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Runeberg: a patriotic 19th-century rapper
Arts & cultureLiterature

Runeberg: a patriotic 19th-century rapper

The work of Finland’s national poet, J.L. Runeberg, is often compared to that of the great European romantic poets. Nonetheless, many also know him because of a cake invented by his wife and later named after him.

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Master of Scandinavian flavours
Life & societyFood

Master of Scandinavian flavours

ThisisFINLAND Magazine 2016

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Oh-so-sweet Finnish Christmas!
ChristmasCuisine

Oh-so-sweet Finnish Christmas!

Finnish Christmas is filled with mouth-watering treats and taste-bud-tickling delicacies. Beware of the sugar rush!

Tagged in Christmas cuisineChristmas traditionsCuisineSlideshows
Brewed in Helsinki
Life & societySlideshows

Brewed in Helsinki

Looking for a nice café in Helsinki? Check out the suggestions we filtered for you!

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Exploring the Finnish affinity for coffee
A cup of coffee and cookies on a pink surface.
Arts & cultureCuisine

Exploring the Finnish affinity for coffee

Did you know that the Finns are among the biggest coffee drinkers in the world? We ask a few of them why that is.

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Demystifying Finnish dairy food
A bowl of milk and strawberries.
Life & societyCuisine

Demystifying Finnish dairy food

The range of dairy products in a Finnish supermarket can seem overwhelming, but don’t cry over unspilt milk.

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Finland’s pop-up carnival of good taste
Restaurant Day, Finland
Life & societyCuisine

Finland’s pop-up carnival of good taste

Restaurant Day lets anyone set up a pop-up resto. The Helsinki idea has quickly spread in Finland and abroad.

Tagged in CuisineFestivalsFoodUrban
A Finnish poet and his pastry
Life & societyCuisine

A Finnish poet and his pastry

Runeberg Day is February 5: Can our New York reporter re-create Runeberg cakes and convey their significance to the Americans?

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