Annele.Sovijärvi
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Annele.Sovijärvi
@asovij.bsky.social
I love visual arts,literature, poetry,travelling,music,ballet,
pinball playing,learning languages. I cook and bake in a bohemian way: no fuss,more joy!
As the weather gets colder, feeders become more popular. The small birds that stay there all winter are delighted to get a free meal.
For hubby’s gluten-free breakfast: cucumber, kiwi, persimmon, radishes, cheeses, melons, grapes, blood grapefruit. 🍜
November 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
-4˚C today. The bright sunshine surprised me positively today. It felt nice after the gray and gloomy days.
For breakfast: sourdough rye bread with cucumber, horseradish spread, cold smoked reindeer and blue cheese, grapes, kiwi and baked cottage cheese, red grapefruit, coffee. 🍜
November 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM
When a day feels challenging, I have secret weapons in store. A tasty quark pie from a local bakery and Finnish Karl Fazer chocolate always save my day. 🥰🦊
For hubby’s gluten-free breakfast: cucumber, persimmon, melons, apple, an omelette, grapes, tomatoes, bell pepper. 🍜
November 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM
-3˚C today. The fading sun light make colours look dark and unreal.
It’s a crisp and dry winter day.
For breakfast: sourdough rye bread with an omelette with Jamón Serrano, avocado, bell pepper and Oltermanni cheese, figs, blueberries and baked cottage cheese, persimmon, coffee.🍜
November 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
+4˚C today. All the snow has melted, but the weather forecast shows ❄️❄️ ❄️ on the maps later tonight! There’s not much daylight available, feels like kaamos!
For hubby’s gluten-free breakfast: cucumber, persimmon, cherry tomatoes, avocado, melons, egg, mandarin, radishes.
November 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The Christmas madness has even reached local supermarket! Frozen hams, decorations, boxes of chocolates and cards! So I bought nice sausages, turned a blind eye to everything else!
For dinner: Strictly Come Dancing semi-final on tv and warming, simple sausage and vegetable soup! 🍜
November 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Eduard Hallberg was on the podium today, so the season and the Levi World Cup started well! Did you know that the winner Braathen will receive a reindeer as a prize?
For hubby’s gluten-free breakfast: cucumber, persimmon, melons, grapes, radishes, mandarin, apple. 🍜
November 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Hubby and I went for an evening walk, the air was crisp and cool. We wanted to eat a pan pizza, but our local pub was packed, there was a band playing, so we skipped the idea.
For dinner: pan fried pork loin in creamy pepper gravy, mash and a side salad. 🍜
November 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The snow made the landscapes look much brighter. For the first time, the daytime temperature is below the freezing point. ☃️
For hubby’s gluten-free breakfast: cucumber, apple, melons, radishes, mandarin, egg, grapes, bell pepper, avocado. 🍜
November 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM
-2˚C today! My favourite season has finally begun! I brought the cyclamens inside, hopefully they’ll survive until spring! ☃️
For breakfast: sourdough rye bread with horseradish spread, Jamón Serrano, avocado and cucumber, egg, Kalle’s roe paste and passion fruit, grapes, coffee. 🍜
November 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I looked outside and… it was snowing! ☃️ So we can safely say that lawn mowing season is over and it's time to take the snow shovels out of the shed.
For dinner: pan fried breaded chicken steaks with herb butter, mash, steamed green beans, sautéed mushrooms and a side salad. 🍜
November 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
It's the weekend again. Hopefully this sunny weather continues, it would be nice to go for walks without having to fight the wind and rain with an umbrella!
For hubby’s gluten-free breakfast: cucumber, mandarin, bell peppers, apple, grapes, avocado, blue cheese, melons, zucchini. 🍜
November 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
+1˚C today. The sun appeared at last! The lawn was silver white and frozen when I went to fill the bird feeders. ❄️
For breakfast: sourdough rye bread with cucumber, horseradish spread, smoked pork loin, avocado and blue cheese, figs, avocado and passion fruit, egg, coffee. 🍜
November 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I had some leftover grilled chicken drumsticks in the freezer. I used them in a soup with vegetables and vermicelli.While the soup was simmering, I made my first Christmas tarts. I know, I know, it's too early, but I just couldn't resist the temptation! They go great with coffee! 🍜
November 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I went grocery shopping with my son and had lunch at the local Nepalese restaurant Susav, which is a cozy place that serves fresh and varied dishes. I also love their fluffy and delicious naan bread.
For dessert: we had coffee and lovely, moist Tosca cake at Papulaari cafe. 🍜
November 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
+7˚C today. The relentless storm throw buckets of rain against my window last night and made the lawn feel like a swamp in the morning!
For hubby’s gluten-free breakfast : cucumber, mandarin, apple, radishes, grapes, bell peppers, persimmon, melons, cheeses.🍜
November 13, 2025 at 11:03 AM
It's another grey and dreary day, let's hope for brightening snow next week! The only colours we see here now are on a plate!
For hubby’s gluten-free breakfast: cucumber, persimmon, avocado, an omelette, mandarin, radishes, grapes, melons, apple. 🍜
November 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
+7˚C today. Lime and cold smoked salmon or rainbow trout make a wonderful flavour combination. 🐟🍋‍🟩
For breakfast: sourdough rye bread with cucumber, blue cheese, figs and cold smoked rainbow trout dipped into lime juice and baked cottage cheese, grapes, coffee. 🍜
November 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Fish dishes are a welcome and easy choice when you don’t know what to prepare for dinner. I always have some rainbow trout in the freezer. 🐟🐟🐟
For dinner: pan fried rainbow trout medaillons with yogurt/dill/lime sauce, served with mash, sautéed mushrooms and a side salad. 🍜
November 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I was woken up by an excavator pounding the asphalt in the lane in front of our house. Winter is approaching, so they need to get their cable repairs done.
For hubby’s gluten-free breakfast: cucumber, radishes, melons. Bell pepper, cheeses, apple, kiwi, avocado, grapes, mandarin.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
+6ºC today. It's much warmer than yesterday, but the freezing humidity makes the weather feel unpleasant and cold.
For breakfast: sourdough rye bread with cucumber, cream cheese, kiwi and pepper spread, cucumber, smoked beef and grapes, persimmon, baked cottage cheese, coffee. 🍜
November 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Hubby was feeling better (he tripped a little and hurt his back, nothing serious, but it took a few days to heal), so we went for an evening walk. The air felt cold but dry.
I always have rainbow trout in the freezer, so I thawed some and made a warming soup when we got home.🍜
November 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM
This week looks a bit cold, I need to plant the rest of the callunas in pots outside. I'm like Moomins ready for hibernation! 💤
For hubby’s gluten-free breakfast: cucumber, persimmon, bell peppers, mandarin, radishes, apple, an omelette, avocado, melons, cheeses. 🍜
November 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
+1˚C today! I filled the bird feeders. It's been a frosty night and the temperature was just above the freezing point.
For breakfast: sourdough rye bread with horseradish spread, smoked pork loin, grapes and cold smoked rainbow trout and persimmon, baked cottage cheese, coffee. 🍜
November 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Quick and easy dinners are always welcome when you don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen. It's Strictly Come Dancing- night and I want to curl up in my armchair and relax. 💃 🕺
For dinner: grilled chicken drumsticks with mash, steamed broccoli and fresh salad. 🍜
November 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM