Finnish Ham from Savo

Finnish Ham from Savo

Finnish Ham My husband and I have very different Christmas traditions because we come from opposite sides of the great Atlantic Pond. As should be wicked clear by now, I am  from New England…. My husband, is from loosely five hours into the...

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Declaring Christmas Peace

Declaring Christmas Peace

Finland, where my husband is from, has an unbroken tradition that goes back centuries. Every Christmas Eve, peace is declared. Until then the festivities don’t really happen. First all gather by the tv to watch this all important...

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Soap Making

Soap Making

Tubs Of Soap The snow is falling, though not deep on the ground today. Outside, not only can smell the snow, but cold too has it’s own fragrance. It’s freezing cold out.  But I wouldn’t want it any other way… In fact, the...

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