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Apteekin salmiakki
Apteekin salmiakki (Pharmacist's salmiac) is a hard, diamond-shaped candy made by the Finnish company Haganol.
Apteekin salmiakki (Pharmacist's salmiac) is a hard, diamond-shaped candy made by the Finnish company Haganol.
Blodpalt
Blodpalt is an old-fashioned Swedish dish still fairly common in northern Sweden and Finland (known as veripalttu or roppana).
Blodpalt is an old-fashioned Swedish dish still fairly common in northern Sweden and Finland (known as veripalttu or roppana).
Boletaceae
Boletaceae is a family of mushrooms, primarily characterized by developing their spores in small pores on the underside of the mushroom, instead of gills, as are found in agarics.
Boletaceae is a family of mushrooms, primarily characterized by developing their spores in small pores on the underside of the mushroom, instead of gills, as are found in agarics.
Brännvin
Brännvin is a Swedish word for liquor distilled from potatoes, grain, or (formerly) wood cellulose; it may be flavored or unflavored.
Brännvin is a Swedish word for liquor distilled from potatoes, grain, or (formerly) wood cellulose; it may be flavored or unflavored.
Cabbage roll
A cabbage roll (also stuffed cabbage) is a dish consisting of cooked cabbage leaves wrapped around a variety of fillings.
A cabbage roll (also stuffed cabbage) is a dish consisting of cooked cabbage leaves wrapped around a variety of fillings.
Chocolate-coated marshmallow treats
Chocolate-coated marshmallow treats are produced in different variations around the world, with several countries claiming to have invented it or hailing it as their "national confection."
Chocolate-coated marshmallow treats are produced in different variations around the world, with several countries claiming to have invented it or hailing it as their "national confection."
Christmas ham
A Christmas ham or Yule ham is a traditional ham dish associated with modern Christmas, Yule and Fennoscandian Jul.
A Christmas ham or Yule ham is a traditional ham dish associated with modern Christmas, Yule and Fennoscandian Jul.
Cuisine of Sápmi
Sápmi is the territory of the Sami people, and it spans Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia.
Sápmi is the territory of the Sami people, and it spans Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia.
Danish (pastry)
A danish is a viennoiserie pastry, of Viennese origin, which has become a specialty of Denmark and neighbouring Scandinavian countries.
A danish is a viennoiserie pastry, of Viennese origin, which has become a specialty of Denmark and neighbouring Scandinavian countries.
Danish (roll)
A danish is a viennoiserie pastry, of Viennese origin, which has become a specialty of Denmark and neighbouring Scandinavian countries.
A danish is a viennoiserie pastry, of Viennese origin, which has become a specialty of Denmark and neighbouring Scandinavian countries.
Dracula Piller
Dracula Piller are a brand of salmiakki confectionery.
Dracula Piller are a brand of salmiakki confectionery.
Egg butter
Egg butter (munavoi, munavõi) is a mixture of butter and hard boiled eggs.
Egg butter (munavoi, munavõi) is a mixture of butter and hard boiled eggs.
Finnish cuisine
Finnish cuisine is notable for generally combining traditional country fare and haute cuisine with contemporary continental style cooking.
Finnish cuisine is notable for generally combining traditional country fare and haute cuisine with contemporary continental style cooking.
Gravlax
Gravlax or gravad lax, gravad laks, gravlaks, graavilohi, graavilõhe, graflax is a Nordic dish consisting of raw salmon, cured in salt, sugar, and dill.
Gravlax or gravad lax, gravad laks, gravlaks, graavilohi, graavilõhe, graflax is a Nordic dish consisting of raw salmon, cured in salt, sugar, and dill.
Gyromitra esculenta
Gyromitra esculenta, one of several species of fungi known as false morels, is an ascomycete fungus from the genus Gyromitra, widely distributed across Europe and North America.
Gyromitra esculenta, one of several species of fungi known as false morels, is an ascomycete fungus from the genus Gyromitra, widely distributed across Europe and North America.
Hapanvelli
Hapanvelli (Finnish lit. “sour gruel”) is a traditional South-Eastern Finnish dish that resembles pea soup but has a more sour flavour.
Hapanvelli (Finnish lit. “sour gruel”) is a traditional South-Eastern Finnish dish that resembles pea soup but has a more sour flavour.
Helmipuuro
Helmipuuro is a type of porridge traditional in Finland and in Russia.
