Mother’s Day falls on May 13th this year.  It is a day to celebrate all that your mother, or mother figure, has done for you, and, if nothing else, honor her for bringing you into the world.  Mothers come in all shapes and sizes, but we all believe our mothers are special and unique.  All… Read more »

Things that appear normal to you, things that you grew up with, are sometimes strange to others.  My grandparents were Finnish so having pickled herring and rollmops (pickled herring, but with the skin on) around was just normal.  They were a nice quick snack.  Everyone who would visit Grandma’s always helped themselves (through her encouragement)… Read more »