I am so thankful you guys make content so often! Just got a notification and I’m like YES! It’s like Netflix and getting the next episode😂 also your shop and online website is so beautiful!
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Hi From Finland (Kuopio) Joo, our food is normally very old fashion, we eat the same that our grandparents ate, so Chad you are right. With more days here you will get used to the cold and you will be able to remove some of the clothing.
I can understand why Chad loves the dried rye bread. They even started making that dried rye bread as a sort of snack type thing as well. Kinda like potato chips but more healthy (unless you opt for the ones that are soaked in salt and stuff) and they are such a good snack when you're just craving something to munch on.
Chad being a total Chad, pushing that sled Conan the Barbarian style. lol That salmon pie looked really good, I'll have to keep an eye out for it... maybe my mom knows how to make it...
You forgot to get a cup of coffee after dinner. That is also a Finnish tradition. It helps you to not get sleepy after a hefty meal. I haven't had poronkäristys in a while. I have to do it again someday. Thanks for the great video.
I've only had one trip, five years ago, to Finland. I spent a couple nights in Helsinki then went to the middle section for the rest of my three weeks to stay with family. I would have liked more time in Helsinki. I was expecting raika leipa to be more fat not the flatter rye bread I found. Food was expensive even in grocery stores.
yep when I first moved here, lots and lots of layers. Now just leggings, good boots, warm socks. No down coat, just a normal coat and long sleeve sweater. Infact I sweat a lot now. I am so used to the cold.
Hope you like your staying here in cold Pohjola, far, far away from sunny US. Always remember that what a sauna, tar or a booze can't cure, it will get you to grave 😄 (Finnish sayings) 💙
Welcome to Finland. Glad you're enjoying your visit! I hope you get a chance to try my favorite Finnish food, Karjalanpiirakka with munavoi (Karelian rice pasty with egg-butter).
I moved to the US a few years ago with my American Grandparents that adopted me and haven’t been back for like 4 years. Karjalanpiirakka was THE BEST thing and I really miss it. Same with Pulla, Salmiakki, and rieska😭
Ravintola Kolme Kruunua is the name of the restaurant for anyone asking . did all the research myself ! i looked up the name on the street maps from the clip of them walking and was able to find the restaurant .
Reindeer meat is more common dish in northern Finland where the semi-wild reindeers are herded. It's the most ethical read meat you get, the reindeers run free the most of the year. And it's low fat. Right now everything vegetarian/vegan is a big thing in Helsinki, an other Finnish thing is you always find lactose free and gluten free choices easily.
Unfortunately, tourists stay in the big towns and cities where the food is losing its traditional aspect and becoming more or less "international". For example, Reindeer is luxury specialty, but not everyday food to people living in the southern part of the country. Rye bread should be almost steaming fresh and soft... Sadly, you miss the true everyday living as you go to restaurants or public places which are more adjusted to tourism rather than going to real homes to see how people live and eat.
That bread was not the "normal" rye bread what we eat everyday, we eat soft rye bread, I think that what you guys had must be "jälkiuuni" and it means that it has been left to the oven for after heat
Finnish food culture is nothing special but it does what it's supposed to do: remove your hunger until the next time! For me (ofc my opinion is biased because I'm Finnish) it's the perfect food, nothing fancy but you will be full after the meal.
You're not that far off when you said that the food reminds you of the war time food. I mean most people in Finland used to live at the country side (or be workers in the factories etc.) so they had to use food that was available and what was also filling. Being so far north as Finland is it's hard to grow many plants and it's probably also why many of our traditional foods has root vegetables, meat and berries. (+because of the long winters food had to be something that was preservable) :3♡
Just spent one month in USA visiting some family members. We almost did not eat at restaurants, but went to the supermarkets and cooked our own food. Now about two weeks back in Finland. The difference of quality in food is mind-boggling! Instead the bland and low-quality food in the US, even in the top-end supermarkets, the food here in Finland is so tasty! Fresh, tasty vegetables, fish you name it. Eye-opening, if not mouth-opening for sure.
This was for me the biggest culture shock when travelling in general! I’ve noticed that many countries outside of europe are rather lacking when it comes to super markets (though asia and South america has good fresh markets.).
What I miss the most from Europe the farmer's market where you can buy fresh fruits vegetables. I buy here in Toronto in the grocery stores vegetables or fruits but they don't have any taste.
