It's been a long time again. I think these time gaps are to be expected... hah.
Anyhow, it's coming to Christmas time and the shops have started selling Christmassy things! There's lots of Christmas seasonal food here in Finland, so I'll post some.
Glögi. I really like this stuff! We don't have anything like it in South Africa so I don't know if there's any english equivalent. It's a type of drink with cinnamon and some other stuff in it, I don't know. It just tastes like liquid Christmas, that's the best description. I especially like the cheap Marli brand. Omnom.
It's said that it's best to have almonds in your Glögi, and they have special Glögi mugs and spoons for it too. I couldn't find a picture. But the mugs are glass with some kind of metal cuff around it with a handle to hold on to, and the spoon is like a metal straw with a scoop attached, so you can use it to sip or to fish out those almonds.
Another Christmas thing I like is Perunalaatikko... Literally translated to "Potato Box". Sounds retarded. It's a special kind of sweet potato mash that is so soft and delicious and also somehow Christmassy... There's also a Porkkanalaatikko, Carrot Box, that's good too! They literally come in boxes in the stores, but home made versions, in ceramic dishes, are best!
Another Christmas thing I like is Perunalaatikko... Literally translated to "Potato Box". Sounds retarded. It's a special kind of sweet potato mash that is so soft and delicious and also somehow Christmassy... There's also a Porkkanalaatikko, Carrot Box, that's good too! They literally come in boxes in the stores, but home made versions, in ceramic dishes, are best!
There are some other things I'm sure. Maybe I'll update when I remember them or learn about them. Probably in a new post, just so this blog appears to be more full, haha.
Though a general thing here is that they have proper Christmas on the 24th and get presents in the night before bed, and in SA (at least in regard to my family and friends) we all celebrate on the 25th and we open presents in the morning. It's quite different. Oh and of course there's often snow here, so it's the whole white christmas thing which is very cool, especially when people light their pretty lanterns outside :3
OH and I'm going back to SA for Christmas! Can't wait!!! :D Expecting lots of biltong for christmas! Haha.
Tata for now~
