It was 1965. My Finnish Cookbook had recently come out to the delight of our Finnish friends. We had recently moved to Duluth and to celebrate July 4th we drove with the family to Oulu, Wisconsin to...
Just when I think it’s getting warm outside and I plan a springy salad for lunch or supper, the day turns out to be cool, gray, and maybe even wet. Something hot is much more appealing. Spring in...
Years ago, our dear German friend, Harriet Viksna (who has since passed), loved to entertain. This potato salad was one of her signature menu items. She would usually double the recipe and...
In my Finnish cookbook (published in 1964) I wrote about popular Finnish bakery items. Sometimes people write and ask me about a Finnish pastry and I have to be like a spy and try to figure out what...
This simple, delicious recipe for Lemon-Roasted Chicken and Vegetables uses five ingredients, not counting the salt and pepper! Once roasted, cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice over the...
What Are the Essential Ingredients in Yeast Bread and What Do They Do?
The essential ingredients in a basic yeast bread are flour, yeast, water and salt. Understanding what each ingredient does will make you a better baker!