And some funny facts about restaurant dishes... Reindeer isn't a traditional food in Helsinki, since all the reindeers live in northern parts of the country. As Helsinki lays by the sea, food in Helsinki area tradionally has lot of fish in it... In fact in the 1600's there was a common clause in the contract of employment that stated the maximum amount of fish that labour should/would need to eat. Since fish was the easiest food for the employer to acquire.
Please please please go to Citymarket or Prisma and to the mixed candy isle! :D where you can pick from so so so many options, you buy by the weight! That seems to be odd for foreigners!
This was very heartwarming to watch. I like the mood and that you have clearly done some research about the foor you ate. As a Finn I didn't know bilberries have their own name in English − I've always just called them blueberries, which they are of course, but now I know their specific name too! Thanks!
Went to Finland to attend a friend's wedding! :) Was able to visit Helsinki, Haamenlina, Turku, Karinaa, Lohja, Uusikaupunki and Pyhamaa. It was a stunningly beautiful country and it was so awesome to have been hosted by a local the entire time. It definitely made the experience a lot more unique - we stayed in a remote cabin out in the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia.
Its not unusual to fall in love with those crispy darkbreads called 'hapankorppu' . When you start to eat them with good butter, you cant stop before its all gone!
In February there is two special day "J.L Runebergin päivä" and "Laskiainen". Runeberg is the national poet of Finland. At Runberg's day 5.2. we usually eat "Runebergin torttu" (Runeberg's tart) which Runeberg's wife used to bake. I think you can find the pastry already in cafes and grocery stores. Laskiainen is traditionally a day of sledge riding, eating pea soup and buns filled with jam or almond paste. It's 27.2. but buns are also already now available.
Oh! I second this. You definitely can find them in the stores already. Runeberg's tart is my favourite Finnish pastry and I can only get them at this time of the year. Definitely try them. Different brands do have some taste differences. Laskiais pulla is a bun that is filled with cream and jam, usually rasberry or starwberry. You can find some with chocolate flavoured cream as well, and almond ones. Personally I don't much care for them since I don't like cream all that much.
What is better than fresh pastries outside in the snow!???!!! I am from a northern climate and can't imagine not having all 4 seasons. Thanks for sharing your snow adventure. Love how full of life you 2 are and how much love you have for each other. Keep enjoying life!
I would like to point out that its not maybe the best way to eat pastries containing fat and sugar if its really cold because in many cases it changes the taste and texture radically. Usually room temperature or slightly warmed would be ideal for the real taste and texture. Its a huge difference, so if you try something like cinnamon rolls for the first time and they are cold, dont judge a pastrie by its temperature! :)
Did you visit eastern finland aka karelian region ? If you did hiw did you like the food ? If you didn't, it's a area of finland that has very amazing food, people and hospitality :)
There is one minus about the hard crunchy rye bread. When a sharp piece of it positions itself just right in your mouth you impale your gums into it when you bite down. Not being hyperbolic here, you can actually draw blood with it.
Ryebread has been around only couple of hundred years. It was barley for thousands of years before that. P. S. Ryebread in Finland comes in many forms. All from super soft to totally dry. Ovenfresh soft one is Amazing!
Outside of Finland I buy "finncrisp" because I can get them in german supermarkets. I like the sourdough taste and the crispiness together with butter.
Great video. My mother is from Finland, and I love the different Finnish rye breads. And Helsinki is such a beautiful city. But the language is strange 😛
If you are still in Helsinki you could try the Finnish restaurant called "Savotta", it has a nice atmosphere with some local old music playing in the background and great local food.
As usual another great video! Loved the sled in the middle of the lake. You are giving my wife and I travel fever for sure. Would love to see the prices of the meals and places you stay. Is that something you could add in the future videos or comments. Either way keep putting out great content!
That "napakelkka" need more people to spin it for really good ride ;) Mustikkapiirakka is so good with vanilla sauce! You guys should try rye bread when it is just take out from oven and is warm, fresh and soft. That point rye bread is best!IMO It is glad to see young people to explore and experience Finland!!! I wish you two really good winter adventure here and a lot of good experiences! Remember take some of extra vitamin D because lack of sun! Cheers/Kippis!!