Helmipuuro is a type of porridge traditional in Finland and in Russia.
Janssons frestelse
Janssons frestelse ("Jansson's temptation") is a traditional Swedish casserole made of potatoes, onion, pickled sprats, bread crumbs and cream.
Janssons frestelse ("Jansson's temptation") is a traditional Swedish casserole made of potatoes, onion, pickled sprats, bread crumbs and cream.
Joulupöytä
Joulupöytä is the name of the traditional food board served at Christmas in Finland, similar to the Swedish smörgåsbord.
Joulupöytä is the name of the traditional food board served at Christmas in Finland, similar to the Swedish smörgåsbord.
Kalakukko
Kalakukko is a traditional food from the Finnish region of Savonia made from fish baked inside a loaf of bread.
Kalakukko is a traditional food from the Finnish region of Savonia made from fish baked inside a loaf of bread.
Kama (food)
Kama (in Estonian) or talkkuna (in Finnish) is traditional Estonian and Finnish finely milled flour mixture, The kama or talkkuna powder is a mixture of roasted barley, rye, oat and pea flour.
Kama (in Estonian) or talkkuna (in Finnish) is traditional Estonian and Finnish finely milled flour mixture, The kama or talkkuna powder is a mixture of roasted barley, rye, oat and pea flour.
Karelian hot pot
The Karelian hot pot (British) or Karelian stew (US) (karjalanpaisti in Finnish) is a traditional meat stew originating from the region of Karelia (now split between Finland and Russia).
The Karelian hot pot (British) or Karelian stew (US) (karjalanpaisti in Finnish) is a traditional meat stew originating from the region of Karelia (now split between Finland and Russia).
Karelian pasties
Karelian pasties or Karelian pies (South Karelian dialect of Finnish: karjalanpiirakat, singular karjalanpiirakka; North Karelian dialect of Finnish: karjalanpiiraat, singular ...
Karelian pasties or Karelian pies (South Karelian dialect of Finnish: karjalanpiirakat, singular karjalanpiirakka; North Karelian dialect of Finnish: karjalanpiiraat, singular ...
Kassler
Kassler or Kasseler in German cuisine is the name given to a salted (cured) and slightly smoked cut of pork.
Kassler or Kasseler in German cuisine is the name given to a salted (cured) and slightly smoked cut of pork.
Kebakko
Kebakko is a type of ready-meal in Finland.
Kebakko is a type of ready-meal in Finland.
Kilju
Kilju, in English also known as sugar wine, is a Finnish home-made alcoholic beverage made from sugar, yeast, and water.
Kilju, in English also known as sugar wine, is a Finnish home-made alcoholic beverage made from sugar, yeast, and water.
Kuivaliha
Kuivaliha (lit. "dry meat"), also known as kapaliha, is salted and dried meat, often reindeer meat.
Kuivaliha (lit. "dry meat"), also known as kapaliha, is salted and dried meat, often reindeer meat.
Lakka
Lakka or Lakkalikööri is a liqueur produced in Finland which derives its flavor from the cloudberry fruit.
Lakka or Lakkalikööri is a liqueur produced in Finland which derives its flavor from the cloudberry fruit.
Lihapiirakka
A meat doughnut (in Finnish Lihapiirakka literally "meat pie") is an everyday Finnish dish sold in supermarkets and often available hot from street kiosks selling fast food.
A meat doughnut (in Finnish Lihapiirakka literally "meat pie") is an everyday Finnish dish sold in supermarkets and often available hot from street kiosks selling fast food.
Lohikeitto
Creamy salmon soup (lohikeitto in Finnish, laxsoppa in Swedish) is a common dish in Finland and other Nordic countries.
Creamy salmon soup (lohikeitto in Finnish, laxsoppa in Swedish) is a common dish in Finland and other Nordic countries.
London drops
London drops (Lontoon rakeet in Finnish) are a type of liquorice candy sold in Finland and Sweden first by Chymos, later by Fazer.
London drops (Lontoon rakeet in Finnish) are a type of liquorice candy sold in Finland and Sweden first by Chymos, later by Fazer.
Lutefisk
Lutefisk (Norwegian) or Lutfisk (Swedish) ) is a traditional dish of the Nordic countries and parts of the Midwest United States.
Lutefisk (Norwegian) or Lutfisk (Swedish) ) is a traditional dish of the Nordic countries and parts of the Midwest United States.
