It's the time of year when the laskiaispulla is everywhere. I used to make vegan ones with jam and almond filling for a cafe. I'll take the almond every time, but I feel like it's a poor design. Has to be disassembled to eat it or all the filling squishes out. #laskiaispulla #finland #dessert #kahvi
January 20, 2026 at 12:47 PM
It's the time of year when the laskiaispulla is everywhere. I used to make vegan ones with jam and almond filling for a cafe. I'll take the almond every time, but I feel like it's a poor design. Has to be disassembled to eat it or all the filling squishes out. #laskiaispulla #finland #dessert #kahvi
First cappuccino of the new year at Enchanté
No matter what I order, it’s always a true third-place experience. That’s extremely rare in cafés around Helsinki. #Helsinki #cappuccino
#Coffee #kahvi #ThirdPlace
No matter what I order, it’s always a true third-place experience. That’s extremely rare in cafés around Helsinki. #Helsinki #cappuccino
#Coffee #kahvi #ThirdPlace
January 4, 2026 at 2:59 PM
First cappuccino of the new year at Enchanté
No matter what I order, it’s always a true third-place experience. That’s extremely rare in cafés around Helsinki. #Helsinki #cappuccino
#Coffee #kahvi #ThirdPlace
No matter what I order, it’s always a true third-place experience. That’s extremely rare in cafés around Helsinki. #Helsinki #cappuccino
#Coffee #kahvi #ThirdPlace
Some gift giving wisdom as you finish up your Christmas shopping.
#gifts #christmas #shopping #finland #suomi #nutcracker
#gifts #christmas #shopping #finland #suomi #nutcracker
December 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Some gift giving wisdom as you finish up your Christmas shopping.
#gifts #christmas #shopping #finland #suomi #nutcracker
#gifts #christmas #shopping #finland #suomi #nutcracker
They finally made a book about living in Finland during dark, short days of winter. #dark #winter #finland #shortdays
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
They finally made a book about living in Finland during dark, short days of winter. #dark #winter #finland #shortdays
I normally go for a well-pulled, single-origin espresso (never for takeaway), but come on, €2.60 for a pumpkin spice latte? Props to Normal for an affordable seasonal drink with unusually well-textured milk as a bonus. #NormalCafe #Finland #Helsinki #PSLseason #OatMilk #CoffeeSnob
October 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
I normally go for a well-pulled, single-origin espresso (never for takeaway), but come on, €2.60 for a pumpkin spice latte? Props to Normal for an affordable seasonal drink with unusually well-textured milk as a bonus. #NormalCafe #Finland #Helsinki #PSLseason #OatMilk #CoffeeSnob
I was in the mood for some cookies, but I wasn't going to make any till I remembered the inspiring words of the Swedish Chef: "Flurbon cooken da chookdlad chup chup". Bork Bork Bork!
#Lego #cookies #Finland #SwedishChef
#Lego #cookies #Finland #SwedishChef
October 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I was in the mood for some cookies, but I wasn't going to make any till I remembered the inspiring words of the Swedish Chef: "Flurbon cooken da chookdlad chup chup". Bork Bork Bork!
#Lego #cookies #Finland #SwedishChef
#Lego #cookies #Finland #SwedishChef
Three random things I miss every now and then since moving from Washington State in the U.S. to Finland 13 years ago: Alpine lakes, longer summers, and looking for deals on clothing at Ross Dress for Less. #Finland #ExpatLife #RossDressForLess
October 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Three random things I miss every now and then since moving from Washington State in the U.S. to Finland 13 years ago: Alpine lakes, longer summers, and looking for deals on clothing at Ross Dress for Less. #Finland #ExpatLife #RossDressForLess
If there is one thing I miss living in Finland, It's Costco. I would support them if I could. I would shop there if I could. I would work there if I could. #Costco #respect #business
August 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
July 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Customers will pay more for an experience than for a product but if the price reflects an experience that doesn't exist, your business will most likely fail. #business #CEM #BrandStrategy #CustomerExperience #Helsinki #Finland medium.com/@jasonchrist...
Optimizing Customer Satisfaction: Strategic café Costing
I recently visited a fairly new café in Helsinki, seeing how I’m not one to turn down a new café experience. After chatting with the…
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July 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Customers will pay more for an experience than for a product but if the price reflects an experience that doesn't exist, your business will most likely fail. #business #CEM #BrandStrategy #CustomerExperience #Helsinki #Finland medium.com/@jasonchrist...
After working with a couple of cafés to use dice as part of a fun, memorable, and repeatable rewards experience, I’m now seeing others doing something similar. Coincidence? Maybe.
Either way, any move away from a robotic customer experience is a win in my book.
#CEM #cafe #ExperienceManagement
Either way, any move away from a robotic customer experience is a win in my book.
#CEM #cafe #ExperienceManagement
July 27, 2025 at 10:42 AM
After working with a couple of cafés to use dice as part of a fun, memorable, and repeatable rewards experience, I’m now seeing others doing something similar. Coincidence? Maybe.
Either way, any move away from a robotic customer experience is a win in my book.
#CEM #cafe #ExperienceManagement
Either way, any move away from a robotic customer experience is a win in my book.
#CEM #cafe #ExperienceManagement
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June 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
After voting in yesterday's local elections here in Finland, I'm reminded of the convenience of having voting day on a Sunday rather than a weekday. #Finland #elections #vote
April 14, 2025 at 12:28 PM
After voting in yesterday's local elections here in Finland, I'm reminded of the convenience of having voting day on a Sunday rather than a weekday. #Finland #elections #vote
My sauna bucket decided to start an account despite its lack of thumbs and smartphone. bsky.app/profile/thes...
April 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
My sauna bucket decided to start an account despite its lack of thumbs and smartphone. bsky.app/profile/thes...
Here in Finland, the neighbors in my building would rather climb multiple flights of stairs carrying multiple bags of heavy groceries than risk an encounter in the elevator. That's one way to stay fit! #Finland
March 12, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Here in Finland, the neighbors in my building would rather climb multiple flights of stairs carrying multiple bags of heavy groceries than risk an encounter in the elevator. That's one way to stay fit! #Finland
I grew up in #Washington State, but now I live in #Finland. It’s amazing how life changes, yet the essence of who we were stays with us.
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Where I’ve been Is Who I am
I grew up in a small farming community. My house, surrounded by apple orchards. As a teenager, I frequently rode my bike ten miles to the…
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March 5, 2025 at 10:40 AM
I grew up in #Washington State, but now I live in #Finland. It’s amazing how life changes, yet the essence of who we were stays with us.
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March 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
I've always been a summer person. Even though I really don’t like winter, I can still recognize and appreciate the beauty in it. #photography #finland
February 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
I've always been a summer person. Even though I really don’t like winter, I can still recognize and appreciate the beauty in it. #photography #finland
Sometimes, I crave a good chocolate chip cookie. Always, I have to make it myself. Sorry, northern Europe, but you have other strengths. 🇺🇸 🇫🇮
February 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Sometimes, I crave a good chocolate chip cookie. Always, I have to make it myself. Sorry, northern Europe, but you have other strengths. 🇺🇸 🇫🇮