Nice video. Rye bread comes in many forms, i'd say the crunchy type isn't the benchmark product. Instead go to any market (big or small, K-Market or S-Market, Sale or anuwhere) and pick up a small pack (4pcs/235g) of Reissumies rye bread. I'd say that for at least 1/3 of finns who enjoy rye bread, that's the bomb.
@@ChadandClaire and make sure to get the original version, there's a oatbread Reissumies and then a version called "Tosi Tumma" or really dark, that's for hardcore ryebread lovers 😉
@@jutimatias Dark one is not hardcore at all, it's softer, malty and sweeter and has less rye in it. Not Finnish rye bread style but nothing wrong with it.
Reissumies is bulk bread made by one of the biggest bakeries in Finland. Instead you should try some small local bakery's freshly made rye bread. It is a whole different world, I tell you.
Rye bread is so important for finns simply because that's what keeps us alive. In the north we can't grow wheat, and as rye and barley are the grain that grows here, that's what we use the most. Some warm southern parts of the country also produce some oats too.
Oats and barley (and rye) can be grown in west up to Oulu, in east not that north. Oats is only one that doesn't get upset if ground is cold or if there is few nights below zero in spring/summer. (There is saying "kylmä kauran kasvattaa" ) Wheat only grows well In think somewhere south from Seinäjoki-Jyväskylä.
Hi Claire and Chad, I enjoyed your video a lot. So nice you had a lovely day and had good food. We finns do have many layers of clothes during wintertime. Waiting to see you next video, moi!
Thats more like piece of Näkkileipä :). Ruisleipä is best freshly eaten, and is soft. Old times Finns use to do rye bread at summer/autumn season and put it to dry on the top of the room "hanging". So when the harsh winter came and the food was hard to get, dried bread suit them well. Thanks for visiting here, lovely videos. Enjoyed them all.
Gooddammit Chad, lose the hat when eating. Was the restaurant the infamous Finnjävel? I'm a finn and still haven't visited it. I know I will but haven't got around to it yet.
Assumed Chad was a Finn until he started speaking 'merican. As much fun things to do there as a Michigan Winter. Same here, with snow only a 70 mile drive up the Sierra Nevada, then can sit in warmth at home by orange trees in the evening. They eat a lot of salmon - sauteed, fried, souped, mixed in bread, salted, aka Bubba Gump.
Awesome! I found out, and I love u guys so much! Thank you again for visiting Finland! Hope you guys can experience more outside the Helsinki area as well! Is cold these days, and stay safe! Bread in Finland has two kinds soft and dry ones - dried ones are usually meant to dip your soup so it will soup. In Finland, wintertime is the coldest and darkest of the year. Remember to take D-vitamin 'cuz you gonna need that rn! And dw, what are you wearing Chad is rlly good 'cuz is gonna be really cold during the day (you can't never know, it can be colder later on).
the Finnish meatballs are just as Swedish. gets a little annoyed when you look at American recipes for Swedish / Finnish meatballs. when you add spices etc. that don't belong, it's not authentic. such as garlic, olives, wosherie sauce etc. but otherwise a very good video
Weird to understand, that restaurant gave you hard rye bread, in case , you didnt asked it yourself. Hard rye bread is not at all......the most popular dark bread........but if you stay in the country (at that time) you sure had time to find our what was "soft rye bread). //I saw your sauna-trip....and this one....so nice both. 🙂
Like others have said that ryebread was like crispbread and people mostly eat soft and fluffy ryebread. Also foods are simple because.. well we don't have that much fancy veggies, species or plants growing here. Potatos are extremely important because it's basic only thing that grows here well.
What a beautiful couple, I love your experiences and adventures, specially food jejeje, I will expect for next video soon 😉 Regards from Barcelona city
@4:00 menkää ny tyäntää, prkl! HopHop! edit well shoot, i was this close to call them to come here, to see the wilds of Southern Finland, to see the mighty christmas tree , to see the Otters playing in the river. To see the all mighty Poronkusema!
I live in Helsinki. When I checked the drone restriction, I think people are not allowed to film in the center, which is the area you filmed. I might misread. Have you double-checked the restriction? Because in your footage, there is one scene where you film the president's residential area or have a direct view to normal residential windows. But since no one is shown in the window it might be okay. I just want to point that out.
I'm sorry you guys are experiencing Finland during some of the worst Covid restrictions we've had since the start of the pandemic. Almost everything is closed after 18 now :/. I hope you still enjoy your trip! Those sleds are actually crazy when it's on clear ice instead of snow and the sled is on skates instead of skis. The friction is so much smaller that you can get such a high speed that it's impossible to stay in the sled ^^.
