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...]
Traditional Estonian Barley Bread Recipe
This recipe for Karask, or Traditional Estonian Barley Bread comes from Estonian holistic health coach and wellness expert, Marika Blossfeldt. Based on an Estonian Folk Recipe, Marika has adjusted the recipe for Essential Nourishment to include only whole foods and natural sweeteners. I had the … [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...]
