A cookbook? For Valentine's Day? Not every Valentine wants to receive a cookbook on Valentine's Day. Maybe that one carat diamond heart shaped pendant is a safer bet. But a cookbook can say so much more than common bling. The key is choosing the right cookbook for your Valentine. WATCH THE … [Read more...]
Leib: Estonian For Bread
Is it strange that I like going to supermarkets when I travel? Sure, I usually pick up a bottle of water and snack for the room. But even if I'm not buying anything, I like to look. I'm a sucker for seeing household products that are called one thing on the East Coast and another on the West. I … [Read more...]
KARASK – Traditional Estonian Barley Bread Video
I know how to PIDU! I went to Estonia this summer and brought back a recipe for KARASK - Traditional Estonian Barley Bread and one freakishly small wooden spoon for Chef John of Foodwishes. You might already know I went to Estonia this summer. But did you know that Chef John gave me this trip to … [Read more...]
My Day With Chef Dimitri Demjanov
Did you see the movie, My Week With Marilyn? I saw it on the plane home from Tallinn, Estonia and it got me thinking about the once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience I just had with Chef Dimitri Demjanov. Instead of a whole week however, I got a day. An afternoon, really. Now, don't get me wrong, … [Read more...]
Estonian Epicures and How to Choose Wine Infographic
Remember when you would go on a vacation and come home with two or three rolls of film? Maybe six if you really went crazy? The digital age knows no such constraints. I recently returned from a Culinary Tour of Tallinn, Estonia and I am sorting through thousands of images, choosing the perfect … [Read more...]
