tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8744268545415172962024-02-18T19:22:57.367-08:00BluifinnEveryday creations with Finnish styleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-8401797622184445522014-08-23T20:49:00.000-07:002014-08-24T09:58:31.149-07:00Finnfest2014Finnfest 2014<br />
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This is the second year that I have attended the national Finnish meeting. It was held in the hotel called the Hyatt Regency on 1300 Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Hyatt decor is a contemporary Nordic style. It is very light, modern, and contemporary in design.<br />
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Our first stop to Minneapolis was on Thursday to the Minneapolis Instititute of Art { artsmia.org} to view the Finnish Design room. Finnish Design is known worldwide for form and function. Fiskers, Nokia, Ittalia glassware, the angry bird app game, and Marimekko clothing design. The museum is spectacular with a large catagory of ancient artifacts and art. A must see if you are in the Minneapolis area.<br />
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Opening ceremony was held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, guest speakers where Ritva Koukku-Ronde, Jaana Palojarvi, Singing Stings, Olli Kortekangas, Sheila Packa, and the Hilja Gronfors musical group. Within the magestic soaring ceilings my sister, Sheila, read a Finnish poem along with all the distinguished speakers.<br />
With a Chautauqua style conference at FinnfestUSA on Friday through Sunday, everyones experience will be different depending on the menu of topics on music, art and design, natural world, indigenous,Nordic, modern, or literature lectures that one selects. This is my view of Finnfest 2014.<br />
On Friday my nephew, Stirling, and I attended " Heavy Metal Music in Finland." It is very popular genre, divided into many subdivisions such as Love Metal, Folk Metal, and the list goes on. Finland has a deep and wide interest in this music style and to this day, in Helsinki, one could catch a few live bands. The band<br />
"HIM "opened the door for bands of Finnish decent to be more recognized.<br />
Then it was on to Sami knitting.seminar presented by Laura Ricketts. It is a type of fair isle knitting pattern style with white mittens, red trim, or a combination of primary colors in a pattern..Early on the snow tundra, The Nomatic reindeer Sami used reindeer hides for mitts and hats. Later on came the introduction of knitted wear.<br />
Then it was to view the film, "This Country's not Mine." A documentary on the Finnish gypsy population in the early century. Hilja Gronfors Trio represents their music. Often the Roma people,,, would live in caravans pulled by horses. Often times they were forgotten by the Finnish community so their births, deaths, were not always recorded by the churches, which were the record keepers of the day.<br />
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Mark Munger, attorney and District Court Judge and published author, spoke in a seminar "Using Finnish American History in Creative Writing" in a Friday afternoon seminar .He finds the Finnish culture to be a rich resource for his fiction writing. Suomaiaiset: People of the Marsh, Sukulaiset: The Kindred, The Legacy, Esther's Race are some of his books.<br />
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On Sat. I attended "Intro to the Kalevala", the Finnish national epic mythology based on the story of the Kalevala. an oral epic passed down by song, and played on the kantala, a 5 string musical instrument. In the mid 1800's the oral tradition was translated into written form. The epic tale includes charms, chants, and tales of the birth of earth, strength, and courage. Today there are many interpretations and variations in many languages.<br />
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Next it was a question and answer session highlighting Dr. Arne Vainio, a family physician on the Fond Du Lac reservation. Dr. Vino is part Finnish and part Native American. Dr. Vino talking about personal identity and his life path before he got his medical degree.<br />
In between lectures, I did some shopping in the Tori{marketplace)....<br />
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While shopping I heard talented musicians, Hilja Gronfors Trio, Two Tails, and Diane Jarvi.<br />
Saturday evening I attended the social dance with the band Finnfolk and FinnHall playing.<br />
Sunday I attended a panel discussion on making Finnish cardamom bread. It included a recipe and a discussion about Finnish food today in Finland . The panel included two Minnesota State Fair food judges, a food blogger, and a caterer from upper Michigan.<br />
I learned a lot in the three days of Finnish culture. It was like a family reunion but I did meet some new friends, and the sights and sounds of Finland resonated deep in my soul. It is my past ,my present, and my future. Kiitos...Jeanne<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-37213680774990232572014-01-14T10:08:00.000-08:002014-01-14T10:08:04.054-08:00Forever Tailored Coat<b>Forever Tailored Coat</b><br />
