years ago. The setting is intimate as we are such a small group and we just listen to music, dance on chairs and talk about what’s going on…
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White asparagus with a Parmesan Lemon Vinaigrette
The white asparagus has a more delicate flavor than the green stems, that are a touch more sweet and bitter. White asparagus naturally is great with hollandaise sauce but sometimes a fresh citrus dressing makes a refreshing change. This parmesan lemon dill dressing works with any salad but it particularly well merges with the decadent…
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Spring Salmon Plate
‘The season of fresh appetizers comes with Spring’ With May just around the corner, Spring calls for delicious easy appetizers that are pleasing not only to the eye but palette. May 1st is a large festive celebration in Finland where people gather outside for a picnic and celebrate the beginning of summer. It’s an amazing…
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December 1st: Blackberry Cocktail & Beetroot Tartar
‘It is the anticipation of Christmas what makes it the most magical time’ The first of December is finally here; it is the season for craftiness, late night cooking, and dark candle light evenings that make a home cosy and warm. My hubby and I have watched a few festive films already and soon it’s…
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Summer Chic Birthday Party
What a glories summer evening it was… I had an intimate gathering with my ladies to celebrate another year. I’m so thankful for all the friendships I have created along the years and with women like these around, we can get through anything. The day was sunny, we drank rosé on the balcony, laughed and…