The Finnish-style smörgåsbord (seisovapöytä) draws its flavors from the sea, the forest, lakes and fields. Besides fresh fish and meats , a variety of salads, cheeses and robust breads grace a well-thought-out table — a pleasure to the eye, as well as the appetite.

Table 1 - One begins with the cold table, where a variety of wholesome breads and local fish are prepared in a variety of ways. Select a beverage, find a seat and enjoy!

Table 2 - The second table consists hot casseroles (laatikot), Finnish meatballs, a holiday ham and Karjalan paisti (beef & pork ragout).

Table 3 - The crown of a splendid meal is a delicious ilmapuuro (cranberry whip) or a wedge of locally-made leipäjuustoa (squeaky cheese) with a full-bodied cup of Presidentti coffee from Finland.

Table 1 (cold table)

suolakala - marinated salmon
savutettu kala - smoked lake trout
punajuuri salaati - beet coleslaw
kurkkusaalatti - cucumber salad
leipiä -breads

Table 2 (hot table)

karjalanpaisti - beef/pork ragout
juhlakinkku - holiday ham
lihapullia - Finnish-style meatballs
pottusose - whipped potatoes
porkkanalaatikko - carrot casserole
lanttusose - mashed rutabaga

Table 3 (dessert coffee table)
ilmapuuro - cranberry whip
leipäjuustoa - squeeky cheese
pikkuleipiä - Finnish cookies
suomalaista kahvia - Finnish coffee
glögi (NA) - spiced cranberry juice
juomavalikoima - assorted cold beverages

Hyvää ruokaa halua! Bon appetite!

Seisovapöytä (Finnish buffet), tickets $16 each, Finlandia Hall, Finlandia University. Silent auction during the banquet.

Get your tickets today at North Wind Books, Superior National Bank or The Finnish American Reporter, or by calling the Banquet committee chair Hazel Tepsa • 906-482-3828 • htepsa@webtv.net