Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIBio:
Hi! I'm a visual practitioner from Helsinki. I run a company called EV Visuals. My work is mostly about supporting communication processes through visual creation. I'm also a surface pattern designer on different online shops. I love to draw, eat and travel. I travelled to more than 50 countries and I would like to see more of the world. I've also lived in at least 5 different countries but Helsinki is my beloved home. Eating is what I do best. I love exploring all the taste in the world.
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Recipes By Elaine Vitikainen

Joulutorttu by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIJoulutorttu is a Finnish Christmas pastry made from puff pastry in the shape of a star, filled with prune jam and dusted with icing sugar.

Dreamy Bubble Tea by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIIt doesn't matter even if it's winter, I always look forward to a cup of bubble tea!

Chicken Teriyaki by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIThis is an easy version to enjoy Chicken Teriyaki. Easy yet tastes so good!

Kimchi Buchimgae by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIKimchi Buchimgae is a variety of Korean pancake which is primarily made of sliced Kimchi and flour batter. It is usually served as a side dish.

My favourite Poke Bowl by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIFirst thing in my mind when I woke up today, " I want to eat Poke Bowl"! So here is today's Poke Bowl. Such a healthy meal!

Gyeran - Mari by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIGyeran-mari or rolled omelette is a Korean cuisine made with beaten eggs mixed with ingredients such as vegetables.

Tteokbokki by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FITteokbokki is a popular Korean street food made from small-sized garaetteok (long, cylinder-shaped rice cake).

Kimchi Fried Rice by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIKimchi fried rice or kimchi-bokkeum-bap is a popular dish in South Korea. It is made primarily with kimchi and rice together with other available ingredients such as vegetables and meat.

Japchae by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIJapchae is a sweet and savory dish of stir-fried glass noodles and vegetables that is popular in Korean cuisine. A good companion while watching K-drama!


Just the two of us! by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FILet's have a picnic but just the two of us sharing a homemade blueberry pie!

Valentine’s Day Cheers by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FICocktails and Mocktails to celebrate the Valentine’s Day. Although in Finland, the 14th of February is called a Friendship Day.

Red Beans recipe - Philippine style by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIThis Red Beans recipe brings back lots of fond memories of my father who loved this recipe. Although, as a child growing up in the Philippines, it was such a task to separate the Malunggay (Moringa) leaves from its stems. It just took a long time! But I surely enjoy the combination of Red Beans and Langka (Jackfruit), especially with some splash of Patis (Fish sauce). I present this recipe in memory of my father. He must be smiling in heaven as I created this recipe!

Buko (young coconut) with ice-cream by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIMany people find these ice-cream flavours strange. But in the Philippines, the Ube (purple yam) and Macapuno (mutant coconut) ice-cream are the most common ice-cream. Serving ice-cream inside a young coconut is a great way to enjoy it. The soft, jelly like meat of the young coconut is a refreshing addition to the taste.

Leche Flan by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FICelebrations in the Philippines are never complete without the Leche Flan. Even just the thought of the Leche Flan gives a warmth feeling and brings back lots of fond memories growing up in the Philippines.

New Year’s Cheers by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FISome classic cocktails to celebrate the New Year 2020!

Holiday Cheers by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FISome classic cocktails to spice up the holidays!

Agricola Leivos by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIThis is a cake to celebrate the Mikael Agricola Day every 9th of April. Mikael Agricola is the Father of the Finnish written language. He wrote the first Finnish book in 1543. Before that, there was no written Finnish language.



Valentine's Sugar Cookies by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIAn easy sweet treat for your love ones on Valentine's Day. In Finland, we call it Friendship Day.


Spicy Sour Soup by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIA deliciously warming spicy sour veggie soup which is easy to make.


Chewy Bones by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FINever take the furry friends for granted!

Financier by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIThese light, moist small French cakes called Financier are just excellent. Traditionally, these cakes were baked using a rectangular pan which was shaped like a bar of gold and so it was called Financier. But it was also said that its name came from being popular in the financial district of Paris.

Pumpkin Hummus by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIA great and easy way to enjoy Pumpkin!

Autumn's Apple Crumble by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIEnjoying the colours of Autumn with this easy recipe

Easy Chicken Teriyaki by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIThis is an easy recipe that I highly recommend to try. It's no fail, very delicious, fresh and healthy.

Passion Fruit Banana Almond Smoothie by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FISomething refreshing as the summer ends!

Sweet Madeleines by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FI"I keep tasting that Sweet Madeleine."

My Flippin' Pancake by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIBecause some days are made for Pancake!

Very Blueberry Pie by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIAn easy recipe so good with coffee!

Classic Tomato Salsa by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIIt's a classic and so easy to make. Substitute red chillies with green, if preferred.


Easy Vegetarian Quiche by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIFor the lacto-ovo-vegetarians. An easy recipe for a delicious meal!

Chocolate Chips Banana Muffin by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FII created this recipe during a work assignment in the province of Cambodia some years ago. During that time, butter was a rare treat and so I had to substitute it with vegetable oil. But all the same, these are delicious. All I need is a quick 10 minutes preparation!


Chicken Macaroni Salad by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIA healthy recipe so easy to make

Healthy Summer Salad by Elaine Vitikainen
Helsinki, FIA simple healthy salad for a refreshing summer. This recipe was created in the workshop "Draw It Like It's Hot!".