You can build that sledge so that it goes on wooden circle and has like wheel from wheelbarrow etc. We had one those in local childrens adventure park where I did work younger.
You believe there is also potato in a salmon soup? 🤣 It’s so weird watching this as these things that are normal and obvious to me are things that surprise you.
You should also try fresh rye bread, it is what Finns mostly eat, not the dried one. 🙂
This
new, last night baked rye bread whit butter is the best one.
This is true, i think ppl in here really doesnt care much of the dried ones
Fresh rye bread is the best, put some pork on it and mustard 😎👌
@@dislikebutton966 Entiiä miks mutta mua mollataan ku laitan ruisleivän päälle sinappia.
Hernekeitto is good (translated to pea soup) it might sound gross but it’s actually really good.
Nice that you had found out so much about your destination and could comment with accuracy. Greetings from Finland.
I am so thankful you guys make content so often! Just got a notification and I’m like YES! It’s like Netflix and getting the next episode😂 also your shop and online website is so beautiful!
Awe! We are so glad you are enjoying our videos! :D Thanks for checking out our website as well! Good luck on your future van adventures! Feel free to reach out at anytime!
@@ChadandClaire aw thank you!
Hi From Finland (Kuopio) Joo, our food is normally very old fashion, we eat the same that our grandparents ate, so Chad you are right. With more days here you will get used to the cold and you will be able to remove some of the clothing.
We have already been able to remove a bit more clothing, and it’s very cool to hear that you agree the food is old fashioned!
I can understand why Chad loves the dried rye bread. They even started making that dried rye bread as a sort of snack type thing as well. Kinda like potato chips but more healthy (unless you opt for the ones that are soaked in salt and stuff) and they are such a good snack when you're just craving something to munch on.
Chad being a total Chad, pushing that sled Conan the Barbarian style. lol
That salmon pie looked really good, I'll have to keep an eye out for it... maybe my mom knows how to make it...
You forgot to get a cup of coffee after dinner. That is also a Finnish tradition. It helps you to not get sleepy after a hefty meal. I haven't had poronkäristys in a while. I have to do it again someday. Thanks for the great video.
I can't say for sure, but the vanilla sauce is for foreigners.
I have never ate mustikkapiirakka with vanilla stuff. Never knew it need it.
Vaniljakastike FTW
I've only had one trip, five years ago, to Finland. I spent a couple nights in Helsinki then went to the middle section for the rest of my three weeks to stay with family. I would have liked more time in Helsinki. I was expecting raika leipa to be more fat not the flatter rye bread I found. Food was expensive even in grocery stores.
Omg I want poronkäristys right now. Been like 10 years since I last had it.
yep when I first moved here, lots and lots of layers. Now just leggings, good boots, warm socks. No down coat, just a normal coat and long sleeve sweater. Infact I sweat a lot now. I am so used to the cold.
Perhaps if we stay long enough, we can be warm just like you!
@@ChadandClaire It takes a few years. I love it here now!
사람이 너무 사랑스럽다... 친해지고 싶은 분임
Hope you like your staying here in cold Pohjola, far, far away from sunny US. Always remember that what a sauna, tar or a booze can't cure, it will get you to grave 😄 (Finnish sayings) 💙
can we oder this all food in english?plz reply🙏
what is the name of the Restaurant?
drone shots was taken ALMOST in the no-fly-zone.. *screams* And I'm hungry now.
can u pl indicate prices of food in USD to be more informative pls. Thank u
Thats a good question for starters, what IS a Finnsih cuisine 😂 but good video :))
Guys you are flying a drone above the presidential palace which is forbidden (No drone area) Luckily you were not caught
im still mad about her calling the vanilla sauce vanilla milk
Of everything I've seen on this vid, Claire definitely looks the most yummy..haha..no offense chad
moi moi
Finns were never too impressed with the whole "Jesus walks on water thing" as we do it 6 months a year.
More like 3 max
@@Savsaer Riippuu missä asut. Viime vuonnakin täällä oli 4,5 kuukautta jäitä.
