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✖️HELSINKI SUMMER TIPS Can you believe it, it'

✖️HELSINKI SUMMER TIPS
Can you believe it, it's late May and, at least for me, just a few days ago, it felt like summer actually started. Going outside with only a light shirt and bare ankles feels like such an amazing reward after this particularly weird spring. I'll share the best spots to enjoy the Helsinki summer in, starting with an all-time favourite - Töölönlahti. More specifically - the rocks next to the Finlandia house that are the perfect spot for a picnic while overlooking the bay. .
📸 @veerabianca

✖️BIRTHDAY DINNER DATE NIGHT It was my birthda

✖️BIRTHDAY DINNER DATE NIGHT
It was my birthday a couple of weeks ago, and already last February I had made sure there was a table reserved at @orarestaurantfin for a celebratory dinner. Little did I know how things would change by then, and I was pretty disappointed when it had to be cancelled due to, well, everything. But then, Ora around chef @sasulaukkonen started offering a three-course menu to prepare at home, and my birthday was saved. High-quality ingredients all prepared also ready to go, and to finish up in your own kitchen - it was wonderful. It was also the perfect occasion to finally open the bottle of Riesling that I had saved for a long time, the grapes grown on my late grandmas property, and the last bottle I have.
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While I also have to admit that this wasn't how I expected to finally have dinner at Ora on my birthday, I'm so glad that I still had the opportunity to enjoy it: celeriac “pasta” with spruce sprout in different ways, followed by celeriac glazed pheasant with coffee butter (what a highlight!), not to forget the rosemary bread which I could have every single day. Finished off with parsnip cake with pumpkin seed caramel, apple and thyme creme. Make sure to swipe through all photos!
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Highly recommended for any special night - you can order through @theplatform.pro and pick it up at the restaurant. Still, as much as I love these fancy evenings at home, it’s not the same as experience as with the service, the details, the drinks and the atmosphere you’d have at a restaurant. So obviously, I know where I want to have dinner on my birthday next year!

Socially distancing catch up dates with @veerabian

Socially distancing catch up dates with @veerabianca by the pier at the market square! I’m so excited for restaurants and cafés slowly reopening in June, for terrace cappuccinos and dinners and cocktails. But until then, we’ll make the best of it and with this spring weather that’s very much okay.

Vappu 2020 surely is quite different, but that doe

Vappu 2020 surely is quite different, but that doesn’t mean it has to be less lovely and delicious! I picked up the vappukassi from @restaurantnolla today, which came with a delicious garden greens quiche, potato salad, fresh baguette with butter and cheese. That along the fabulous munkki from @waybakeryandwinebar and some @kaskein_marja_oy sima - and that was just perfect to enjoy on the sunny terrace. We’ll be back in the parks next year, but until then we make the best of it!

Oh hello! It’s been a bit quiet over here. Mainl

Oh hello! It’s been a bit quiet over here. Mainly - if I’m honest - because last week the bad days kind of outnumbered the good. Even as I try to keep myself busy with the work that’s left, gardening, planting; I got a second-hand sewing machine, lots of cooking, trying out new recipes and the occasional dinner delivery treat, I zoned out a bit of everything over my birthday last week as well.
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We can’t deny that the whole situation is stressful and for those of us who work in events and tourism - it’s been hard to readjust. Moving things online is just not always possible and just the thought of suddenly shifting your entire operations to something different just left me feeling numb. Finding the right perspective, angle and motivation can be difficult. But in the end, I’m lucky to be in a good spot, I don’t have to worry about a roof over my head and I’m not facing financial trouble that could jeopardise everything. Finland has done a great job at offering support and reassurance for entrepreneurs and i believe there’s a genuine will from their end to help those affected.
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But that doesn’t mean it’s not rough. I’ve been trying to balance the guilt I feel for “being okay” but still struggling with the situation every day. It’s important to remember that we can’t benchmark our own troubles against someone else’s because objectively they have it worse, and we can’t discredit our feelings in that way. That’s what’s been keeping my mind busy for many days along with some practical issues.
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What always helps: going for a walk or a bike ride by the seaside and noodle soup.

It’s another bright and beautiful weekend, so if

It’s another bright and beautiful weekend, so if you can, get some sunshine in and enjoy the blue skies. I’ll be busy with my gardening business today and definitely ready to soak up some sun.

My favourite social distancing moment that I obser

My favourite social distancing moment that I observed last weekend ❤️

✖️DINNER DATES AT HOME Fridays are for date ni

✖️DINNER DATES AT HOME
Fridays are for date night over here, but admittedly, it has been a bit more tricky with those as days are such a blur and all seem kind of the same. But because of that especially, it's now all the more important to enjoy some special evenings. Last week, we were treated to the @paisanofilipino finer take away dinner, by our friends from the best Filipino restaurant in town. You get a whole menu from crackers to dessert delivered to your home, you reheat and finish preparing it yourself. Everything is prepared with attention to detail, the menu is well-thought-out and most importantly, it's just as delicious as it would be when you visit the restaurant! Such a lovely way to enjoy a special meal at home. I took the opportunity to properly set the table, get a nice bottle of wine to go with it and enjoy the meal without any distractions. You can order the menu at 40€/per person, which is great value for money - the whole menu is vegan, but you can opt for a different main course. Delivery is available around Helsinki and Espoo - there's limited availability, so make sure to order from the website sooner than later 😊 swipe to see some more dinner impressions ❤️
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*Dinner gifted
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#supportyourlocal #foodhelyeah #foodfromhel #helsinkidinner #helsinkirestaurants #heleats #chiligarlicsauceforever #filipinofood #paisano

✖️FAVOURITE MOMENTS Yesterday, I took a @hsl_h

✖️FAVOURITE MOMENTS
Yesterday, I took a @hsl_hrt city bike out over to our neighbouring island of Lauttasaari, left it near the Koivusaari metro station and walked back to Jätkäsaari. It’s one of my favourite things to do, and was definitely the best moment this weekend. It’s the perfect combination of a walk by some sandy beaches, the rocky seaside, some foresty bits, there’s time to grab a treat on the way, peaceful moments to enjoy, ships to watch. Getting outdoors is just so good for me, but I have struggled a bit to motivate myself lately. So this was just the perfect reminder.

Home details from our big living room @tylko shelf

Home details from our big living room @tylko shelf.

Dalgona coffee has definitely been one of the best

Dalgona coffee has definitely been one of the best things I discovered as a result of spending way too much time on the internet these last couple of weeks 🤷‍♀️

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