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Back in the 1980's, fresh out of a tailored clothing design class at the University of Minnesota Duluth, I had many ambitious projects planned. My first custom tailored project was a rust colored princess seamed jacket with a gathered sleeve and SIX fabric bound buttonholes{ a gasped from the instructor and fellow students} but I received an A on the project. A few years later I grew out of that fitted coat, styles changed and I ended up tossing it in a goodwill bin.<br />
The next project was a design in the 1980's which was labeled a Reefer coat.<br />
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I put a lot of <span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">custom tailoring</span> into the coat. First I picked a heavyweight black wool. Preshrunk it by steaming and preparing the fabric. I added <span style="font-size: large;">hand picked top stitching on the lapel</span>. custom chevron padded stitches sewn in horsehair interfacing, The coat has roomy fitting ease,double breasted style, an exaggerated extended shoulders line and calf length.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Welt angled pockets,keyhole stitched buttonholes,</span><br />
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I have used this classic style coat through the years, in the coldest months of January. In earlier 2000, I shortened it to above the knee, raised the shoulders, to get rid of the extended shoulder line of the reefer coat styling. This alteration now shortened the sleeves to an unacceptable length. I used the fabric from the bottom to add 11/2 inch length to the sleeve, and now incorporated the design element into the sleeve bottom.<br />
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With quality 100% wool fabric, one can steam and shape the lapel and upper shoulder area, quality tailoring sewing details and heavy twill coat lining, I have a warm coat that can handle the subzero winter chill in Northern Minnesota.. I have a coat that is a classic and will last a lifetime!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-6142150325600339272013-11-25T14:03:00.001-08:002013-11-25T14:03:52.877-08:00Bluifinn: Project Yellow<a href="http://bluifinn.blogspot.com/2013/11/project-yellow.html?spref=bl">Bluifinn: Project Yellow</a>: New Look Workroom Project Runway pattern I have always wanted a yellow dress. This dress could be worn with black tights or accessorized ...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-86592179681828788212013-11-25T13:50:00.000-08:002013-11-25T13:59:03.888-08:00Project Yellow<span style="font-size: large;">New Look </span>Workroom Project Runway pattern<br />
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I have always wanted a yellow dress. This dress could be worn with black tights or accessorized with other colors, It is a neutral that could be a great base for accessories. The fabric was in my stash and is a polyester knit remnant that I found on a clearance section at my local fabric store.<br />
It has an embossed tone on tone on the surface, I needed a pattern that would be simple in design that would complement the design of the fabric.<br />
The pattern that I found is a New Look Workroom 6071 Project Runway . I have had great luck with New Look patterns in the past. The front has a v neck with a .overlay. The directions in the pattern guide inside the paper envelope are easy to follow.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.com0Duluth, MN, USA46.786671899999988 -92.1004851999999846.43861489999999 -92.745932199999984 47.134728899999985 -91.455038199999976tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-60749407546571782932013-11-15T15:03:00.001-08:002013-11-15T15:03:11.575-08:00Bluifinn: Knitted cowls<a href="http://bluifinn.blogspot.com/2013/11/knitted-cowls.html?spref=bl">Bluifinn: Knitted cowls</a>: Knitted Cowl Neck Warmers Its been a few years since this book has been published, I fell in love at first sight.and knew with certainly ...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-55602437235889888952013-11-15T14:31:00.000-08:002013-11-15T14:31:46.777-08:00Knitted cowls Knitted Cowl Neck Warmers<br />
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Its been a few years since this book has been published, I fell in love at first sight.and knew with certainly that I would be making more than two projects from this book. Last year I was not creative with color mixing. and I tended to make the same color as the models in the book. The graphic art layout show multi layering of colored and sequin t-shirts. The book is displayed in a casual fun and hip way.<br />
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I used a Lion brand pink wool ease for the pink wool cowl. The cowl sits nice on the frame, and is toasty warm.<br />
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The black and blue hat and cowl reminds me of the northern lights in Finland. It is a lion brand wool ease. The variegated green is also a Lion brand Home style yarn.<br />
