The only book widely available on Estonian food and cooking, 'Estonian Tastes and Traditions' completes Hippocrenes coverage of the cuisines of the Baltic region. Estonian food is simple, based on such staples as potatoes, pork, sauerkraut, preserved fish, and dark bread. This comprehensive volume contains 165 traditional recipes for such dishes as Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage (Magushapu Punane Kapsas), Beer Soup (Ollesupp), and Honey Candy (Meekompvekid). Chapters covering basics such as meats, vegetables, and breads are supplemented with chapters on turnovers, pancakes, and preserves. Also included is extensive cultural and historical information and an Estonian-English food glossary.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am of Estonian descent but have lived in Canada for over 50 years. I had a few of my mothers recipes but nothing that she ever wrote down. Over the years I've cooked some Estonian dishes for my family which have evolved into our own taste preferences. Often I would ask my Estonian relatives and friends on how to make other food items but with mixed results, as they too have had to tweak things over the decades.
When I realized that this God-sent book, (I just saw it in a store in Nov.2009, when a woman ahead of me in line purchased 3 copies & the storekeeper said she was all sold out#, was actually in Canadian measurements with ingredients that were available here, I had to have it.
My grown daughters have been asking about certain foods that I make, and now that I have this amazing cookbook with everything that pertains to our culture in there, I will serve items from there more often. I, too, brought several copies and will gift them to my two daughters and son's families for them to see where we came from and what our food traditions are.
The recipes are clear, concise and some, with a fantastic taste, are so easy to make #Hazelnut merangues)... my family raved over these and 36 of these disappeared in one evening. I would recommend this book to anyone with an Estonian background and even to others who are curious cooks and bakers, to revel in the fantastic tastes and aromas of the recipes in ESTONIAN TASTES AND TRADITIONS. With grateful thanks to the author Karin Karner!
When I realized that this God-sent book, (I just saw it in a store in Nov.2009, when a woman ahead of me in line purchased 3 copies & the storekeeper said she was all sold out#, was actually in Canadian measurements with ingredients that were available here, I had to have it.
My grown daughters have been asking about certain foods that I make, and now that I have this amazing cookbook with everything that pertains to our culture in there, I will serve items from there more often. I, too, brought several copies and will gift them to my two daughters and son's families for them to see where we came from and what our food traditions are.
The recipes are clear, concise and some, with a fantastic taste, are so easy to make #Hazelnut merangues)... my family raved over these and 36 of these disappeared in one evening. I would recommend this book to anyone with an Estonian background and even to others who are curious cooks and bakers, to revel in the fantastic tastes and aromas of the recipes in ESTONIAN TASTES AND TRADITIONS. With grateful thanks to the author Karin Karner!
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By KaMaRa
Format:Hardcover
Estonian food is indeed simple & real food... and isn't that what we're looking for these days? These recipes are so easy to follow and true to my mother and grandmother's Estonian kitchens of 40 years ago (before chemicals and unpronounceable ingredients destroyed real honest food). I'm thrilled to have finally found authentic recipes for the best breads in the world, peen and must leib. Aitah Karin!
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Authentic Estonian Recipes!!
Jan 29 2010
By Astrid
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I wanted authentic recipes from Estonia to pass on to my children who do not speak Estonian - this book is it - I have compared several recipes with those of my mother's, nothing comes closer than this book - very pleased!!Estonian Tastes And Traditions (Hippocrene Cookbook Library)
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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excellent
April 12 2009
By T. Hendrikson
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Format:Hardcover
This book is great for all aspects of Estonian cooking. I am an Estonian-American 1st generation living in Australia. I have tried for years to do the 'Kringel", festive raisin bread, and all have been sorry attempts. This is the only book that has taken me through it step by step, and this Easter it was terrific. Exactly as my mother used to do. The same with the other receipes, although there are various American additives used which are not available overseas, ie 'Knorr aromatic seasoning'. , 'Old Bay seasoning'. I either do not use it, or use something else. So far it has not proven to be a great obstacle, only a slight irritant.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Fresh and Informative!
Feb 8 2009
By Thinking Person
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Format:Hardcover
This is a great introduction to not only Estonian cuisine, but also its culture. Ms Kärner has wisely included a bit of Estonian history and cultural traditions along with her extensive recipes. What I most like are her introductions with each recipe explaining the whys and wherefors of it. The recipes are a mix of traditional and contemporary Estonian dishes, using ingredients that are readily found at the market (even saffron and cardamom, which one used to have to diligently hunt for). All the favorites of mine that I grew up eating are there along with new ones that I would love to try.
This is also great for you Estos out there who have no one to show you how to make our most traditional and beloved dishes and long for a taste of home. This is the recipe book for you--and for anyone out there who would love to learn about an up-to-now little known country, its culture and its cuisine. "Head isu!" (Bon appetit!)
P.S. For those wanting to learn much more about Estonia, check out the DVD "The Singing Revolution", also found on Amazon.
This is also great for you Estos out there who have no one to show you how to make our most traditional and beloved dishes and long for a taste of home. This is the recipe book for you--and for anyone out there who would love to learn about an up-to-now little known country, its culture and its cuisine. "Head isu!" (Bon appetit!)
P.S. For those wanting to learn much more about Estonia, check out the DVD "The Singing Revolution", also found on Amazon.
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