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@@usuduwj5685 Riippuu kans vähän vuosist ku tykkää vaihella nuo pakkaset, tänäki talvena ollu aika epätasasta pakkasta PK/Joensuu seudulla
@@jackdanielsiv9329 On ollut vähän epätasaista kyllä. Yhtenä päivänä -15 seuraavana +4
Welcome to Finland. Glad you're enjoying your visit! I hope you get a chance to try my favorite Finnish food, Karjalanpiirakka with munavoi (Karelian rice pasty with egg-butter).
I moved to the US a few years ago with my American Grandparents that adopted me and haven’t been back for like 4 years. Karjalanpiirakka was THE BEST thing and I really miss it. Same with Pulla, Salmiakki, and rieska😭
Ravintola Kolme Kruunua is the name of the restaurant for anyone asking . did all the research myself ! i looked up the name on the street maps from the clip of them walking and was able to find the restaurant .
Reindeer meat is more common dish in northern Finland where the semi-wild reindeers are herded. It's the most ethical read meat you get, the reindeers run free the most of the year. And it's low fat. Right now everything vegetarian/vegan is a big thing in Helsinki, an other Finnish thing is you always find lactose free and gluten free choices easily.
Amazing can’t wait to visit as im lactose intolerant too… as a child I had a Finnish penfriend
Unfortunately, tourists stay in the big towns and cities where the food is losing its traditional aspect and becoming more or less "international". For example, Reindeer is luxury specialty, but not everyday food to people living in the southern part of the country. Rye bread should be almost steaming fresh and soft... Sadly, you miss the true everyday living as you go to restaurants or public places which are more adjusted to tourism rather than going to real homes to see how people live and eat.
That bread was not the "normal" rye bread what we eat everyday, we eat soft rye bread, I think that what you guys had must be "jälkiuuni" and it means that it has been left to the oven for after heat
Tais olla kuivattua ns reikäleipää eikä jälkiuunileleipää mut melko lähellä toisiaan ovat.
Eiks toi ole varrasleipää? Jälkiuunileipä ei ole rapeaa vaikka onkin kovempaa.
Olkoon vaikka pahvia, mut reissumiestä se ei ole 😂
Really hoping you also tried fresh rye bread, not only the dried one
There are many types of rye bread, including soft ones you cab buy at the grocery store and make sandwiches.
Finnish food culture is nothing special but it does what it's supposed to do: remove your hunger until the next time! For me (ofc my opinion is biased because I'm Finnish) it's the perfect food, nothing fancy but you will be full after the meal.
You're not that far off when you said that the food reminds you of the war time food. I mean most people in Finland used to live at the country side (or be workers in the factories etc.) so they had to use food that was available and what was also filling.
Being so far north as Finland is it's hard to grow many plants and it's probably also why many of our traditional foods has root vegetables, meat and berries. (+because of the long winters food had to be something that was preservable) :3♡
Just spent one month in USA visiting some family members. We almost did not eat at restaurants, but went to the supermarkets and cooked our own food. Now about two weeks back in Finland. The difference of quality in food is mind-boggling! Instead the bland and low-quality food in the US, even in the top-end supermarkets, the food here in Finland is so tasty! Fresh, tasty vegetables, fish you name it. Eye-opening, if not mouth-opening for sure.
There's also a lot of fish you can't find in the states, period. IE: Herring - only pickled or canned, never fresh.
This was for me the biggest culture shock when travelling in general! I’ve noticed that many countries outside of europe are rather lacking when it comes to super markets (though asia and South america has good fresh markets.).
What I miss the most from Europe the farmer's market where you can buy fresh fruits vegetables. I buy here in Toronto in the grocery stores vegetables or fruits but they don't have any taste.
I actually think the food is quite low quality in Finland, go to Greece or Italy for good quality.
@@kataratify Lol sounds gross. There's a reason you can't find it here.
Every time i travel abroad i always take a pack of rye bread with me. Just can't live without it 😅
Nice to see that you enjoy your time here in Finland. Please go to nearest supermarket and buy Fazer puikula, that is the best rye bread imo.
Puikulat sulla on pöksyissäs.
Tietäsit vaan kuinka iso puikula. Vois mennä aromisuolat väärään kurkkuun
Pekka Heikkisen ruisleipä on vielä parempaa
Se on iha saatanan hyvää!!!!
And some funny facts about restaurant dishes... Reindeer isn't a traditional food in Helsinki, since all the reindeers live in northern parts of the country. As Helsinki lays by the sea, food in Helsinki area tradionally has lot of fish in it... In fact in the 1600's there was a common clause in the contract of employment that stated the maximum amount of fish that labour should/would need to eat. Since fish was the easiest food for the employer to acquire.