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Recently my blood pressure took a hike upward. Whenever I have a health issue, I turn to my natural health alternative book, Better Health through Natural Healing by Dr. Ross Trattler N.D. with the assistance of Dr. Adrian Jones N.D. This book has been my lifesaver and go to manual for all health concerns.<br />
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My plan of attack is too eat more vegetarian meals, lose some weight, add more exercise in my day, and add vitamins. Adding an apple, drink grape juice, add more onions,less processed meats, and more vegetables into my diet. If I want to bring down my blood pressure, I must do things differently than what I have done in the past. For one thing, eliminating sugar and fat combination of food. So no ice cream, muffins, red meat, and white bread products. Then I'll be adding Vit. B complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin E..vitamins.<br />
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Here is a heart healthy dinner meal.<br />
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Fried Zucchini<br />
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1 T. olive oil<br />
1/4 to 1/2 chopped onion<br />
1/2 T. of garlic or 1 to 2 cloves of garlic<br />
2 tsp. Traders Joes 21 Seasoning Salute{salt free, non-irradiated, all natural}<br />
1/2 tsp. of ground pepper<br />
1 small zucchini, peeled and cut<br />
3/4 of a ripe tomato, cut into small pieces<br />
1/4 c. shredded mozzarella cheese<br />
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Fry up the chopped onion in olive oil until soft. Add zucchini and garlic until it is soft. Then add tomatoes. Seasoning Salute, pepper, Cook until tomatoes are soft. Add shredded mozzarella and place a cover on to melt for a few minutes.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-40561783467941703122013-08-10T17:38:00.001-07:002013-08-10T17:38:52.568-07:00Knitted DishclothsKnitted Dishcloths<br />
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As a knitter, eventually everyone will add. their favorite pattern to a new cotton dishcloth. I like straight up knitting. Fast and easy. I have a collection, so I always have some on hand. They last for a very long time, and are heavier and more durable than store bought towel ones. The one below is called Company Dishcloth, with increasing and then decreasing, as it is knit from one corner to the other. A good book to try is:<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Knitty Prett</span>y <span style="color: blue;">Simple instructions for 30 fabulous projects by Kris Percival.</span> This is one of my favorite knitting books, that I keep going back to over and over. These make great housewarming gifts in a basket with soap.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-41324885902637823812013-08-06T08:38:00.001-07:002013-08-06T08:38:55.273-07:00Sour dough Pizza Part 3Sour dough Pizza Part 3<br />
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I keep thinking of ways to use my stock of sour dough mix idling in the refrigerator. Then I came across this idea and it far exceeds my <b>Honey Wheat Pizza Dough</b> in my earlier blog writings...<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Sour Dough Pizza Dough</span><br />
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2 tsp. of yeast<br />
1 cup plus 1 tsp. of lukewarm water<br />
2 1/4 to 3 c. bread flour<br />
1/2 c. sour dough starter<br />
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese<br />
2 T. olive oil<br />
2 1/2 T. sugar<br />
2 tsp. salt<br />
1/2 tsp. of oregano<br />
1/2 tsp. of basil<br />
1/4 tsp. of crushed pepper flakes<br />
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Add Yeast to lukewarm water, let it sit for 5 minutes, then add 3/4 c. of bread flour , stir, and let this sponge dough sit for half an hour. I use the pan in the bread machine for this step. Then add all the ingredients, except about 3/4 c. of flour, into the bread machine pan, set the machine on dough mode, and let the machine knead the dough, keep watching the dough to be sure it forms into a ball, add the rest of the reserved bread flour until it is a firm ball,{ keep pinching it until, it is not too sticky...and has a good consistancy to roll out...) After the machine is dough with the dough, take it out, and let it sit in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours to develop the yeast. then take it out, and let it rise in a warm oven, when it was started to warm and rise, use corn meal on the bottom so it doesn't stick to the pan...divide it into 2 large crust, 4 medium crusts, or 8 personnel pan crusts {William Sonoma has great heavy duty personal pizza pans} Whatever pan you choose, make sure it has a heavy duty thickness to it. Let rise until the dough doubles in size.<br />
Precook the crusts for 5-6 minutes at 425 degree oven. Then let cool and wrap it and freeze for later.<br />
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Then add pizza sauce. Add dried basil, and your choice of pizza toppings.... Then lots of mozzarella cheese.<br />
