Filled bisquits, herrasväenleipiä

These are tasty little filled biscuits that I usually bake for any bigger occasion. The recipe is easy and the biscuits are quick to make. The dough is molded into a stick and cut into round slices so there's no rolling pin needed. The Finnish equivalent of the French macarons?! * Näitä herrasväen leipiä teen… Continue reading Filled bisquits, herrasväenleipiä

Blueberry macarons, Mustikka macaronit

My freezer is still full of last summer's blueberries so I'm making blueberry flavoured macarons for this post. They turned out very pretty and are quite tasty too! More in English from half way down the post... * Kevään kunniaksi tein vaaleanvioletteja mustikkamacaroneja osana pakastimen tyhjennysprojektiani. Niistä tuli aika somia! Tästä annoksesta tulee kolme pellillistä… Continue reading Blueberry macarons, Mustikka macaronit

Souvenirs from France, tuliaisia Ranskasta

An overwhealming fragrance of lavender fills the room when I open my suitcase after our yearly trip to France. Throughout the year I'm reminded of our summer holidays as the lavender continues to perfume our home in small bouquets around the house and specially made lavender pouches between the linen and in wardrobes. The little… Continue reading Souvenirs from France, tuliaisia Ranskasta

Sweet things for spring, keväisiä leivonnaisia

Preparing for the spring carneval of 1st May I´ve been making macarons and cupcakes. The orange versions are chocolate chip cupcakes with an orange cream cheese topping and the macarons have a chocolate and orange peel flavoured filling. I had some help from two little friends with the pink versions, flavoured with a raspberry coulis … Continue reading Sweet things for spring, keväisiä leivonnaisia