Galicia – known in Galician as the Comunidade Autónoma de Galicia – is an autonomous community in the far north-west of Spain, north of Portugal. It is a very different Spain from the one many people know: damp and green,…
Lohikeitto
Finnish cuisine is simple and straightforward. Lohikeitto, a soup made with salmon, is no exception. It’s all about the ingredients, each of which must be clearly discernible, resulting in something truly special. Not loud, but quiet. Lohikeitto is the perfect…
Fish in pomegranate syrup
Today we are showcasing a particularly elegant preparation for tuna or swordfish. The key ingredient is pomegranate syrup, as it is mainly used in Turkey (“Nar ekşisi”) for various dishes. Unlike grenadine, this syrup is very thick and dark and…
Empanada Gallega
An Empanada Gallega is a Spanish pie from the region of Galicia and is very large, the size of a baking tray. Pieces are cut from it and eaten by hand. It is also a popular Spanish snack that you…
Pasta al tonno
There are dishes that are delicious yet completely underrated – and are cooked silently in large quantities by those who know them. Pasta al tonno is one such dish. You hardly ever see it in restaurants. No fanfare, no surprise…
