Canned Chopped Tomatoes
The idea for this recipe was inspired by the Italian kitchen. I asked my son’s friend Mark Liecht for advice on how canned tomatoes are made in Italy, which can be used to make pasta sauce or other Italian dishes. With the ideas I got from Mark and the ripe tomatoes I got from Kasepää, […]
Fresh Pickles
As promised, I continue the introduction to the food culture of the Peipsi region. In this post, you can read how to make the most amazing fresh pickles I have ever tried. And again, I didn’t make them myself, but a local made them, making this recipe even more authentic. All I can comment on […]
Labneh
Labneh is a strained yogurt or yogurt cheese that is made in many places around the world.It is very famous in the Arab countries, Egypt, Armenia, and the Levant countries: Syria, Lebanon, Israel, etc. In different countries, this dish has different names, but it is a relatively similar dish. Making this cheese is very easy; […]
Yeast dough pies with green onions and eggs
A short 45-minute drive from Tartu, on the shores of Lake Peipsi, there are three wonderful villages: Varnja, Kasepää, and Kolkja. Originally, the villages were almost exclusively inhabited by Russian Old Believers. Today, they are home to the descendants of the founders, as well as people from other parts of Estonia who appreciate the unique […]
Pea-mint puree soup with cream and cheese
Summer fresh peas, onion, garlic, celery stalks with plenty of mint, give a good and fresh flavor combination with butter, which is softened by melted cheese and whipped cream. A soup that goes well with several crispy toppings that make the soup even better. Preparation time: 45 minutesLevel: EasyQuantity: For two Ingredients:About 600 g fresh […]
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