Bake for another 10-15 minutes until slightly brown on top.<br />
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This has a mixture of flavor combos in the crust, besides melting in your mouth. Enjoy!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-15542340490148803332013-08-06T07:59:00.000-07:002013-08-07T10:07:39.251-07:00Sourdough bread Part 2Sour dough Part 2<br />
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I've been experimenting with my sour dough mix, and keeping it alive by restocking it every 3 days, by taking out the old, and adding in new flour and water, I keep it in the refrigerator.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">French Sour dough Bread </span><br />
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1 c. warm water<br />
1 tsp. of yeast<br />
1 T. sugar<br />
3/4 tsp. of salt<br />
1/2 c. sour dough starter<br />
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1 1/2- 2 1/2 cups of bread flour. {Sometimes I divide this with 1/4 cup of rye, 1/4 c. spelt flour, or 1/4 to 1/2 c. whole wheat. The flour depends on the texture of the dough, Start with lukewarm water, add yeast, let it sit for 5 minutes. Then add just plain bread flour{about 3/4 c. and stir), to start your sponge dough going, let the sponge sit for 1/2 hour in a warm spot. I usually use the dough setting in my bread machine for this. Then I add the rest of ingredients, start the button on the dough bread machine, and let it do the kneading. I keep watching the dough in the beginning to be sure I add enough flour. You want it in a ball, but not sticky, but not to dry either.<br />
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After it has risen in the warm environment in the bread machine. I usually take it out and let it sit in the refrigerator over night or for 6-8 hours for the yeast to age. Take it out, divide it into two small loaves, or divide it into 4 small pieces, and roll out into long ropes. Twist two of the ropes together into two Baguettes.<br />
Use cornmeal on the bottom of the pan. and place some on top also. {or place sesame seeds with an egg wash on top} if you choose.<br />
Let rise in a warm oven, with a towel over the dough, until double.<br />
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Now bake at <b>425 oven, for 14- 18 minutes</b>, with a steel bowl with about <b>1/2 to 2 cups of ice cubes </b>in the pan, set at the lowest rack in the oven right below the pan of dough. This creates a moist environment, and develops a chewy moist crust....<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-61777670977704841072013-07-17T17:16:00.000-07:002013-07-17T17:16:51.769-07:00Sour dough StarterSour Dough Starter...<br />
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This should take .<span style="color: blue;">4 days</span>..This is a new cooking experiment for me.<br />
<b>Day 1.</b>..1/2 c. of whole wheat flour , 1/2 c. of rye flour<br />
add 3/4 c. water. The consistency should be into a ball like texture, Cover with plastic wrap and let<br />
it sit on the counter<br />
<b>Day 2.</b>..Add 1 Cup of bread flour and 1/2 c. water Mix well. Cover with plastic wrap. Let it sit on the counter<br />
<b>Day 3.</b>.. Mix in a bowl 1c. bread flour and 1/2 c. water. Throw out half of existing dough, then add the remaining starter to new mix. Mix until blended.<br />
<b>Day 4</b>...Repeat day 3. The mixture should be doubled, rising, and bubbly.<br />
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Starter is ready for your recipe. Keep feeding culture every 3 days, by tossing out half of the dough, and adding new flour/water... and every time you use it.<br />
This will get better with age. Some bakeries in San Francisco claim to be using 100 year old starter...<br />
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More to come...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-37325179344009901872013-07-15T09:27:00.000-07:002013-07-15T22:07:10.932-07:00Strawberry Buttermilk PancakesStrawberry Buttermilk Pancakes<br />
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Growing up on the farm, the family had pancakes on the weekends. My mom would make them from scratch and sometimes even boil corn syrup and/or brown sugar with water to make pancake syrup.{That was when money was tight} Since then I have developed a version of the past. I use some whole wheat along with the white flour because I like the extra nutrition it provides. This is a basic recipe that can be modified by substituting any kind of fruit. Peaches, banana, or blueberries would all work well.<br />
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Basic Pancake<br />
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1 egg, beaten<br />
2 T. butter, melted<br />
1/4 c whole wheat flour<br />
3/4 c. white flour<br />
3/4 c. milk or buttermilk<br />
1 T. sugar or truvia sweetener {3 Pkg.} <b>www.truvia.com</b><br />
1/2 tsp. salt<br />
3 tsp. baking powder<br />
