Today we celebrate the “Laskiaissunnuntai” ( Shrove Sunday…) sun, an awful cold wind.. our “pulks” and a great event organized by the Lions Club and the firemen of Loviisa… Coffee, juice, sausages, pancakes….
photos Laskiaissunnuntai Loviisa, Finland.
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When I go Porvoo I like to visit the “Small Chocolate factory”, Pieni Suklaa Tehdas (Lilla Chokladfabriken, in Swedish) and … Anton & Anton a nice store selling delicious, fresh, organic and local food.
And I love to have a coffe at Café Helmi or Café Cabriolé that is also one of the best confectionery places in the area.
I finish my post today with a couple of recipes Chocolate Biscotti from David Lebovitz blog and Banana,hazelnut and cocoa muffins from a really inspiring blog: La Tartine Gourmande … here my muffins…Ummm!!
Today I visited Porvoo. Not too much people, “good” temperrature.. and snowing a lot…So nice feeling…!!
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I´m going to have just the traditional Finnish menu for dinner at the Christmas Eve : Ham (Joulukinkku) with mustard, casseroles, marinated salmon, Christmas pastries (Joulutortut) …Ginger cookies (Joulupiparit)
But I´m also preparing this, (with the “salmon caviar” in the jars below) that is simple and just perfect as starter…
And I hope that Santa comes with lots of gifts….
Lohimätiä
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Sta Lucia´s at Laivasilta, Loviisa, Finland
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Today we celebrate Lucian Päivää at the Market Square and at the church.
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At Kuninkaan Lampi , Loviisa, Finland
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Next weekend it is open again.. as well as the house of the owners that is one of the “Christmas houses of Loviisa” , Wanhan Ajan Joulukodit Loviisassa. This Christmas the decoration is not only the good taste of Olga ( the owner) but the unique touch and some designs of Mirja Backmansson…
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Every weekend Leena bakes bread…
Next weekend the family also open the doors of their beautiful wooden house “Lisantalo” ( One of the “Christmas houses” of Loviisa, “wanhan Ajan Joulukodit”) for those who liked to visit and enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional Finnish house.
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Joulumarkkinat Kauppatorilla, Loviisa, FinlandYesterday was the first Christmas Market for the season… It was cold..
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Johannna Gullichsen Textil Craft & Design shop, Helsinki,I took the pic in summer…
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Take a look at her textile designs and works here, they are just great!
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Ski resort 
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Loviisa, Finland