Seasonal in Spring – Fresh Wild Garlic Pesto
When wild garlic is growing it is one of the first signs of Spring! I had not heard of wild garlic before I moved to Sweden. Now I know that it is an incredible plant that tastes like a mix of chives and garlic with a peppery aftertaste. If you ever get your…
Erik’s Hearty Bolognese
Pasta Bolognese is primarily something Erik makes during autumn when the root vegetables are in season and the temperatures start to drop. Then it is nice to have a warm and hearty meal that coincidentally shares the colours of autumn. But even now when the weather seems unable to decide which season we…
The Most Fresh Easter Dessert – Lemon Posset
We made this delicious and fresh dessert for Easter. You can definitely impress your guests by making the Lemon Posset. The dessert originates from the UK and goes back a few hundred years ago. Recently it has been trending on Instagram where we spotted it as well. The lemon Posset tastes like the filling…
The Best Finnish Apple Pie
Apple pie is one of our all-time favorites and a must, especially in autumn. We have been on the hunt for the best apple pie recipes and this recipe from my 7th grade cookbook is so far one of the best ones in terms of taste and low effort. We have noticed that…
Easy Thin and Crispy Coconut Cookies
These coconut cookies are packed with flavor and they are very easy to make! They are the perfect addition to your afternoon fika with coffee or tea. They are sweet, chewy, and crispy at the same time, simply delicious. You most likely have most of these ingredients at home! The idea for making…
Simple Base Recipe for a Homemade Granola
For us, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We love peaceful mornings when we have time to eat and drink our morning coffee without hurry. Most mornings, however, we tend to get up too late and eat just a piece of bread or something quick. We wanted some variety for…
About Finnish and Swedish Food Culture
For you who does not know what Finnish and Swedish food is like, let us give you a short introduction. Monika: “Finnish cuisine is based on fresh ingredients that come from our lakes and forests. Our traditional dishes are usually quite simple. This stems from the harsh and cold climate so people had…
Welcome to The Cozy Food Blog!
A warm welcome to The Cozy Food Blog! Let us introduce ourselves and what this blog is about. We are Monika and Erik, a couple from Finland and Sweden who share a passion for cooking and baking as well as sharing cultural experiences with friends and family through food and baked goods. The…
