Estonian Tastes And Traditions (Hippocrene Cookbook Library)

By Karin Annus Karner and Karin Annus Kärner

Book Overview

The cuisine of Estonia, the northernmost of the Baltic nations, is little known outside the country s borders. Simple and satisfying, the cuisine is based on such staples as potatoes, pork, preserved... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0781811228
• ISBN13: 9780781811224
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Authentic Estonian Recipes!!

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)

excellent

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.

Good and authentic

I've tried several recipes from this book, all successful and authentic-tasting. I disagree with the reviewer who found the recipes americanized: they are as close as you can get. I lived in Estonia for several years and live with an Estonian now, and the results seem great to both of us! A good buy if you like this kind of food (not for everyone!).