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Beat until smooth. Cut up 1/2 c of fresh strawberries into batter. Serve with a dollop of cream cheese, and Anderson's pure maple syrup .<b>www.andersonsmaplesyrup.com </b><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-67995336201744271042013-06-29T07:39:00.001-07:002013-06-29T07:39:05.401-07:00Bluifinn: Finn Fest 2013<a href="http://bluifinn.blogspot.com/2013/06/finn-fest-2013.html?spref=fb">Bluifinn: Finn Fest 2013</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-57425166998633442842013-06-28T10:18:00.000-07:002013-06-28T10:47:17.237-07:00Finn Fest 2013A much anticipated vacation this year was a journey by car to Hancock,MI to attend the annual Finnish 4 day festival. As we meandered by car through a town called Toivola and finally into the upper peninsula and into the copper country of northern Michigan. Stopping at a grocery store, I discovered Finnish food such as fresh warm pasties and rhubarb yogurt. We checked into our dorm room at <span style="color: blue;">Finlandia University</span> and dined in the <span style="color: blue;">Finlandia Cafe</span> downstairs and had Finnish cuisine as Pork Chops with stuffed green peppers.<br />
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The Festival takes place in many places and there is a shuttle bus that drops you off at any location. Many of the classes that I took were at <span style="color: blue;">Michigan Technological University</span> across the bridge in Houghton, Mi. On Thursday I attended a lecture with <span style="color: red;">Lauri Anderson</span> on Writing Memoirs. He is an author of eight books, His first book, <span style="color: orange;">Hunting Hemingway's Trout</span>, is the one that I bought in the Tori {marketplace}<br />
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The next destination was a lecture of Finnish Midsummer desserts from a Finnish chef, <span style="color: red;">Sirpa Welch</span>. <span style="color: red;">Sirpa</span> serves as an executive chef at the Finnish Consulate in Los Angeles since 1997. Her Rhubarb dessert was a huge hit. But she also added that black licorice ice cream is a food trend {Finland has there own brand, Panda black licorice, that is soft and favorable.<br />
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Visiting the Student Development Center was next and I saw museum displays on the Kalevala, Finland's national epic poem, crazy quilt demonstrations, rag rug loom weaving, and authentic Laplander mittens. Nordic knitter named <span style="color: red;">Laura Ricketts</span> <b>stashmuffinsloosethreads.com,</b> had lots to display and she used<b> t</b>raditional patterns Her mittens were done in colors of red, white, navy, with traditional Sami patterns. Upstairs was a small War museum on display with clothing, guns, knives, helmets, and military posters, books, and war related articles.<br />
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Next was a lecture named, What Everyone Should Know About the Kalevala by <span style="color: red;">Borje Vahamaki, </span>University Of Toronto. The Kalevala is a tradition that was sung orally from person to person, and is consisted of 50 Ruins {50 sections}. The national harp, the Kantala, originally had 5 strings because of the 5 notes of music used in the singing of the Kalevala. The Kalevala has many layers of texture. Myths, Magic, Shaman, Adventure,and Christian poetry. <br />
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Next Lecture, Titanic: The Unintended Arrival by <span style="color: red;">Gregory Isola</span> explained the history of the ship builder and that there were 8 second class Finnish passengers on board the Titanic, and 58 3rd class passengers.<br />
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There were many more lecture I went to all informative and professional. Because there is a large variety of lectures, music, dance, and film events, everyone's ethnic Finn experience will be different. I also attended an old time lumberjack harmonic music session and a Sami painter documentary ,<b>Solveig: The Life and Artwork of Solveig Arneng Johnson</b> . In the evening it was time to sample the areas beer craft while learning to do a scottish folk dance at the <span style="color: blue;">Finnish American Heritage Cente</span>r, which included Finnish theme museum art work <b>www.finlandia.edu/FAHC. </b>Shopping in the marketplace was fun and I found books, tshirts, and a reindeer crafted necklace.<b>www.crystalcollectreindeer.com</b><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-51078024292365238722013-06-27T09:48:00.000-07:002013-06-27T09:49:56.948-07:00Dakota BreadAs a baker of bread, I have been on a quest to make a healthy, crunchy, but not too dense loaf of bread.<br />
I came across this recipe years ago, tweaked it and came up with my version. This one has a lot of ingredients, but each one adds to the flavor profile of the bread. It makes one loaf, or I divide it into 3 small mini loaves.<br />
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Dakota Bread<br />
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1 package of active dry yeast<br />
