This weekend, our members tried their hand at making Karjalan Piirakka: a specialty Finnish dish from the Karelian region. Was a great turn out of people, and the pies were delicious!
The day after a wonderful Midsummer celebration, many CFCA members once again came together over food! This time, it was to learn to bake delicious rye bread from scratch. Members worked long and hard in the hot kitchen of the Scan Centre, producing beautiful loaves of delicious bread. Additional baking workshops are planned throughout the year; so watch the “Upcoming Events” posts!
On Saturday, June 20th, 2015, the CFCA once again hosted another successful Midsummer Celebration. We booked a spot at Edworthy Park, where members young and old came together with their blankets, chairs, bbq sausages, berries, and pancakes to celebrate the summer solstice.
Despite a bit of rain late in the afternoon, the day was wonderful and even brightened by rainbows! When the clouds cleared, many of us partook in a game of Mölkky on the lawn. The competition was intense, but fun nonetheless.
On March 4, 2015, members of the CFCA met at The Block restaurant in Calgary (http://eatdrinkblock.com/) for a “Get Yourself There” event. The owners/operators of The Block are brothers Kai and Timo Salimäki, who have been very generous in their support of the CFCA. Our members had a wonderful time, enjoying many of the delicious menu offerings, including salmon gravlax, as well as indulging in some great beverages. We look forward to our next visit!
Calgary Finlandia Cultural Association 