Estonian Tastes And Traditions (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) [Hardcover]

Karin Annus Karner (Author)

Book Description

Series: Hippocrene Cookbook Library | Publication Date: January 31, 2006

Join Estonian-American Karin Annus Kärner on an exploration of Estonian cuisine. The family recipes contained within were collected by the author from Estonians both at home and abroad. They include such classic dishes as jellied veal or pork (sült), blood sausages (verivorstid), saurkraut with barley (mulgikapsad), beet and potato salad (rosolje), and a cranberry-farina whip (roosamanna). This comprehensive cookbook contains more than 150 traditional and modern recipes, all designed for the modern kitchen with readily available ingredients. The book also includes extensive historical and cultural information, and an Estonian-English/ English-Estonian glossary of culinary terms.

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About the Author

Karin Annus Kärner is a first-generation Estonian American. She grew up in Philadelphia, and now lives in New York with her husband, Urmas Kärner, and daughter Aleksa. By day, Kärner is a business television producer. In her off time, she cooks Estonian food and teaches music at the New York Estonian School. In the past, Kärner was a board member of the Estonian-American National Congress (Rahvuskomitee), a member of the New York Estonian Theater group, an organizer of the worldwide ESTO '92 festival in New York City, and Miss USA in the Miss ESTO '84 pageant. Kärner tested all the recipes in this book with her mother, Ingrid Loderaud Annus, who emigrated from Estonia in 1950s, and her daughter, who hopefully will carry on the traditions and love for her Estonian heritage learned from her parents and grandparents.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 358 pages
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books (January 31, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781811228
• ISBN-13: 978-0781811224
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #220,178 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #2 in Books > History > Europe > Estonia

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Authentic Estonian Recipes!!, January 29, 2010

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This review is from: Estonian Tastes And Traditions (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) (Hardcover)

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)

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, April 12, 2009

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T. Hendrikson "Kangyesto" (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Estonian Tastes And Traditions (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) (Hardcover)

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.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh and Informative!, February 8, 2009

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This review is from: Estonian Tastes And Traditions (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) (Hardcover)

This is a great introduction to not only Estonian cuisine, but also its culture. Ms Kärner has wisely included a bit of Estonian history and cultural traditions along with her extensive recipes. What I most like are her introductions with each recipe explaining the whys and wherefors of it. The recipes are a mix of traditional and contemporary Estonian dishes, using ingredients that are readily found at the market (even saffron and cardamom, which one used to have to diligently hunt for). All the favorites of mine that I grew up eating are there along with new ones that I would love to try.

This is also great for you Estos out there who have no one to show you how to make our most traditional and beloved dishes and long for a taste of home. This is the recipe book for you--and for anyone out there who would love to learn about an up-to-now little known country, its culture and its cuisine. "Head isu!" (Bon appetit!)

P.S. For those wanting to learn much more about Estonia, check out the DVD "The Singing Revolution", also found on Amazon.