Red Currant

December 17, 2022.Reading time 2 minutes.

This red berry is called Red Currant – a common sight to see in the yards more than the wilderness. It is a member of the genus Ribes in the gooseberry family, native in Europe. In Finland, this bush is not much of an appeal than the wild blueberries however this shiny red berries make […]

What is Winter Chanterelle Mushroom?

October 18, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

Chanterelle Mushrooms or Cantharellus, Craterellus, Gomphus, and Polyozellus are one of the most popular wild mushrooms in Finland. There are 2 types of chanterelles I know and have tasted both. One of them is called the winter chanterelle which can be found and collected freely in the forests around Finland in the late autumn and […]

Wild Mushroom Picking in Finland

August 18, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

Finland is an exciting place to wander in the forests for the following reasons: Mushroom picking Berry picking Hunting Wild animals sight seeing A breath of fresh air The best thing is, its free to pick up berries and mushrooms in any forests even if its owned by someone else and it is supported by […]

NATURAL HONEY

August 5, 2021.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Honey is by far the most incredible food for me because it can last up to many years and has a long history back to the ancient times as the food of the people. It does not require a tedious process of preservation as itself alone can last for a very long time given the […]