Finnish Cookbook (International Cookbook Series)

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Finnish Cuisine and Culture

Excellent selection of Finnish recipes from someone who knows...

Finnish Home Cooking: The Real Thing

Finnish Cookbook

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Finnish Cookbook (International Cookbook Series)
Beatrice Ojakangas
Manufacturer: Crown
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0517501112
Release Date: 1964-12-13

Book Description

From the Crown Classic Cookbook series--which features a collection of the world's best-loved international cookbooks, specially adapted for use in American kitchens.

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Finnish Cuisine and Culture.......2007-06-24

My first husband was a Finn, bred, born and raised, and often longed for the food of his youth. This book was invaluable; it had all the recipes for dishes that he missed, with instructions that let me turn out perfect pulla (a wonderful bread), kalakukko (rye bread stuffed with fish and bacon) and piirakka (rice or potato pasties) in record time. Some of the cultural information is a bit dated in my edition (I have the old 60s version), but it was still an interesting read. My daughters still make piirakka every Christmas Eve.

My edition has a typo that I hope has been corrected in the newer one. The recipe for lutefisk starts with "Take a large fried codfish..." It should, of course, be a large dried codfish.

Excellent selection of Finnish recipes from someone who knows..........2006-02-13

This book is really a keepsake for the newest Finnish generations. I didn't have a recipe book from my grandparents or aunts, but there are so many things my grandmother made and she was also from Northern Minnesota. The only thing I wish it had more of was pictures, but the author is so knowledgeable, that this book is a must for the 3rd and 4th generation Finns.

Finnish Home Cooking: The Real Thing.......2006-01-14

This book is an introduction to the Finnish kitchen. Ojakangas, a second generation Finnish-America, learned some traditional Finnish dishes from her grandmother. But when her husband was awarded a Fulbright grant in Finland for 1960-61, she was able to get make an intensive study of Finnish food culture. She discovered how some of the dishes she had learned to make as a child had roots deep in Finland, while others were presumably American creations. In this collection of recipes, Ojakangas focuses on the foods found on Finnish tables, although she does include some of the Finnish American traditions that have become standard in Finnish-American culture.

The book makes fascinating reading, for Ojakangas provides not only the common recipes, but she also includes with each recipe a brief description of how the dish fits into the context of the daily diet. Rather than following the standard American cookbook organization of appetizers and soups, main dishes, sides dishes, and desserts, Ojakangas pay close attention to which types of foods are most important for Finns and how they are used together. With this in mind, the book begins with breads, moves on to the coffee table (mainly cookies and cakes), pastries (both sweet and savory), soups, fish, meat dishes (heavy on the liver, pork, and sausage, and very little chicken), vegetables and salads (mostly roots, very little greenery), desserts (fruit soups and porridges), dairy and eggs, beverages, sauces, and sandwiches (open-faced). At the end of the book is a chapter with suggested menus for special occasions and a selected reading list and bibliography.

This is the best and most authentic Finnish cookbook that I've come across in English. I've tried out a few Finnish American cookbooks, and although their recipes may be tasty, they often are distinctly American in flavor, with many more ingredients like green vegetables than one would ever find in Finland. In this book, we find recipes for all the Finnish standards, for everything from kalakukko to maksalaatikko, from mämmi to sima. Ojakangas provides both the Finnish and English names for each dish; although the Finnish is generally quite accurate, there are a few typos. (I stared at "valdemariisi" for quite some time before I realized it should have been written "vadelmariisi", or raspberry rice.)

The culinary descriptions make this book great reading for anyone contemplating visiting or living in Finland for an extended period. I sure wish I had read it before heading off to study in Finland as an exchange student. The first week I arrived in the country, my host-mother showed me around the kitchen and told me to make myself at home. Then she went off to work in Helsinki for the week, and I was left to fend for myself along with her teenage daughters. By the end of the week, I was starving, having consumed all the food that was familiar to me in the first few days. When my host-mother returned from Helsinki and heard that I had reported there was no food in the house, she became very upset, and showed me a large sack of potatoes and other mysterious food stores. At the time, although I was an decent pasta cook and could make some passable stir-fried vegetables, I had never cooked a potato in my life-nor did I know what to do with any of the other foods in the kitchen. I didn't know what Finns ate or when they ate it, so I was completely at a loss when left to feed myself in a Finnish kitchen. A thorough reading of this book before leaving home would have provided a great preparation for what I would find in Finland. I would not have been so surprised by the dark chewy breads, the early meal times, and the importance of lunch and coffee-hour rather than dinner and dessert.

