Slow Food Helsinki

09/05/2026

Join us for a calming and immersive guided herb tasting experience, where we’ll explore the unique qualities of medicinal and aromatic plants through story, tradition, and flavor. During the session, each herb will be introduced one at a time, with insights into its key properties, traditional uses, health benefits, and the cultural or historical stories connected to it. After each introduction, we’ll taste the herb together as a freshly prepared tea, allowing space to fully experience its aroma, flavor, and effects.

The session is designed to be slow-paced, sensory, and interactive — an opportunity to deepen your connection with plants while enjoying a mindful tea ritual in community.

Over approximately 1.5 hours, we will explore around 7–10 carefully selected herbs. No prior knowledge is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to taste, learn, and connect.

The workshop is hosted by Anna Nyman. Anna is a biologist and a certified wild food guide. She also studies herbalism and finished her studies in August 2022.

Date & Time : Tuesday 19.5 @ 17:00 -18:30
Place: Zestii Kitchens Kallio
Meeting point: Kaarlenkatu 15, 00530 Helsinki

Slow food members price - 10 euros
Non-members - 15 euros

Book your spot by going to the Linktree link on bio ⬆️⬆️⬆️

Not a Slow Food Member? Have you heard of our global movement? We are organising meetings and food related events where you can talk, eat, and meet other food enthusiasts like you! Join our revolution. A one-year Slow Food Helsinki membership starts at €25 for students and includes special discounts, exclusive access to some events, and the joy of participating in advocating for more sustainable food systems!
See link for details: https://slowfoodhelsinki.org/join-us/

17/04/2026

Congratulations for the new protected Finnish specialty: Savolainen Talkkuna! 🇫🇮

https://www.facebook.com/share/1B2hJwoARq/

🇪🇺🇫🇮 New Protected Geographical Indication registered from Finland:

Savolainen talkkuna / Savolainen talakkuna

is a roasted cereal powder made from barley or a blend of barley and oats, produced in the regions of North and South Savo.
A versatile ingredient, it can be mixed into yogurt, sprinkled over breakfast bowls, or even used in baking for a rich, toasty flavour.

👉https://link.europa.eu/KXGQxg

Euroopan komissio Suomessa - Europeiska kommissionen i Finland

19/02/2026

🥗 Slow Food Sunday: Community Potluck! 🥖
Looking to warm up your February with good food and even better company? Join Slow Food Helsinki for a free social potluck lunch at the OmaMaa community space!

Whether you're a seasoned chef or just love a good meal, this is a space to share flavors, stories, and the joy of local food. Let’s celebrate the "slow" life together. 🐌✨

🗓 The Details:
When: Sunday, 22.2.2026

Where: Zestii Kitchens / OmaMaa community space

Address: Kaarlenkatu 15, 00530 Helsinki

Cost: Free! Just bring a dish to share.

🕒 Schedule:
16:00 – Doors open! We’ll start with intros and a few words from the Slow Food board.

16:30 – Food prep (the final touches!).

17:00 – Let’s eat and mingle! 🍽️🥂

💡 How to Join:
Sign up form is available on our Linktree link on our instagram Bio ⬆️⬆️⬆️
Bring a dish that means something to you—bonus points for local, seasonal, or sustainable ingredients! Please bring a small note listing your ingredients so everyone can enjoy safely.

Come hungry, leave inspired. See you there! 🥣🧡

10/02/2026

Are you curious to learn more about why (agri)cultural biodiversity is essential for resilient and just food systems? 🍊🌽

Join Slow Food Helsinki’s reading circle on Dan Saladino’s Eating to Extinction!

Eating to Extinction is a key read for everyone interested in the Slow Food principles. The book consists of 10 sections ranging from wild foods, cereals and vegetables all the way to fermented foods and drinks like cheese, coffee and alcohol.

As the book is not widely available in Finland, we recommend buying a copy as soon as possible. There are also two physical copies available in the public libraries.

The reading circle will organized at the Oma Maa/Zestii space (Kaarlenkatu 15) in Kallio.

☕️ Meet-ups:
Wed 4.3. at 6-7:30 PM
Wed 11.3. at 6-7:30 PM
Wed 18.3. at 6-7:30 PM
Wed 25.3. at 6-7:30 PM

As the reading circle has a limited number of spots, please fill the sign-up form in the bio or send us a direct message with your name and email address by the 25th of February.

If you have any questions regarding the reading circle, please email [email protected] 📩

26/12/2025

We are so happy to see the Slow Food Farm network is growing in Finland too!
We are looking for more farms who can join the movement.
Don't hesitate to contact us for more info about how to join it!

03/10/2025

Tomorrow and Sunday, our friends at Slow Food Västnyland will organize the annual Slow Food Festival in Billnäs (a new location).
Lots of local producers, sellers and food artisans in an idyllic environment! 🍅🥕🥖🍖
Check the full list and all the info in their page.
Do you plan to visit it as well? 😊

Välkommen till Slow Food Festival i Billnäsin ruukki - Billnäs bruk nu på veckoslutet, 4–5.10! Möt matproducenter, handla närmat, mathantverk och höstens skörd, träffa bekanta och njut av lunch och fika i den stämningsfulla bruksmiljön. Vi ses! Festivalen håller öppet på lördag och söndag, klockan 10–16.

