Did you know the official home of Santa Claus is in Rovaniemi, Finland in Finnish Lapland? How do I know this? I met him! Best Santa Claus ever…
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Leena’s Finnish Slice Cookies
Leena’s Finnish Slice Cookies are now my favorite cookie in the world. But one thing is better and that’s Leena herself. Come and meet her.
Dinner in the Backyard Fire Pit
If it’s fall, it’s time to light the backyard fire pit and start cooking. First on the menu – Cornish Hens!
Spicy Avocado Sauce
This spicy avocado sauce is great served with any kind of eggs or vegetables, or even just spread on toast or an English muffin. I can’t get enough of it!
Happy Birthday 2015 to my Firstborn
Today is very special. It is the birthday of my firstborn, Kristina. I remember everything about that day, one of the happiest of my life.
Chinese Chicken Salad
Our heat wave is still ongoing, so you know what that means. Another day of a cold salad and not turning on the oven. How about a Chinese Chicken Salad?
Home Again!
It’s been a summer of travel but I’m finally home to stay, at least for a little while. After all, it’s only 116 days until Christmas!
