We had dinner this weekend at Britt’s boss’ house (delicious), and for dessert we helped to make homemade pulla. The main ingredients are cardamom, butter and sugar, so obviously it was delicious! Not only was it good to eat, it was easy to make as well. It’s definitely a recipe I’ll be keeping handy!
This weekend is yet ANOTHER holiday here in Finland, this time everyone is celebrating Midsummer. We forgot that everything closes for the holidays here, and didn’t get our groceries before the everything shut down and the festivities began. With almost no food in the apartment and two days until the grocery stores open back up … More Well…That was interesting
Market Square is a great place to spend an afternoon mulling in between the stalls, and since it’s only 2 blocks from our apartment it’s a place that we frequent. Today, however, was the first time that we came across the British Fudge Company stall. Never in my life have I ever seen so much … More Holy Fudge, Batman!
The storm clouds rolled in yesterday morning and gently rained for the entire day, then some darker clouds rolled in last night making it the darkest night we’ve had in weeks! We could still see everything outside, but it was dark enough for the street lights to come on. As soon as we realized this, … More Darkness & Cardamom
It’s hard to believe, but today marks two months since we arrived in Finland! Summer is in full swing now and there seems to be a festival or two every week! We almost feel as if Turku is a different city now than it was when we first got here. The city is now in … More Month 2!
The Wild Rose 