1/2 cup warm water<br />
1/2 cup greek yogurt or cottage cheese<br />
1/4 c. honey<br />
2T. powdered milk<br />
1 egg<br />
2 T. oil<br />
1 tsp. salt<br />
21/4 c. bread flour, divided<br />
1/2 c. whole-wheat flour<br />
1/4 c. wheat germ, toasted<br />
1/4 c. rye flour<br />
1/4 c. long-cooking oats, uncooked<br />
2 T. cornmeal<br />
1 egg white, beaten<br />
2 T. sunflower kernels<br />
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Combine yeast and lukewarm water in a bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Then add 1/2 cup of bread flour, stir, and let this sit for 30 minutes. In a separate bowl, blend together yogurt or cottage cheese, honey, egg, oil and salt. Add this to the yeast mixture, blend, then add bread flour, whole wheat flour,wheat germ, rye flour, oatmeal, and powdered milk. This should yield a soft dough, if not add more or less flour or liquid. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl; cover and let rise for one hour or until double in bulk. Punch dough down. Shape into one round loaf and place in a pie pan coated with non-stick vegetable spray and sprinkle with cornmeal. Cover with greased plastic wrap and let dough rise again until double in bulk. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with sunflower kernels. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. makes 6 to 8 servings.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-17732933771167124312013-06-11T20:47:00.001-07:002013-06-12T10:19:19.828-07:00Martha Bag<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">The Martha Bag</span><br />
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As a small child, I would stand in fascination of the wooden Finnish loom in the basement of my childhood home. So many warp and weft strings, the tall wooden frame, and the colorful balls of recycled clothing cut into strips, stitched together forming a colorful mix of colors. The balls would revel a chuck of red or yellow child's dress, a threadbare blue apron, or a worn out pair of denim farm pants. Everything was re-purposed and up cycled into a new and useful articles. Finnish homes had wood floors, and a hand made quality loom rug would be the center piece of the area.<br />
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When I found this free pattern on <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">www.knitty.com</span> under the heading <b>bags</b> and titled <span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Unbiased</span>. I knew that I had to make it, but this time, using my ever growing stash of leftover yarn from other projects. I did add 3 inches to the length of the bag, and then added a bottom so the bag would sit upright. I used a size 8 needle using 2 strands of yarn, just tying one snippet of thread with a square knot.. I lined the bag in a black fabric to give it some stability. Then I place black webbing under the strap for strength. The colors are so bright that they reminded me of those Finnish cotton loom rugs and the design also reminded me of my favorite aunt Martha that was thrifty and a creative designer in fashion.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-3794294617771381522013-05-18T15:27:00.000-07:002013-05-18T15:32:56.277-07:00The best nail polishThe best nail polish<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibpy1YQlZYA2kmM7QhyphenhyphenTUALwe2pu_29BIjmmhatMHf25UkbBXQCwLvYLW2cJRNV8fHyksWzK1eVQvpnY4Co1MqKcXoExMOmVdXbAKw6nYpb9wfkZd8bgIgMBSCAP-1p4TTB8HzMF4Nnxh_/s1600/ghk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibpy1YQlZYA2kmM7QhyphenhyphenTUALwe2pu_29BIjmmhatMHf25UkbBXQCwLvYLW2cJRNV8fHyksWzK1eVQvpnY4Co1MqKcXoExMOmVdXbAKw6nYpb9wfkZd8bgIgMBSCAP-1p4TTB8HzMF4Nnxh_/s200/ghk.jpg" width="151" /></a>In the recent May 2013 Good Housekeeping magazine, there was a published article on The Best Nail Polish, page 62 and 63. Good Housekeeping Research Institute The Test put various nail polishes to the test and then had 2,000 women nationwide applied ,wore, and reported back to the institute. the top choice award went to <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">overall winner</span> <b>Essie Nail Color{</b>$8.00}. This standout pulled top points for shine and was easy to apply and looked shiny and bright. It came off easily with nail polish, and didn't stain the nails. The second runner up for <span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">longest-lasting</span> is <b>Maybelline New York Color Show </b> {$4.30}. Volunteers reported that this bargain pick stayed put for an impressive six and a half days on average. The third runner up for <span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">quickest drying</span> is <b>OPI nail lacquer</b> {$9}. This is the best drying time. Women loved the classic red shade Big Apple Red, one of the brand's best sellers. The fourth runner up and <span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">Most Chip- Proof</span> is <b>Covergirl Outlast</b> <b>Stay Brilliant Nail Gloss</b>. {$5.50}In-lab and at-home testers rated this newbie-the only winner with a built-in base and top coat-best chip-defier, and its staying power nearly matched Maybelline's.<br />
