JOULUN KAHVIPÖYTÄ – CHRISTMAS "COFFEE"

Traditionally Christmas Eve and Day were spent with one's family but on the Boxing Day people visited friends and relatives and also gathered to dances. These treats are eaten through Christmas though.

Menu suggestion:

Glögi – Glogg (mulled wine/blackcurrant juice)

Tähtitortut – Starshaped plum pastries

Piparkakut – Gingerbread

Kinkkupasteijat – Ham pastries

Jauhelihapiirakka –  Mince Meat pie

Riisi-kanamunapasteija – Egg and rice pastries
Assorted Cheese and fruits with crackers (try gingerbread cookies with blue cheese and pears!)