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Easy Vegan Food: Lentil, avocado and mint salad

March 25, 2015 by Helena Halme Leave a Comment

When my daughter said she was going to be Vegan for the whole of January, I was a little shocked, but then thought it would be fun to try it out. After the meat excesses of Christmas, it'd do me and the Englishman good too to cut down on animal fats.Trying to be healthy in January is a bit of a … [Read more...]

Thai style pork meatballs with noodles in a fragrant broth

August 25, 2014 by Helena Halme Leave a Comment

For some reason I've been craving Thai flavoured pork meatballs for some time, and I love noodles, so combining red curry paste and herbs, I made up this recipe. It was so good and popular with Daughter and The Englishman, I thought I'd share it with you.The meatballs … [Read more...]

A New Finnish Cookbook, Kuura, plus an Exclusive Recipe

July 30, 2014 by Helena Halme Leave a Comment

Sini signing her cookbooks at the Kuura launch at the Finnish Ambassador's ResidenceThe flavours of Nordic cuisine have become ever more popular in recent years as Scandinavian design, lifestyle and drama have penetrated the public consciousness in the United Kingdom. In spite of its apparent ease … [Read more...]

Home-made Elderflower Cordial

July 4, 2013 by Helena Halme 5 Comments

When we lived in the country, one of my early summer routines was to make a batch of elderflower cordial. We had elders growing everywhere on the paddock, so on a sunny June (or late May) day, I'd take a large canvas bag with me and go and harvest the young flower heads. Since we've moved to … [Read more...]

Fäviken launch at The Swedish Ambassador’s Residence in London

October 10, 2012 by Helena Halme 3 Comments

I've written before about this extraordinary restaurant in Northern Sweden, Fäviken Magasinet, where chef Magnus Nilsson creates flavour explosions from locally sourced food and fauna. And I mean locally sourced. This is from their website:'We respect our raw ingredients for what they are, what they … [Read more...]

New Year’s Day Supper: Lobster and Prawn Chowder

January 1, 2012 by Helena Halme 2 Comments

Photo from Sky News Online So it's 2012! Hope you are all having a great first day of the year.Well, our lobster last night was phenomenal. So good that we decided to use the shells to make a base for lobster and prawn chowder. It was so delicious that I decided to share the recipe:Begin by … [Read more...]

New Year’s Eve Morning at Billingsgate Fish Market in London

December 31, 2011 by Helena Halme 1 Comment

Billingsgate Fish MarketWe rarely go out on New Year's Eve. When the children were young we did what many parents of small children do - miss 12 o'clock altogether by nodding off in front the sofa, desperately trying to stay awake. Occasionally, especially when the children got older, we'd be … [Read more...]

Finnish Christmas Food – Part Two

December 23, 2010 by Helena Halme 3 Comments

I had a productive day yesterday. As well as the Lax below, I managed to make meatballs, according to my Grandmother's old recipe, combining minced beef, white fresh breadcrumbs, double cream, an egg, finely chopped onions (sweated in butter) and generous amounts of salt and black pepper. These are … [Read more...]

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To Melt A Frozen Heart is Book 1 in a new series, titled, The Anderssons.  In the first novel in the series, we meet  Kat Andersson, a passionate environmentalist TV producer. Heartbroken after a devastating betrayal by those whom she most trusted in her life, she travels to Lapland, where she meets – and immediately hates – Mikael Hult, a ski instructor from a wealthy Finnish mining family.
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When trust is betrayed by those closest to you, can love still find its way?

Kat, a TV producer nursing a shattered heart from a celebrity chef's betrayal, seeks refuge in Lapland. There, she crosses paths with Mikael, a Finnish ski instructor from a wealthy mining dynasty.

Their worlds collide like ice and fire, yet an irresistible attraction blooms. Kat, an ardent vegan and environmental advocate, has sworn off holiday romances. Mikael embodies everything she detests about privilege: fast cars, inherited wealth, and disregard for the environment.

But destiny has other plans. When disaster strikes in Lapland's pristine wilderness, Kat and Mikael find themselves drawn together. In their struggle for survival, they uncover shared values and a connection they never expected.

Will Kat's heart thaw, granting her a second chance at love, or will it remain frozen forever? 

To Melt A Frozen Heart whisks you from London's bustling streets to Lapland's enchanting landscapes, where the Northern Lights and twinkling stars illuminate Kat and Mikael’s path.
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