Please please please go to Citymarket or Prisma and to the mixed candy isle! :D where you can pick from so so so many options, you buy by the weight! That seems to be odd for foreigners!
Oh my goodness - this trip is looking so beautiful! You've convinced us to make our way to Finland!
That’s so exciting! Have a wonderful trip!!
Welcome!
@@thehockeyfinn mun kaveri sano et wtf tarkottaa welcome to finland xD
@@aarnimajala4968 wtf
@@thehockeyfinn ok
I laughed a little when they called crispbread ( Näkkileipä) superfood. I have eaten crispbread all my life =D
XD
This was very heartwarming to watch. I like the mood and that you have clearly done some research about the foor you ate. As a Finn I didn't know bilberries have their own name in English − I've always just called them blueberries, which they are of course, but now I know their specific name too! Thanks!
Very good video, warm welcome to Finland and enjoy our beautiful country 🤗 You are awesome! 🤜🤛
Went to Finland to attend a friend's wedding! :) Was able to visit Helsinki, Haamenlina, Turku, Karinaa, Lohja, Uusikaupunki and Pyhamaa. It was a stunningly beautiful country and it was so awesome to have been hosted by a local the entire time. It definitely made the experience a lot more unique - we stayed in a remote cabin out in the coast of the Gulf of Bothnia.
Go to "Lappi" you can drink from the rivers without boiling or doing anything to the water.The water is so clean.
Rye bread is usually softer :) it definately comes in many forms in Finland :D
Its not unusual to fall in love with those crispy darkbreads called 'hapankorppu' . When you start to eat them with good butter, you cant stop before its all gone!
In February there is two special day "J.L Runebergin päivä" and "Laskiainen". Runeberg is the national poet of Finland. At Runberg's day 5.2. we usually eat "Runebergin torttu" (Runeberg's tart) which Runeberg's wife used to bake. I think you can find the pastry already in cafes and grocery stores. Laskiainen is traditionally a day of sledge riding, eating pea soup and buns filled with jam or almond paste. It's 27.2. but buns are also already now available.
Oh! I second this. You definitely can find them in the stores already. Runeberg's tart is my favourite Finnish pastry and I can only get them at this time of the year. Definitely try them. Different brands do have some taste differences.
Laskiais pulla is a bun that is filled with cream and jam, usually rasberry or starwberry. You can find some with chocolate flavoured cream as well, and almond ones. Personally I don't much care for them since I don't like cream all that much.
What is better than fresh pastries outside in the snow!???!!! I am from a northern climate and can't imagine not having all 4 seasons. Thanks for sharing your snow adventure. Love how full of life you 2 are and how much love you have for each other. Keep enjoying life!
I would like to point out that its not maybe the best way to eat pastries containing fat and sugar if its really cold because in many cases it changes the taste and texture radically. Usually room temperature or slightly warmed would be ideal for the real taste and texture. Its a huge difference, so if you try something like cinnamon rolls for the first time and they are cold, dont judge a pastrie by its temperature! :)
I think Karelian stew is more finnish than poronkäristys but i guess reindeer is more "exotic"
Did you visit eastern finland aka karelian region ? If you did hiw did you like the food ? If you didn't, it's a area of finland that has very amazing food, people and hospitality :)
There is one minus about the hard crunchy rye bread. When a sharp piece of it positions itself just right in your mouth you impale your gums into it when you bite down.
Not being hyperbolic here, you can actually draw blood with it.
You guys should try juustoleipä with lakkahillo (cheesebread and cloudberry jam) traditional delicasy 🙂
I think it's called squeaky cheese in English
Leipäjuusto, ei juustoleipä
I really love to hear that you liked Finnish food. You are both such a sunny person, thank you.
Ryebread has been around only couple of hundred years. It was barley for thousands of years before that.
P. S. Ryebread in Finland comes in many forms. All from super soft to totally dry. Ovenfresh soft one is Amazing!
The year is 2020 and the Earth is round.
Outside of Finland I buy "finncrisp" because I can get them in german supermarkets. I like the sourdough taste and the crispiness together with butter.
you have to try mustamakkara in Tampere!! its sooo good and tasty
You should try rye bread called Vaasan Ruispalat from the grocery store. It's the most popular rye bread in Finland.
