Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Easter candy across cultures

Meredith sent Peeps!

Kimmo and his mom tried them, but they weren't too impressed.

And why would they be tempted when they have the traditional Finnish dessert, mämmi?

It's made from water and rye. You scoop some into a bowl and then add cream and sugar until it tastes good. I don't know anyone who likes it, but people still buy it every year. Just like Peeps, I guess! Thank you Meredith for the special cross-Atlantic Easter treat!

Yyhteri Beach

Over Easter weekend we got to spend the night at Yyhteri Beach, where Kimmo's friend has a cabin.

The sea is still frozen!

The Melt

it's been mostly above freezing (even at night!) so some of the snow is melting. some of the sidewalks with poor drainage are quite wet, like this one behind the apartment.