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A manicure takes time, be sure to file your nails, add cuticle cream, then apply a base coat of Orly Bonder Rubberized Basecoat,{$10}. Apply two thin layers of polish, then a clear top coat of polish.<br />
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To remove fingernail polish, I like Sally Hansen, Maximum strength Polish Remover. It is super fast, and doesn't tend to dry out nails.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-55078676325626541902013-05-15T07:59:00.000-07:002013-05-15T07:59:22.525-07:00McCalls Summer TopsMcCall's Summer Tops<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnkIK4N_2GtQ-LfwwAjBcnldYs8q1JI3MyW3O_gleACTVx0gNg7PobLTMMHeTwUdtBEM8iU6wRq2BaiOjLlLS5nPrkqqCqGuJb30aPBaHDHkuZjSp4z74rLHXVeq_VInoNMgV7At7YhH7/s1600/mccalls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnkIK4N_2GtQ-LfwwAjBcnldYs8q1JI3MyW3O_gleACTVx0gNg7PobLTMMHeTwUdtBEM8iU6wRq2BaiOjLlLS5nPrkqqCqGuJb30aPBaHDHkuZjSp4z74rLHXVeq_VInoNMgV7At7YhH7/s200/mccalls.jpg" width="156" /></a>I highly recommend McCall's 6566 sewing pattern. It is easy for a beginner with a loose fitting pullover with capped sleeves. I used View C, with a fluid hot pink burnout rayon. I did adjust the hem so it was a high, low back. It will be roomy, so I can layer another top underneath.<br />
The second top View D,the body of the garment is a crinkle soft knit in cream, with the front and back insets with a double layer of cream lace, then cream netting.I felt that the cream lace alone, was too open, and I think the netting gives it a softer dimension. This is also made larger, so I can place a cami or tank underneath for a pop of color.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-10635739682839547032013-05-08T20:02:00.002-07:002013-05-08T20:02:52.857-07:00<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/7517225/?claim=znsk54v3cwq">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-14119436648855461332013-05-08T14:30:00.000-07:002013-06-28T10:47:55.500-07:00Lumene Skin ProductsLumene Skin Care Products<br />
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I have been a fan of the Lumene Skin Care products originally from Finland for a long time. The Finnish people are great environmentalists, and tend to be purist,like things simple, and are thrifty. Anything a Finn builds or handcrafts, quality is of the highest importance. Masks made of Arctic Peat Moss, face creams with Buckthorn, and Arctic Cloudberry, . A number of years ago, they came out with a blueberry based mascara. I can't seem to find it in the market, perhaps, they discontinued it. These products can be purchased at Walgreens,Ulta, CVS and other discount stores, at an inexpensive price.<br />
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I apply the Vitamin C++ Illuminating Anti-age BB Cream with Arctic Cloudberry SPF20. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-91137370907838787752013-05-08T12:38:00.000-07:002013-05-08T12:38:19.078-07:00Weekender hat Weekender hat.. a brimmed Knit Hat<br />
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I have been loving this hat pattern. Its from the book called Knitted Accessories by Claire Crompton.<br />
The shaping in this dressed-down casual cap is achieved by knitting each section, and their are eight separate<br />
pieces that get sewn together at the end.Once the hat is sewn, then cast on for the brim. I used a acrylic wool blend. The third hat I'm working on and its a blend of cream and gray finger weight yarns...This pattern is suitable for just about all types of yarn. I think I want to make the fourth one in cotton yarn...<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-51794494876695054462013-04-13T09:45:00.001-07:002013-04-13T09:46:03.590-07:00Sweatshirt RedoneThere are generic brand sweatshirts at discount stores, like Walmart or Target, or there are designer brands with some trendy details...Just redo a sweatshirt to update it with lower necklines, updated high low crop version, and add some design details like below...<br />
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I first started with reversing the right side, and now the wrong fuzzy side is going to be the right side of the fabric. Then remove the bottom ribbing. Save it.Half of it will be used for the new neckline trim, and the rest will be the smaller version on the bottom. </div>
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Next, decide if you want a u neck, v neck or a off the shoulder slouchy version. The best way to decide is to go into our existing closet and decide which neckline is the most flattering. Use this neckline as the pattern. A simple way to draft the new cut opening is to place the sweatshirt on the hanger, place the "pattern favorite" shirt on top of the sweatshirt, and the hanger is underneath the two. Make sure the top shoulder seams are all touching, the openings are center, and front and back of the necklines are centered. Use pins to mark the sweatshirt every few inches. Then disassemble the entire thing, realign the sweatshirted pinned and make sure right and left sides,front and back are asymetrical. Then cut the new neckline hole. </div>