Great video. My mother is from Finland, and I love the different Finnish rye breads. And Helsinki is such a beautiful city. But the language is strange 😛
That was very fun to watch for a Finn. I hope you guys had a great time here.
Another wonderful video ,thanks for bringing all us along with you ..
If you are still in Helsinki you could try the Finnish restaurant called "Savotta", it has a nice atmosphere with some local old music playing in the background and great local food.
واو بمنتهى الروعه والجمال
As usual another great video! Loved the sled in the middle of the lake. You are giving my wife and I travel fever for sure. Would love to see the prices of the meals and places you stay. Is that something you could add in the future videos or comments. Either way keep putting out great content!
It's actually the Baltic Sea and not a lake :) but obviously those sleds are found on lakes too :)
@@raisabrandt1306 Even cooler!
That "napakelkka" need more people to spin it for really good ride ;) Mustikkapiirakka is so good with vanilla sauce! You guys should try rye bread when it is just take out from oven and is warm, fresh and soft. That point rye bread is best!IMO It is glad to see young people to explore and experience Finland!!! I wish you two really good winter adventure here and a lot of good experiences! Remember take some of extra vitamin D because lack of sun! Cheers/Kippis!!
And usually really good icy surface under it. Slush is not the best for it.
I haven't heard the ice sled being called "napakelkka" before, here near Oulu I've heard people call it "hoijakka".
Haha eating reindeer reminded her of Christmas lmao. Haha.
Nice video. Rye bread comes in many forms, i'd say the crunchy type isn't the benchmark product. Instead go to any market (big or small, K-Market or S-Market, Sale or anuwhere) and pick up a small pack (4pcs/235g) of Reissumies rye bread. I'd say that for at least 1/3 of finns who enjoy rye bread, that's the bomb.
Oooh! Thank you for the advice! We plan on picking some Reissumies bread next time we’re at a grocery store!
@@ChadandClaire and make sure to get the original version, there's a oatbread Reissumies and then a version called "Tosi Tumma" or really dark, that's for hardcore ryebread lovers 😉
@@jutimatias Dark one is not hardcore at all, it's softer, malty and sweeter and has less rye in it. Not Finnish rye bread style but nothing wrong with it.
Reissumies is bulk bread made by one of the biggest bakeries in Finland. Instead you should try some small local bakery's freshly made rye bread. It is a whole different world, I tell you.
Reissumies ei ole oikeaa ruisleipää nähnytkään, siihähän on vehnääkin.
Rye bread is so important for finns simply because that's what keeps us alive. In the north we can't grow wheat, and as rye and barley are the grain that grows here, that's what we use the most. Some warm southern parts of the country also produce some oats too.
Oats and barley (and rye) can be grown in west up to Oulu, in east not that north. Oats is only one that doesn't get upset if ground is cold or if there is few nights below zero in spring/summer. (There is saying "kylmä kauran kasvattaa" ) Wheat only grows well In think somewhere south from Seinäjoki-Jyväskylä.
Chad... Why do you wear your hat in restaurant
Manners
There is more than 15 different types of rye bread
Yeah, dry bread is something more traditional I guess but nowadays they sell fresh too and that is what we mostly consume.
Hi Claire and Chad, I enjoyed your video a lot. So nice you had a lovely day and had good food. We finns do have many layers of clothes during wintertime. Waiting to see you next video, moi!
I always like to see foreigners trying out Finnish foods! Very nice video :)
Thats more like piece of Näkkileipä :). Ruisleipä is best freshly eaten, and is soft.
Old times Finns use to do rye bread at summer/autumn season and put it to dry on the top of the room "hanging". So when the harsh winter came and the food was hard to get, dried bread suit them well.
Thanks for visiting here, lovely videos. Enjoyed them all.
as a finn hard rye bread compared to crisp bread is absolutely travesty of rye bread
LOVE LOVE LOVE your hair curly like that Claire! You look so beautiful!
You made Claire blush! 😂☺️
Gooddammit Chad, lose the hat when eating.
Was the restaurant the infamous Finnjävel? I'm a finn and still haven't visited it. I know I will but haven't got around to it yet.
Glad that I'm not the only one noticing that. It is a big no-no which should lead to an asswhooping lol.
