Tag: expat life
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Citron Vert Gelée
I wanted nuclear green, wobbly, trashy lime jello. Finland doesn’t sell it. So I built it from French lime syrup and powdered gelatin — and got a champagne-chartreuse gelée so accidentally sophisticated I could have served it at a dinner party. I ate the whole bowl standing at the counter. The French syrup said non.
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I Miss Trash
The author reflects on their longing for nostalgic American comfort food while living in Finland. Despite recognizing the superior quality of Finnish ingredients, they find that the unique flavors and textures of childhood treats can’t be replicated.