The kids are on ski break this week and we have been lucky to have perfect weather. During the day the temperatures have hovered at just below freezing and in the sun it has been much warmer. During the night the temperature has dipped enough to keep the skating rinks and ski trails in good […]
Month: February 2013
Kaija’s Winter Salad with Kale
A couple of weeks ago I posted a recipe sent to me by my sister Kaija who lives in Detroit. I was pleasantly surprised a few days ago when I noticed in my inbox that she had sent me a story, recipe and photos to share. As I mentioned before Detroit is trying to reimagine […]
Gone fishing!
A week ago on Sunday we celebrated our nephew’s and God son’s birthday. What a fun day we had and the time seemed to fly. Spending time with siblings and close friends is always special. My sister had done such a good job making things for the party that I asked her if I could […]
Valentine’s Day, Ystävänpäivä
In Finland, Valentine’s day is called friendship day or Ystävänpäivä. I hope you all have a wonderful day with warm thoughts in your hearts. “A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow.” William Shakespeare These Valentine’s […]
Cranberry Cake
Last night our literature club came over to our house. We get together once a month on a Friday evening after 8 pm. The reason for the late hour is that most of the children have settled down for the evening and the hustle and bustle of the work week has come to an end […]
Laskiaispulla
Laskiainen or Shrove Tuesday is the day before the beginning of Lent. In Finland it is traditional for children and adults to head to the sledding hills. Winter is starting to be at its best with sun shining more and more each day. The traditional meal after an afternoon of sledding is split-pea soup with […]
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