26: Family, Food, and Finlandia

Passing the Plate Podcast

Food is more than just sustenance – it's the language of love and connection across cultures.
In this episode, Lisa shares heartwarming stories from her time as an exchange student in Finland, focusing on the delicious meals she shared with her host family and the memories created around the table.
We'll delve into the deliciousness of Finnish food culture, exploring unique ingredients and traditions.
Enjoy exploring more about Finnish food culture and your own culinary heritage with these resources.

• White cardamom pods
• Green cardamom pods
• Ground cardamom
• Smorrebrod
• SNL skit about measurements
• Grillimakkara - The Grilled Sausage that's part of Finnish cultural heritage
• Falling Cloudberries: a World of Family Recipes
• Finnish cookbooks
• Hoopla
• Libby app
• Introductory Guide: How To Decipher Your Scandinavian Naming Patterns
• Explore Your Culinary Heritage During Your Genealogy Tour
• How To Include Virtual Heritage Travel in Your Genealogy Research

See show notes for this episode at www.passingtheplate.org/26

Thanks for tuning in to the Passing the Plate podcast! Ready to dig deeper into your kitchen adventures? Make sure to visit:

• Check out the Passing the Plate website.
• Check out our webinar and ebook on our Resource page.
• Ashley at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen: Get inspired by delicious recipes and start cooking delicious food at home no matter your skill level.
• Lisa at Are You My Cousin?: Learn how to find your ancestors, grow your family tree and uncover fascinating family histories and stories that connect us through food.

Stay hungry for knowledge, keep the stories simmering, and join us again for our next delicious episode!