Marskin ryyppy
Marskin ryyppy (lit. The Marshal's drink/shot) is a strong alcoholic drink, served as a shot.
Marskin ryyppy (lit. The Marshal's drink/shot) is a strong alcoholic drink, served as a shot.
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is made by mashing freshly boiled potatoes with a ricer, fork, potato masher, food mill, or whipping them with a hand beater.
Mashed potato is made by mashing freshly boiled potatoes with a ricer, fork, potato masher, food mill, or whipping them with a hand beater.
Meat doughnut
A meat doughnut (in Finnish Lihapiirakka literally "meat pie") is an everyday Finnish dish sold in supermarkets and often available hot from street kiosks selling fast food.
A meat doughnut (in Finnish Lihapiirakka literally "meat pie") is an everyday Finnish dish sold in supermarkets and often available hot from street kiosks selling fast food.
Mustamakkara
Mustamakkara (literally black sausage) is a type of Finnish blood sausage traditionally eaten with lingonberry jam.
Mustamakkara (literally black sausage) is a type of Finnish blood sausage traditionally eaten with lingonberry jam.
Mykyrokka
Mykyrokka is a soup that is a typical traditional dish in Middle-Finland.
Mykyrokka is a soup that is a typical traditional dish in Middle-Finland.
Nordic bread culture
Nordic bread culture has existed in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden from prehistoric time through to the present.
Nordic bread culture has existed in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden from prehistoric time through to the present.
Open sandwich
An open sandwich, also known as an open face/faced sandwich, Ulrich Sandwich, bread baser, or tartine, consists of a single slice of bread with one or more food items on top.
An open sandwich, also known as an open face/faced sandwich, Ulrich Sandwich, bread baser, or tartine, consists of a single slice of bread with one or more food items on top.
Pannukakku
Pannukakku is a Finnish dish that is sometimes referred to as a Finnish pancake.
Pannukakku is a Finnish dish that is sometimes referred to as a Finnish pancake.
Pommac
Pommac is a carbonated soft drink made of fruits and berries and matured in oak barrels for 3 months.
Pommac is a carbonated soft drink made of fruits and berries and matured in oak barrels for 3 months.
Porilainen
Porilainen is a sandwich and street food dish in Finnish cuisine made from bread and a thick slice of sausage.
Porilainen is a sandwich and street food dish in Finnish cuisine made from bread and a thick slice of sausage.
Pulla
Pulla is a mildly-sweet Finnish sweet roll or dessert bread flavored with crushed cardamom seeds and occasionally raisins or sliced almonds.
Pulla is a mildly-sweet Finnish sweet roll or dessert bread flavored with crushed cardamom seeds and occasionally raisins or sliced almonds.
Pyttipanna
Pyttipanna, also pytt i panna, pyttipanne, pyttipannu, is a hodgepodge of food similar to bubble and squeak.
Pyttipanna, also pytt i panna, pyttipanne, pyttipannu, is a hodgepodge of food similar to bubble and squeak.
Rosvopaisti
Rosvopaisti (Finnish lit. “robber’s roast”) is roast meat cooked in a cooking pit.
Rosvopaisti (Finnish lit. “robber’s roast”) is roast meat cooked in a cooking pit.
Rubus chamaemorus
Rubus chamaemorus is a rhizomatous herb native to alpine and arctic tundra and boreal forest, producing amber-colored edible fruit similar to the raspberry or blackberry.
Rubus chamaemorus is a rhizomatous herb native to alpine and arctic tundra and boreal forest, producing amber-colored edible fruit similar to the raspberry or blackberry.
Runeberg's torte
Runeberg's torte (Runebergintorttu; Runebergstårta) is a Finnish pastry flavored with almonds and rum and it usually weighs about 100 grams.
Runeberg's torte (Runebergintorttu; Runebergstårta) is a Finnish pastry flavored with almonds and rum and it usually weighs about 100 grams.
Rönttönen
A Rönttönen is a traditional sweet Finnish delicacy from Kainuu.
A Rönttönen is a traditional sweet Finnish delicacy from Kainuu.
Rössypottu
Rössypottu is a traditional Finnish dish which originates from the Oulu region yet is very much unknown in the southern parts of the country.
Rössypottu is a traditional Finnish dish which originates from the Oulu region yet is very much unknown in the southern parts of the country.
