Jul 25, 2023
Kuva: M. Plepys, KMN Kiemų šventė 2023, Kaunas Artist House
Come and feel the atmosphere and culture of the city at the common dining table in Mannerheim park in the Oulu Arts’ Night on August 17. from 18:00 to 20:00.
Sit at the table with your own snacks, grab takeaway from nearby restaurants, or come check out the tastings offered by the operators at Summer Night table setting.
This year we are trying the event as a free event, open to everyone. We will implement a 24 m long table with white cloths in Mannerheim park during the Oulu Night of Arts on August 17. from 18:00 to 20:00. There will also be live music and other artistic activities around the Summer Night Setting.
So grab your friends, your work team, your top team or just come alone to have social dining togethers!
The Summer Night Setting is part of the Oulu2026 Arctic Food Lab cultural program.
Welcome!
Arctic Food Lab
Northern Finland’s short but intensive summer ripens our local ingredients. Arctic Food Lab is a programme that brings forth the ingredients that have grown under the Oulu2026 region’s Northern sky, and the uniqueness of traditional food born under arctic circumstances. We want to offer locals and international guests Arctic Food Lab experiences that cannot be experienced anywhere else.
For more info, please contact us: arcticfoodlab@oulu2026.eu
Oct 13, 2023
Ready lingonberry soup.
In Finland, the basic education system is known for its quality and versatile teaching offer. One key part of this education is home economics education, which provides students with everyday life skills they will need in the future.
Home economics is a versatile and functional art and skill subject taught to manage everyday life, which also has social significance. Home economics education develops practical operational skills, cooperation and interaction skills, the ability to make sustainable choices and the ability to apply knowledge in everyday life situations.
The teaching creates a foundation for students’ household skills and supports their growth as active members of the family, home and society. In home economics education, you learn the basic requirements of everyday life at home and how to take care of your loved ones.
The importance of home economics education takes on an even more important role, especially with this uncertain world situation.
Source: Finnish National Agency For Education, www.oph.fi
Here is Luka ready for home economics homework – making a lingonberry soup.
Luka Pasma, a 7th grader from Pohjankartano school, made a work practice day in the Oulu2026 Arctic Food Lab program, writing the attached article.
Here is Luka’s favorite berry soup recipe from the northern forest:
Lingonberry soup
Ingredients (5 portions)
1 liter of water
5dl lingonberries
4 tablespoons of potato flour
1 tsp vanilla sugar
1 dl of sugar
Instructions
Heat the water in a pot.
Add half of the lingonberries. Cook for 10 min.
Meanwhile, mix the potato flour and 1 dl of water in a small bowl.
When the lingonberries have boiled for 10 minutes, remove the pot from the stove.
Add the potato flour-water mixture, stirring all the time with a whisk.
Put the pot back on the heat, and let it boil (a little bubbling is enough).
Finally, add the remaining lingonberries and sugar.
Check the taste and enjoy <3
Arctic Food Lab
Northern Finland’s short but intensive summer ripens our local ingredients. Arctic Food Lab is a programme that brings forth the ingredients that have grown under the Oulu2026 region’s Northern sky, and the uniqueness of traditional food born under arctic circumstances. We want to offer locals and international guests Arctic Food Lab experiences that cannot be experienced anywhere else.
For more info, please contact us: arcticfoodlab@oulu2026.eu
May 29, 2023
SATURDAY 10.6.2023
From 10 am to 4pm
Location: Åström Park, Mannentie 1, 90100 Oulu
Arctic Food Lab goes Wild herb celebration
Wild herb celebration is a summery happening in a cozy park presenting natural products, taste, and experience. June is the time for wild herbs to be at its best.
Here you will find natural food products and cosmetics to buy as a souvenir from local producers. You are also welcomed to experience healing natural experiences – such as wild herb walk and enjoy live music and interesting talks about natural products.
Oulu is the European capital of culture in year 2026 and Arctic Food Lab is program that brings forth the ingredients that have grown under the Northern light, and the uniqueness of traditional food born under arctic circumstances. We want to offer locals and international guests Arctic Food Lab experiences that cannot be experienced anywhere else.
We are preparing for the Oulu2026 year to come by offering Arctic Tasting! as part of Wild herb celebration. Come and taste local products and give feedback and you can win a package full of Arctic Food Lab delicacies.
Wild herb celebration is arranged by the Society of nature-based companies in Northern Ostrobothnia in co-operation with local operators.
Arctic Tasting! is part of Boost! – The European capital of culture enhances the internationalization of SMEs-project, which is funded by European Regional Development fund and Council of Oulu Region.