Finnish Cookbook.......2002-09-19

I love this book, and I would never have stumbled upon it except for Amazon's "recommendations" program.
My grandmother was Finnish and used to bake bread on a regular basis. I was only 7 years old the last time I saw her, but as I knead the Finnish rye bread dough, I can see her in her kitchen making bread.
I want to make everything in the book. Everything in it seems "right" to me. I see myself in it.

A great find!.......2001-10-06

My husband had a copy of this cookbook when we married, and once I discovered and began using it... wow, what a treasure! It doesn't have photos or illustrations, but then, if you think about it, our ancestors didn't have the benefit of such, either. I think the book stands strong on its own, without them. There are a lot of great recipes within - even if I have no idea how to pronounce them. :) I've found a few really good ones which are really helpful for lowcarb eating, as well.

I love this book!

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more danish american

A highly affordable introduction to Danish culinary culture, filled with easy- to-follow recipes

Recipes and Reflections

Delectably Danish: Recipes and Reflections
Julie Jensen McDonald
Manufacturer: Penfield Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0941016048

Book Description

Highlights of Danish-American culture, including recipes and information about cultural traditions. Reprinted in 2002

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more danish american.......2007-07-28

The book is very informative. But does not seem to have very many authentic Danish dishes. This is more of a Danish American recipe book. If your looking for authentic recipes, this is not the book you want.

A highly affordable introduction to Danish culinary culture, filled with easy- to-follow recipes.......2006-06-06

Delectably Danish: Recipes And Reflections is a flat-spined cookbook of uniquely Danish delicacies, from Danish Liver Loaf to Rum Soup, Irene's Danish Kringle, Tivoli Salad and so much more. Black-and-white and color photographs offer a visual peek into Danish culture, and the text gives an ultra-condensed rundown of Danish history and holidays, as well as famous Danes. A highly affordable introduction to Danish culinary culture, filled with easy- to-follow recipes.

Recipes and Reflections.......2000-11-20

This book contains more than 100 recipes-from Racine's famous Danish kringles to the famous open-faced sandwiches. There are great fruit soups and the well-known frikadeller (Danish meat-ball) recipes.

Julie Jensen McDonald is noted for her novels about Danish immigrants in America, published by Iowa State University Press. This is her first cookbook.

The cover of this book shows a young woman in Solvang, California in Danish costume. Solvang is a major tourist attraction in America, first settled by the Danes from Iowa. The back cover depicts two charming children in Danish costumes holding a kringle at the O&H Danish Bakery in Racine, Wisconsin. Racine is America's largest Danish community with over 40,000 people of Danish heritage living there.

Recipes come from fabulous Danish cooks in Iowa, California, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Nebraska, all states with Danish populations. Special coverage is given to Dana College in Blair, Nebraska and to Grand View College in Des Moines, Iowa.

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This inexpensive, index card size spiral-bound recipe book features over 100 Swedish recipes. Makes a great gift or "stocking stuffer" for friends and relatives. The author came to America from Sweden in 1961.

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Desserts Galore.......2001-12-22

I got this cookbook as a Christmas give for my Swedish wife. She loves the dessert recipies, especially the Cocoa Balls and the Coffee Bread. If you combine this book with "Good Food from Sweden" by Inga Norberg, you'll never lack for recipies to remind you of your Swedish roots.

ýCooking the naturally delicious wayý.......2000-11-20

Splendid Swedish Recipes, in the popular recipe-card file size Stocking Stuffer format, is chock-full of the best recipes and notes on Swedish cuisine. Compiled by Kerstin Olsson Van Gilder, who came to America from Sweden in 1961, and refers to Swedish foods as "cooking the naturally delicious way." The Swedish diet consists mainly of fish (herring) and potatoes, making the food lighter than traditional American cuisine. This cookbook is inspired by the Swedish love of wholesome, natural foods. The cover shows a little girl in a Swedish folk-style outfit.

In addition to recipes, Splendid Swedish Recipes contains information on The Smorgasbord (a long table buffet Scandinavian tradition), Foods for Special Holidays and Seasons, Notable Sites and Events as well as historical information on the Swedish-American Experience. The book offers you plenty to choose from to make a Swedish feast for family and friends. Try the Swedish Kale Soup or the Swedish Meatballs. Stuffed Cabbage and Rye Bread will suit almost any table! And desserts are the Swedish specialty! Try the Coffee Bread or the Cocoa Balls to end the perfect meal! This is just a sampling of what is offered!

Book Description

This spiral-bound index card size recipe book features traditional foods from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and more.

Customer Reviews:

Smorgasbord delights.......2006-11-04

For several years I have missed the presence of Smorgasbord restaurants in the NY city area. This volume has enabled me to remember and even produce many of the items that I have been craving. I am very well satisfied with the entire contents of the book.

