July 15, 2026
Being Consistent
A personal running journey about learning patience, building consistency, and turning a difficult 5K goal into steady progress.
Beyond Work
Life outside work
Small notes from running, cycling, cooking, events, and ordinary life in Finland.
June 10, 2026
Chocolate Strawberry Celebration Cake
A homemade chocolate strawberry celebration cake, finished with smooth chocolate frosting and a simple ring of fresh strawberries.
May 29, 2026
First Berry Chantilly Cake
A first attempt at a homemade berry chantilly cake, layered with vanilla cake, berries, mascarpone, and soft chantilly cream.
May 25, 2026
Sunday Special Nasigoreng, Indonesian Fried Rice
A personal Sunday special Nasigoreng, the Indonesian fried rice I love, served with chicken, sausages, prawns, cuttlefish, eggs, pineapple, chili paste, and a fried egg.
May 24, 2026
Summer Ride to Haukipudas
A calm Finland summer cycling day from Oulu to Haukipudas, with a long quiet pause at Myllysaari Lean-to Shelter.
May 10, 2026
Special Sri Lankan Rice and Curry Lunch
A special Sri Lankan lunch built around authentic Sri Lankan rice and curry, with spicy prawn deval, chicken curry, cashew curry, eggplant moju, yellow rice, and colourful side dishes.
April 4, 2026
Coffee Cake Weekend Bake
A slow weekend coffee cake bake in Oulu, finished with roasted cashews and shared with friends and neighbours.
February 14, 2026
Frozen Sea Walk at Nallikari
A winter day at Nallikari with friends, ending in a quiet walk onto the frozen sea under a red sunset sky.
December 18, 2025
Sailor’s Home Museum, Oulu
A winter visit to the Sailor’s Home Museum in Pikisaari, a small maritime museum that preserves Oulu’s seafaring history.