Tervetuloa Slow Food Festivaalin Billnäsin ruukki - Billnäs bruk tänä viikonloppuna, 4.–5.10! Tapaa ruokatuottajia, osta lähiruokaa, artesaaniruokaa ja syksyn satoa, tapaa tuttuja sekä nauti lounaasta ja kahvihetkestä tunnelmallisessa ruukkiympäristössä. Nähdään siellä! Festivaali on avoinna lauantaina ja sunnuntaina kello 10–16.

🐌 Utställare / Näytteilleasettajat 🐌

Backers, Billnäs Chocolate Factory, Bovikin luomutila, Eddies Fish & Chips, Eteläkärjen kuluttajat ry - Sydspetsens konsumenter rf,
Finlands svenska Marthaförbund, Firma J. Eriksson, F-Roastery,
F+A Springrolls, Heli’s Highland, Helsieni, Hinders Gård, Hoangdai, Huhtasrinteen Hunajatila, Kardemumma bakes, Keskylän tila, Kiploks, Linnan Marenki, Magnus Lignell, Mersmak,
Mörby gård, Lill-Breds Bärgård & Café, Raaseporin Hunaja, Raseborgs Fermenteri - Raaseporin Hapattamo, Rastachef, Restaurant Green Mama’s, RikiYaki, Rilax Gård, Spiraalisipsi, Starrböle skogskööki, Södergårds, Söderlångvik gård / kartano / Manor, Queen Kombucha, Vyrdegård, Walee Thaifood, West Gård

21/09/2025

Join us for the last wild mushroom foraging tour of this year at Pitkäkosken ulkoilumaja. This late-autumn foraging workshop will invite you Finnish mushroom foraging culture. In this workshop we will de-mystify mushroom foraging and reveal the bounty of the autumn forest. No previous knowledge is required!

Biologist Anna Nyman of “Foraging in Finland” will be our guide (more info about Anna at “Foraging in Finland”). You will be introduced to the most common wild mushrooms in Finland. The workshop will be held primarily in English, but you will also of course also learn the mushroom names in Finnish!

The workshop includes:

• A beginner’s foraging walk to identify wild edible mushrooms
• Introducing the local ecology and nature around Helsinki
• Learning the terrain where mushrooms grow
• Leaning to identify and safely use the most common Finnish wild mushrooms
• Learning about preserving mushrooms, including drying and freezing
• Understanding the “everyman’s rights” and the importance of sustainable foraging
• E-book about Finnish wild mushrooms in Finland (in English; available in Finnish)

Time & Date: 10:00 on Sunday, 4th October
Workshop fee: €20 for Slow Food members, €40 for non-members

NOTE: As we will be foraging away from the main paths, the workshop is not suitable for prams or strollers or for young children.

The availability of mushrooms depends on the weather conditions of autumn and varies in different terrains.

Not a Slow Food Member? Have you heard of our global movement? We are organising meetings and food related events where you can talk, eat, and meet other food enthusiasts like you! Join our revolution. A one-year Slow Food Helsinki membership starts at €25 for students and includes special discounts, exclusive access to some events, and the joy of participating in advocating for more sustainable food systems! See link for details: https://slowfoodhelsinki.org/join-us/ This link is available by clicking the Linktree link on bio ⬆️⬆️⬆️

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12/09/2025

Join us for a wild mushroom foraging tour at Espoo Central Park. This mid-autumn foraging workshop will invite you Finnish mushroom foraging culture. In this workshop we will de-mystify mushroom foraging and reveal the bounty of the autumn forest. No previous knowledge is required!

Biologist Anna Nyman of “Foraging in Finland” will be our guide (more info about Anna at “Foraging in Finland”). You will be introduced to the most common wild mushrooms in Finland. The workshop will be held primarily in English, but you will also of course also learn the mushroom names in Finnish!

The workshop includes:

• A beginner’s foraging walk to identify wild edible mushrooms
• Introducing the local ecology and nature around Helsinki
• Learning the terrain where mushrooms grow
• Leaning to identify and safely use the most common Finnish wild mushrooms
• Learning about preserving mushrooms, including drying and freezing
• Understanding the “everyman’s rights” and the importance of sustainable foraging
• E-book about Finnish wild mushrooms in Finland (in English; available in Finnish)

Time & Date: 15:00 on Sunday, 14 September
Workshop fee: €20 for Slow Food members, €40 for non-members

NOTE: As we will be foraging away from the main paths, the workshop is not suitable for prams or strollers or for young children.

The availability of mushrooms depends on the weather conditions of autumn and varies in different terrains.

Not a Slow Food Member? Have you heard of our global movement? We are organising meetings and food related events where you can talk, eat, and meet other food enthusiasts like you! Join our revolution. A one-year Slow Food Helsinki membership starts at €25 for students and includes special discounts, exclusive access to some events, and the joy of participating in advocating for more sustainable food systems! See link for details: https://slowfoodhelsinki.org/join-us/ This link is available by clicking the linktree link on bio ⬆️⬆️⬆️

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10/09/2025

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10/09/2025

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