Not worth it.......2006-08-24

This was not what I expected. Have used one recipe and that'll probably be it. Also most recipes are for huge groups. A waste for one person. I'll keep it though b/c it's "unique".

Updated Traditional Smorgasbord.......2000-11-20

Scandinavian Smorgasbord Recipes, in the popular recipe-card file size Stocking Stuffer format, is chock-full of the best recipes and notes about Scandinavian food and culture. Collected by Karen Berg Douglas of Lansing, Michigan, this cookbook contains wonderful recipes as well as information on Swedish culture. Karen learned the art of Scandinavian cooking from her mother. Many of the recipes here are from her own private collection! The cover shows a reproduction of a Rosemaling painting done by Sallie Haugen DeReus of Leighton, Iowa. In addition to recipes, this book also contains information on the history of the Smorgasbord and menus for creating a feast of your own. Karen has updated the traditional Smorgasbord, which usually consisted of bread and butter and fruits, into something that would work as a feast today!

Scandinavian Smorgasbord Recipes contains a wide variety of traditional recipes that are sure to please all your guests. A Sample Smorgasbord menu includes dishes of Matjes Herring, Crusty Stuffed Bread, Finnish Squeaky Cheese, Danish Liver Paste, Oysters Helsinki. The possibilities are endless! Top off your meal with some Baked Apples with Warm Gjetost Rum Sauce or try your hand at making Scandinavian Spiced Mead Honey Wine. There are even instructions on how to create an Arctic Ice Sculpture for your dinner table!

Scandinavian Smorgasbord Recipes is excellent for personal collections and as a gift for those interested in creating a Scandinavian feast for family and friends.

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Scandinavian cookbook: Cookbook and culinary guide to the four Scandinavian countries Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden including smorgasbord and favorite national recipes
Greta Borgstrom
Manufacturer: WezaÌta
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0007JBWUQ

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Waffles, Flapjacks, Pancakes, Blintzes, Crepes, Frybread: From Scandinavia and Around the World Revised and Expanded

Manufacturer: Penfield Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 1932043039
Release Date: 2002-07-01

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In the popular recipe-card file size Stocking Stuffer format, this book is chock-full of the best recipes and information about America's favorite breakfast foods. This book offers a wide variety of pancake-style recipes and tips from around the world. The recipes range from Basic Buttermilk Pancakes to Norwegian Cottage Cheese Pancakes. Pumpkin Pancakes are a great fall treat, and the Brownie Waffle Cookies reminds us that pancakes aren't just for breakfast anymore. The White Wine Chicken Crepes are a meal unto themselves. And what pancake would be complete without Toppings and Syrups? This cookbook offers everything from a Blueberry Cinnamon Syrup to a hearty Corn and Ham Topping. As you can tell, they have taken pancakes to a whole new level! This book is excellent for personal collections and as a gift for those who love breakfast - anytime!

A Swedish Kitchen: Recipes and Reminiscences (Hippocrene Cookbook Library)

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Really enjoying this book
Swedes explained!
more memoirs than recipes
Stories of Swedish culinary and cultural heritage

A Swedish Kitchen: Recipes and Reminiscences (Hippocrene Cookbook Library)
Judith Pierce Rosenberg
Manufacturer: Hippocrene Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0781810590

Book Description

A Swedish Kitchen: Recipes and Reminiscences is the story of an American woman's 25-year love affair with the land, people, and cuisine of this Nordic nation. Sharing her love of food and cooking, Judith Pierce Rosenberg leads readers to markets in search of wild strawberries and smoked reindeer and to cafés for a cup of strong Swedish coffee and a kanelbulle (cinnamon bun) or mazarin (almond tart). Among her culinary adventures are dinner at a wilderness lodge, a medieval banquet, and a Christmas smorgasbord with all the trimmings.

Throughout this culinary memoir, Rosenberg interweaves the historical and cultural context of Swedish cooking, explaining the history of waffles and the traditions behind Saint Lucia Day. A Swedish Kitchen includes 80 recipes that highlight traditional Swedish flavors and ingredients, such as red currants, cloudberries, and cardamom. Recipes are designed for use in the American kitchen enabling readers and cooks to easily prepare such Swedish favorites as, rabarbersoppa (rhubarb soup), prinsesstårta (princess cake), and Janssons frestelse (Jansson's temptation).

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Really enjoying this book.......2007-05-02

The author and I have something in common - we're both Americans who are married to Swedes. The first half of this book is about her travels in Sweden, the people she's met and the places she's shopped or dined at - which is great for me, since I've been over to Sweden quite a few times now. I haven't actually tried any of the recipes yet, but my husband has looked at them and thinks they're quite authentic. He can't wait for us to try some of them!

