Kropsu is the traditional Finnish baked pancake that our family enjoys after Christmas.

Were you Naughty or Nice?
December 24, 2015 in Christmas
Christmas Eve is finally here. Santa wants to know if you were naughty or nice this year, and if you are going to leave him some cookies…

Snowflake Chocolate Slices
These not-too-sweet and delicate chocolate cookies are wonderful to enjoy with a hot cup of coffee in the morning or for an afternoon treat.

The Mushroom Cookie Master
December 21, 2015 in Christmas, Food Gifts, Food Magazines, Holidays, Recipes, Sphere Magazine, Vintage recipes
Wouldn’t you love a mushroom cookie for Christmas? If you could taste these, I know you would! And the master baker of them is one of my lovely readers!

Almond Stick Cookies
December 18, 2015 in Christmas, Food Gifts, Holidays, Recipes
Almond Stick Cookies are made for Christmas! They are buttery, crunchy, double almond flavors, and make great gifts from your kitchen.

Arctic Light Hotel
December 16, 2015 in Family, Finland, Hotels, Restaurants, Travel
The Arctic Light Hotel in Rovaniemi, Finland is the place to stay when visiting the Arctic Circle. Cozy, charming, and not far from Santa Claus!
Why I Started This Blog
I love cookbooks. I mean I really love them. I love to read them, treasure them, learn from them, and, of course, cook from them. To me, cookbooks take on a life all of their own. They are history, family, and memories. I have been collecting cookbooks and writing down treasured recipes of family, friends, and neighbors since about age twelve, which means I now own thousands of cookbooks, recipes, and clippings. Now I want to share them with you along with the many other culinary treasures of my cellar." - Debbie Vanni








