26: Family, Food, and Finlandia

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A Culinary Connection: Food, Friends & Finland

Food goes beyond language and culture. It connects people of varying cultures and backgrounds through shared experiences. In this episode of Passing the Plate, Lisa stories from her unforgettable (and tasty!) experience as an exchange student in Finland.

Join us as we take a culinary journey to Finland:

• Memories Made at the Table: Lisa will share personal anecdotes about the delicious meals she enjoyed with her Finnish host family, highlighting how shared meals became a cornerstone for connection and cultural exchange.
• A Taste of Finland: We’ll chat about the unique flavors and traditions of Finnish cuisine. Discover Finnish ingredients, from fresh berries and rye bread to reindeer meat and pickled herring.
• Food as a Bridge: Explore how food served as a bridge between cultures, allowing Lisa to connect with her host family on a deeper level and gain a deeper appreciation for Finnish traditions.

This episode is a testament to the power of food to bring people together and create lasting memories. So, grab a cup of something warm and settle in for a heartwarming exploration of Finnish food culture and the magic that happens when families and friends connect over shared meals.

Resources

Enjoy exploring more about Finnish food culture and your own culinary heritage with these resources.

• White cardamom pods
• Green cardamom pods
• Ground cardamom
• Smorrebrod  
• SNL skit about measurements
• Grillimakkara – The Grilled Sausage that’s part of Finnish cultural heritage
• Falling Cloudberries: a World of Family Recipes
• Finnish cookbooks
• Hoopla
• Libby app
• Introductory Guide: How To Decipher Your Scandinavian Naming Patterns
• Explore Your Culinary Heritage During Your Genealogy Tour
• How To Include Virtual Heritage Travel in Your Genealogy Research

We show you how to document family recipes for future generations in our webinar Passing the Plate: Documenting Family Recipes for Future Generations. Plus, we’ll help you capture and preserve your family’s culinary heritage with our ebook Passing the Plate: Recipes That Tell Our Family Story.