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For the bottom, now this is the raw edge , because you have cut away the bottom ribbing. Mark where you want the center front to hit. Use your belly button as a point, and decide. I cut mine 11/2 inches. then I layed the sweatshirt on a flat surface and lined up the center side seams{usually there is no actual center seam, just a trace of a fold line}. then use a slight angel cut to achieve the slight high low back effect. this will be more subtle than the dramatic high lows on skirts, but in theory its the same technique. Now on to the bottom ribbing. Cut the big circle on the fold, so you have two. One will go back on the bottom, refolded and twice as small as the origianal width. The other ribbing circle will be cut down in length to be placed back on our new neckline. The piece of ribbing should be 5/8th of the length of the fabric. Make a seam. Then fold right sides together and align correctly spaced on the new neckline. If its any smaller, the ribbing tends to pucker up. Place the ribbing like anyother ribbing that you have done, check the sewing guide paper foldout with any project.</div>
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Because I use the wrong side of the fabric as the new right side, I had a printed label right on the fabric. so I used a piece of fabric, cut as a triangle to cover up the label. See first picture. Now topstich, I used the zigzag stitch on my machine, the ribbing down on the new neckline and the new high low bottom edge on the fabric side. This is very important, to keep the ribbing laying flat. Wow!...Your done...</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-77481502391852777062013-04-11T08:59:00.000-07:002013-04-11T08:59:34.050-07:00Knitted e-reader bag<span style="color: blue;"><strong>My Knitted E-reader Bag</strong></span><br />
This project goes over a leather kindle touch case. <br />
In my stash of yarn, I have a lot of blues and greens. Of course, I like the color blue..<br />
I am trying to design a project that would use up some extra yarn. The project turned up beautiful. I used two strands of yarn,cast on 22 stitches and mixed in various colors of yarn, switching them out every 4th row...I used size 8 needles. {But please check your gauge, as results could vary }Then I used a knit/purl for the base, then used a seed stitch for the top flap.<br />
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The project has a nice feel for it, and I used a unique button from my stash..<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16797384694858020464noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874426854541517296.post-38884548041057887682013-03-30T10:18:00.000-07:002013-06-28T10:48:28.559-07:00Finnish Cardamom BreadFinnish Cardamom Bread<br />
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7 whole cardamom pods<br />
2 cups milk<br />
1 package active dry yeast<br />
2 eggs<br />
3/4 c. sugar<br />
1/2 cup butter, softened<br />
2 tsp. salt<br />
6 1/2 to 7 cups all purpose flour, divided<br />
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1 egg, beaten <br />
sliced almonds<br />
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Final second glaze when loaves are cooled:<br />
1 cup powdered sugar<br />
1/2 tsp. vanilla flavoring<br />
1/2 to 1 T. coffee to make a sugar drizzle<br />
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Crack open cadamom pods and heat in a small pan for several minutes. Grind or pound seeds and set aside. Heat milk to lukewarm. Add yeast and stir until dissolved. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add a small amount of flour about 1/2 cup, stir into yeast water and let that sit in a warm spot for 30 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until foamy. Add milk, cardamom and 11/2 c. flour. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth and elastic. Stir in softened butter, salt, and enough flour to make dough stiff enough to knead. Knead on floured surface until smooth and satiny, about 5 to 10 minute. Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover, let rise in a warm place until light and doubled in size. . On a floured surface divide dough into three parts. Divide each third into three parts. Form each part into a strip 16 inches long. Braid three together, sealing ends. Repeat for remaining 2 loaves. Place on greased cookie sheets. Cover loosely and let rise about 30 minutes until less than doubled in size. Brush loaves with beaten egg;sprinkle with almons and sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Makes 3 loaves. <br />
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Here is one loave, but I already divided it into 3 sections, some to freeze and some to give away. I do not recommend using store bought canister cardamom. Most of the flavor has faded. </div>
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