seafood is another notable staple on the finnish menu, with fishes such as salmon and herring which can be pickled, marinated, smoked, grilled, or fully cooked.

the same can be said of fungi, like mushrooms and chanterelles, mostly due to how common they are in scandinavia - cereals are usually consumed as bread or porridge, a dish consisting of crushed cereals and milk.

the presence of berries must be the most noteworthy part, seeing as the strong flavors and aromas guarantee their presence in many recipes, from main dishes to desserts, and also in jams and other products - the jams, especially, tend to feature prominently in the national desserts, like, for example, the well-known pulla sweet bread.

in addition to these sweet versions of the fruit, berry juices are also quite common - other beverages include the finland-swedish soft drink pommac, and of course coffee, which on average can be drank three times a day - pale lager beers and a few types of wine are also popular.