Sahti
Sahti is a traditional beer from Finland made from a variety of grains, malted and unmalted, including barley, rye, wheat, and oats; sometimes bread made from these grains is fermented inste...
Sahti is a traditional beer from Finland made from a variety of grains, malted and unmalted, including barley, rye, wheat, and oats; sometimes bread made from these grains is fermented inste...
Salmiakki Koskenkorva
Salmiakki Koskenkorva, is a pre-mixed vodka cocktail which caused a minor revolution in drinking culture in Finland during the 1990s.
Salmiakki Koskenkorva, is a pre-mixed vodka cocktail which caused a minor revolution in drinking culture in Finland during the 1990s.
Salty liquorice
Salty liquorice, also known as salmiakki or salmiak is a variety of liquorice flavoured with ammonium chloride, common in the Nordic Countries, Netherlands, Baltic States and North...
Salty liquorice, also known as salmiakki or salmiak is a variety of liquorice flavoured with ammonium chloride, common in the Nordic Countries, Netherlands, Baltic States and North...
Sami cuisine
Sami cuisine is the cuisine of peoples from the Sápmi territory of the Sami people, which spans Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia.
Sami cuisine is the cuisine of peoples from the Sápmi territory of the Sami people, which spans Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia.
Sautéed reindeer
Sautéed reindeer is perhaps the best known traditional meal from Lapland, especially in Finland, Sweden and Norway.
Sautéed reindeer is perhaps the best known traditional meal from Lapland, especially in Finland, Sweden and Norway.
Semla
A semla or fastlagsbulle, laskiaispulla or fastelavnsbolle is a traditional sweet roll made in various forms in Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, L...
A semla or fastlagsbulle, laskiaispulla or fastelavnsbolle is a traditional sweet roll made in various forms in Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, L...
Sima (mead)
Sima is a sweet mead, still an essential seasonal, sparkling brew connected with the Finnish Vappu festival.
Sima is a sweet mead, still an essential seasonal, sparkling brew connected with the Finnish Vappu festival.
Ström Vodka
Ström is a premium vodka, distilled by Shaman Spirits in Finland.
Ström is a premium vodka, distilled by Shaman Spirits in Finland.
Sultsina
Sultsina is a traditional Karelian dish, a cross between a crêpe and a flatbread, made of unleavened rye dough and a farina (mannapuuro) filling.
Sultsina is a traditional Karelian dish, a cross between a crêpe and a flatbread, made of unleavened rye dough and a farina (mannapuuro) filling.
Swede casserole
Swede casserole, Swede box or lanttulaatikko is a traditional Christmas dish of Finland.
Swede casserole, Swede box or lanttulaatikko is a traditional Christmas dish of Finland.
Sweetened potato casserole
Sweetened potato casserole (Finnish imelletty perunalaatikko) is a traditional Finnish dish from Kymenlaakso, eaten elsewhere in Finland at Christmastime.
Sweetened potato casserole (Finnish imelletty perunalaatikko) is a traditional Finnish dish from Kymenlaakso, eaten elsewhere in Finland at Christmastime.
Turun sinappi
Turun sinappi (Swedish name: Åbo senap) is a mustard, originally made in Finland but nowadays in Poland.
Turun sinappi (Swedish name: Åbo senap) is a mustard, originally made in Finland but nowadays in Poland.
Uunijuusto
Uunijuusto is a Finnish dish made from cow's beestings, the first milk of a calved cow, by adding a pinch of salt (some 0.5 grams per a litre of milk) and by baking the milk in an oven (30 minut...
Uunijuusto is a Finnish dish made from cow's beestings, the first milk of a calved cow, by adding a pinch of salt (some 0.5 grams per a litre of milk) and by baking the milk in an oven (30 minut...
Vispipuuro
Vispipuuro (Finnish whipped porridge) or klappgröt (Swedish name) is a sweet, wheat semolina (manna) dessert porridge made with berries, usually lingonberries.
Vispipuuro (Finnish whipped porridge) or klappgröt (Swedish name) is a sweet, wheat semolina (manna) dessert porridge made with berries, usually lingonberries.
Vorschmack
Vorschmack is an originally East European salty meat dish prepared mainly out of minced meat, anchovies or herring and onions.
Vorschmack is an originally East European salty meat dish prepared mainly out of minced meat, anchovies or herring and onions.