Yesterday we went to do some shopping and have lunch in Helsinki. This messy One Word Sunday snow was the attraction to these tourists. The sidewalks are kept warm so mostly they are snow free, but this pile of snow as there to entertain these kids. The parents were not too happy about it.
This was also suitable for Cellpic Sunday is hosted by John at Travels with Johnbo as I took it with my Iphone
The festive spirit of Christmas,our decorated tree with lights and colorful ornaments. Key decorations include a blue ornament with silver snowflakes, a red holly-adorned ornament, a wooden skate, and a rocking horse, and a snowman all creating a holiday atmosphere.
One Word Sunday 21 December: Festive
So far so good, and today we have a surprisingly beautiful morning; the sky is blue, a lovely hue with few clouds, now three days in a row, However, despite the vibrant appearance of the day, unfortunately, the air is cold due to the wind factor, which feels like -2C / 28F, making it a bit too nippy for my taste. As I step outside, the crispness bites at my skin, urging me to bundle up more tightly in layers of clothing, savoring the clear skies while grappling with the chill that nips at my fingers and cheeks.
Today my post is going to include, obviously, How to Survive the November theme Round, which is crucial as we navigate the often dreary days of this month. In addition to that, I will be sharing to Becky’s NovemberShadows, where we can explore the interplay between light and darkness through photography. Furthermore, I will touch upon John’s Cellpic Sunday, an opportunity to showcase our mobile photography, which is one my challenges weekly. To conclude, I will delve into Debbie’s OneWordSunday, focusing on the theme Monochrome, where we can capture the beauty and depth that black and white images bring to our stories.
Now that is multitasking 😀 I have more than one posted food shot from Johns Cellpic, as we often dine out on Saturday. I am not going to change that delightful routine. The plates are round, elegantly showcasing the delicious dishes, the interior has shadows that play beautifully. With the variety of colors and textures, I can always convert shots to Monochrome, which adds a timeless quality to the images, enhancing the details and making the food pop even more against the understated background.
November begins, and we’ll keep this year rolling forward. The theme is ’round’, and you can interpret it any way you like. It can be a photograph, a painting, a drawing, a new or old picture, anything. Hopefully, it has ‘that certain something’.
Inlinkz- link for your entry is at the right column.
This haunting scene featuring a shattered window in an abandoned room, offers a striking view of a desolate landscape. The dramatic interplay of light and shadow, as well as the presence of a broken chair and scattered debris. This imagery is shared in response to Debbie’s One Word Sunday theme, focusing on the concept of “shadow” also sharing with Becky’s NovemberShadows.
this art cacti is for One-Word Sunday: red
and Simply Red #6
I seem to capture rain from the car or the safety of indoors mostly, but I should wonder out more often in the rain, preferably during the night and into the city to capture the unique mood and vibrant lights reflecting on the pavement. There’s something enchanting about the city at night when it’s wet, as the streets glisten and shimmer, creating a magical atmosphere.
Debbie’s One Word Sunday: Rain
Autumn is here, a time when it often rain, which might just be my new learning topic: capturing rain. I could explore different locations, experimenting with angles and compositions, and perhaps even play with long exposure shots to capture the movement of raindrops dancing on surfaces. This could turn into a creative project, forcing me to engage with the elements and see the beauty in the mundane, although I often doubt whether I will follow through. Probably not, but maybe it should be.
Debbies One Word Sunday: Waiting
Framed view from a Cafe in Mankala, Iitti. The Brita cake alone made the drive there worth it. So delicious. The picturesque surroundings, the warm, inviting atmosphere of the cafe enhanced the visit, making it a delightful escape.
For Debbie’s One Word Sunday.
For John’s Cellpic Sunday. I took these with a mobile phone
Recipe ingredients
12 servings
The bottom of Brita cake
125 g margarine or butter (80% fat)
1 DL sugar
3 yolk
1 ½ dl wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 DL low-fat milk
On top of Britankaku
3 of egg protein
1 ½ dl sugar
Brita cake filling
3 dl whipped cream
2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp vanilla sugar
200 g raspberries
To decorate Britankaku
3 dl raspberries and blueberries
½ dl lemon balm or mint leaves
Brita cake – instructions:
Beat the fat and sugar. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time.
Combine wheat flour and baking powder. Mix them into the dough alternately with the milk.
Grease the baking paper. Spread the dough over it in a sheet the size of a baking pan.
Wash and dry the beaters. Whip the egg whites until stiff and gradually beat in the sugar. When the mixture is stiff and shiny, spread it over the base dough. (If you want, add almond flakes on top.)
Bake the brita cake in the oven at 175 degrees for 20-30 minutes until the meringue is beautifully light brown. Let it cool.
Whip the cream until foamy and season with sugar and vanilla sugar.
Halve the cooled cake plate. Place the other half on a serving platter. Spread the whipped cream and raspberries on top. Place the second cake plate on top.
Decorate the brita cake with raspberries and blueberries and lemon balm or mint leaves.
Tips!
Britakaku combines a thick cake base and a light meringue. The crunchy base tastes suitably almondy and toasted. Part of the cake’s charm is its carefree appearance. Spread the meringue dough with a clean spatula. If fatty cake batter is mixed with the meringue batter, the foam may settle.
A traditional brita is usually made on a baking sheet, cut into two parts and filled with whipped cream and fresh raspberries, strawberries or other summer berries. If you use frozen raspberries, choose Finnish ones and use them plump. Thawed frozen raspberries color the filling and crumble.
Vary the brita cake filling according to your taste. As an addition to the whipped cream, you can use cream cheese or curd, you can replace the raspberries with other berries or fruits. You can put, for example, cherries, lingonberries, strawberries or rhubarb between Britakaku. Also try the wonderful apple brita, chocolate brita and charming Christmas brita!
You can bake the bottom of Britakaku the day before, but you should only fill the cake right before serving. This keeps the meringue crispy.
Star(s) for One word Sunday
Two stunt bikers from the death row group Diorios at one point there was five of them in the cage.
Signs pointing in different directions for destinations, conveying a self-explanatory message for the word Direction.
One Word Sunday Direction‘s for destinations.
On the road again. Lines and lanes leading us towards a beautiful sunset on the warm and wet Saturday here in Southern Finland.
For OneWordSunday and Cellpic Sunday
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 