Finnish cuisine is based on local and seasonal ingredients, such as fish, berries, mushrooms, and root vegetables. It reflects the country’s cold climate and natural environment.
Common dishes include salmon soup, rye bread, and reindeer meat in northern regions. Fish plays an important role due to Finland’s many lakes.
Finnish food is often simple but nutritious, with a strong focus on natural flavors and traditional cooking methods.
Blogger: Lotta
Finland's cuisine
My name is Lotta, and today, we are going to dive into my beloved home country, Finland.
First, some things about me so you know I’m a certified specialist when it comes to Finnish food and culture. I was born and raised in Helsinki, which is the capital of Finland. My dad is from there and my mom is from Tornio, which is a smaller city in northern Finland. So I know the big city and lapland culture. As you may already guess, the cultures are quite different from each other but today I’m going to tell the similarities and of course, what are the best foods you should try while visiting the country! …