Assumed Chad was a Finn until he started speaking 'merican. As much fun things to do there as a Michigan Winter. Same here, with snow only a 70 mile drive up the Sierra Nevada, then can sit in warmth at home by orange trees in the evening. They eat a lot of salmon - sauteed, fried, souped, mixed in bread, salted, aka Bubba Gump.
Awesome! I found out, and I love u guys so much! Thank you again for visiting Finland! Hope you guys can experience more outside the Helsinki area as well! Is cold these days, and stay safe!
Bread in Finland has two kinds soft and dry ones - dried ones are usually meant to dip your soup so it will soup.
In Finland, wintertime is the coldest and darkest of the year. Remember to take D-vitamin 'cuz you gonna need that rn! And dw, what are you wearing Chad is rlly good 'cuz is gonna be really cold during the day (you can't never know, it can be colder later on).
Why didn't you try the makkaraperunat
Or lihapiirakka or Niilo22 juustopuuro
Or the legendary roiskeläppä
Or kalakukko
Or hernekeitto
the Finnish meatballs are just as Swedish. gets a little annoyed when you look at American recipes for Swedish / Finnish meatballs. when you add spices etc. that don't belong, it's not authentic. such as garlic, olives, wosherie sauce etc. but otherwise a very good video
Weird to understand, that restaurant gave you hard rye bread, in case , you didnt asked it yourself. Hard rye bread is not at all......the most popular dark bread........but if you stay in the country (at that time) you sure had time to find our what was "soft rye bread). //I saw your sauna-trip....and this one....so nice both. 🙂
Like others have said that ryebread was like crispbread and people mostly eat soft and fluffy ryebread.
Also foods are simple because.. well we don't have that much fancy veggies, species or plants growing here. Potatos are extremely important because it's basic only thing that grows here well.
What a beautiful couple, I love your experiences and adventures, specially food jejeje, I will expect for next video soon 😉 Regards from Barcelona city
Ay up! You guys have to deffo try "Laskiaispulla" with next cuppa hot chocolate 😋
@4:00 menkää ny tyäntää, prkl! HopHop!
edit well shoot, i was this close to call them to come here, to see the wilds of Southern Finland, to see the mighty christmas tree
, to see the Otters playing in the river. To see the all mighty Poronkusema!
3. Crowns= Kolme Kruunua ; Liisankatu 5 , 00170, Helsinki
+ best food ever the classic Läskisoosi.
dry cured salmon is a must too
I live in Helsinki. When I checked the drone restriction, I think people are not allowed to film in the center, which is the area you filmed. I might misread. Have you double-checked the restriction?
Because in your footage, there is one scene where you film the president's residential area or have a direct view to normal residential windows. But since no one is shown in the window it might be okay. I just want to point that out.
wait eating raindeer feels christmasy....do you Americans eat Santas raindeer when he comes........no wonder he is late in my country..
Try to find marjapuuro or puolukkapuuro. It is tasty porrage made of wheat and berries. My favorite. Or oatmeal with blueberrysoup.
I'm sorry you guys are experiencing Finland during some of the worst Covid restrictions we've had since the start of the pandemic. Almost everything is closed after 18 now :/. I hope you still enjoy your trip! Those sleds are actually crazy when it's on clear ice instead of snow and the sled is on skates instead of skis. The friction is so much smaller that you can get such a high speed that it's impossible to stay in the sled ^^.
Your sound on your video is so good. How do you do that?
Also why didn't you go to the famous mineshaft restaurant in Finland.
Dont eat Finnish rye bread it is a bad copy of the German real rye bread Deutsches Brot ist köstlich🥳
You can build that sledge so that it goes on wooden circle and has like wheel from wheelbarrow etc. We had one those in local childrens adventure park where I did work younger.
yes i also love poronkuristus=reindeerchoking. sorry for making fun of your spelling sounded funny to me :D .
A good way to refrigerate the heart the body and mind and cool off from all the heat and anxiety of late stage capitalism! Hope you enjoyed your trip
I enjoy your videos, but "Thousands and thousands years ago" finns were somewhere else than Finland
Grampa and Gramma were from Finland and I am 2 nd Gen Canadian. Thanks for all those great food choices.
You believe there is also potato in a salmon soup? 🤣 It’s so weird watching this as these things that are normal and obvious to me are things that surprise you.
bil berry is actually the real blue berry and the more expensive one compared to the white blue berries thats insides are completely white