Blueberry soup is an unusual but traditional Finnish starter that surprises many. Prepared with fresh or frozen blueberries, sugar, water, and sometimes lemon juice for added zest, this soup can be ...

Warm memories remain for many who worked on the frontlines and behind the scenes to make Norsk Hostfest happen for 46 years. The Hostfest board recently announced the September 2025 festival would be ...

In Finland, Kalevala Day is celebrated on Feb. 28 in honor of Finnish culture and the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala. The tale has profoundly shaped the Finnish national identity, influencing the ...

A large share of the environmental impact of Finnish food purchases stems from discretionary, often unhealthy foods. Households also appear to spend the same amount of money on their primary protein ...