Spring rolls
Food that is prepared in different variations in many different countries, especially in Asia. In China, where this food is probably originated, a thin pancake was rolled over with various fillings, and it was offered especially when it was spring and fresh vegetables began to reach the table again after winter. Spring rolls are made […]
Orzotto with porcini and green peas
Barley is a historical cereal that was used as early as 10-12 thousand years ago in the Middle East. Later, the grain spread more widely to Egypt, the Caucasus, the Hindustan Peninsula, and elsewhere. Barley has been used classically in brewing but also making porridges. Less barley has been used to make bread. In Estonia, […]
Nachos with cheese and minced meat
Nachos, covered with meat, cheese, and other additives, is a classic side dish or appetizer from the northern regions of Mexico. It is eaten warm and this food is very tasty and colorful, as Mexican food should be. Eating nachos itself is having a historical background, however, nachos served this way having a not very […]
Mexican taco spice mix
Mexican spice blends can be characterized not so much by the sharpness of the spice, but rather by the richness and variety of the flavors, which is supported by the fresh flavors of avocado, tomato, lettuce, cucumber, or paprika in the food. Medium-sharp chilies, cumin, and peppers certainly play a role in creating the main […]
Pea soup with smoked pork
I have at home the second edition of Jaan Koort’s cookbook from 1896. There are four recipes dedicated to pea soup, all recipes used fresh peas to make the soup. Maybe it wasn’t customary to dry and preserve peas at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, but one […]
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