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.
Time: Around 4 hours
Beyond Work
Life outside work
Small stories from running, cycling, cooking, events, and everyday life in Finland.
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.
Time: 2 hours
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.
Time: Around 5 hours
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.
Time: Around 4 hours
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.
November 22, 2025
Lumo Light Festival in Oulu
An evening walk through Oulu during the Lumo Light Festival, following light installations across the city.
November 9, 2025
Weekend Cookie Bake
A weekend cookie session with three dough variations: chocolate chip, coffee, and milk chocolate.
Time: 3h