#15 Sisterhood in Siskola - Finnish Countryside, Traditional Food & Second-Hand Treasures!

rye flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: barley

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Travel to Siskola with sister and friend Maria.

Discuss the lack of running water and inside toilet at Siskola.

Introduce Karelian pies, explaining they have a rye crust and are filled with rice.

Serve Karelian pies with butter and egg on top.

Prepare salmon on dark rye bread and egg halves with salmon paste for a Finnish feast.

Taste the dishes, with Maria trying them for the first time and expressing her preference for the salmon.

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