Swedes explained!.......2007-03-09

I am the recent bride of a Swede (that makes it sound like some Viking conquest!), and I was so happy to find this book with stories and recepies that the author, also an American married to a Swede, enjoys. Learning not only the way to prepare my husband's favorite dishes that we can't find ready-made in the US, but also learning the background of each special occasion or holiday that these dishes are tied to really expanded my knowledge and understanding of this other country that I visit every year as well as of the man I married. My husband was very happy with our Christmas feast this year. This book made a big difference. Tack ska du ha, Judith!

more memoirs than recipes.......2006-03-24

This cookbook was more memoirs than recipes. There were very few recipes for very common swedish items such as swedish crisp bread ( a staple). This is NOT a reference book. It is merely following a wealthy woman's travels while enjoying Swedish food. Her memoirs were somewhat interesting, but it became repetitive towards the middle of her book. Some of the recipes were accurate.

Stories of Swedish culinary and cultural heritage.......2005-03-09

Judith Pierce Rosenberg's A Swedish Kitchen: Recipes And Reminiscences is no ordinary recipe collection, but a collection of stories of Swedish culinary and cultural heritage, supplemented with recipes from Rosenberg's Swedish roots. What's the difference between this and a cookbook? Reminiscences of life in Sweden revolve around food, with such succulent descriptions as have not been seen since the late food writer James Beard's works. The first hundred pages are devoted to these descriptions...but if you wish recipes alone, it's easy to go to the second part of the book, with its lightly color-coded page edges. Don't skip the first part, though - you'd be skipping the heart of a wonderful collection in A Swedish Kitchen.

Favorite Swedish Recipes (Dover Cookbook Series)

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Favorite Swedish Recipes (Dover Cookbook Series)

Manufacturer: Dover Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0486231569

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Delight family and friends with hundreds of the best Swedish dishes prepared right in your own kitchen. From typical smorgasbord items — pickled herring, creamed lobster, meatballs, etc. — to classic main dishes — roast lamb, baked eel, Lutfisk, etc. — to traditional breads and pastries. 200 easy-to-follow recipes.

Pea Soup: Andersen's Scandinavian/American Cookbook

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Pea Soup: Andersen's Scandinavian/American Cookbook
Ulrich Riedner
Manufacturer: Celestial Arts
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Binding: Paperback

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The Best of Smorgasbord Cooking (Hippocrene International Cookbook Classics)

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The Best of Swedish Tidbits and Brunch Fare

The Best of Smorgasbord Cooking (Hippocrene International Cookbook Classics)
Gerda Simonson
Manufacturer: Hippocrene Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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The Best of Swedish Tidbits and Brunch Fare.......2007-01-09

This book contains recipes typical to a Swedish "buffet". Most include a variety of Fish (Anchovies, Herring and Sardines particularly) and Eggs. The recipes are short and to the point. There is also a handy Cocktail Guide towards the end of the book which includes recipes for old-time Cocktails, Cobblers, Egg Nogs, Flips, Sours, Toddies, Punches and Cups. If you're planning to host a brunch buffet, this book is for you.

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Fab book, but a bit annoying.......2007-02-06

I liked this book very much, the pics are fantastic, tons of color photos of boxes and prizes. The only reason it's not perfect in my eyes is the writer's habit of trying to be funny in EVERY paragraph. Almost every other sentence has a joke, pun, metaphor or wisecrack which got old very quickly. Plus the author actually sticks political jokes and slams in here and there which is really unnecessary in a book about CEREAL BOXES! I couldn't care less about someone's opinion one leaning or another when I am trying to read about how to preserve old collectibles. Buy it for the pics, not the information, as you'll have to surf through cheesy jokes the whole time, perhaps he did this to pad it out and make it look like there was more info than there really was.

Childhood Cereal Box Memories!.......2004-05-01

What a wonderful book! Worth twice the price. Filled with color photos of some great cereal box pictorials. Looking through the book was like taking a happy walk through a phase of my childhood. I think some of the pictures on the boxes were far more interesting than the actual items they offered inside or through the mail. You will not regret purchasing this book for fun or reference. I have to give it five stars.

A Real Winner For 50's Cereal Box Collectors.......2000-06-02

This 216 page softbound volume features over 500 very large, very sharp, full color photos that you'll love. The book provides a good background for this collectible. It covers boxes, premiums, mail-in offers and more. Everything is arranged by year. I especially liked all of the offers that the cereal companies provided in the 50's. Brought back many memories. I wish I still had some of the goodies shown that I had at that time. A real memory jogger. A true bonanza worth adding to your collection.

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