Posts Tagged: Eastern European
Better Layered Blini Mushroom Casserole (gluten-free or not)
Last winter I made a Layered Wild Mushroom and Blini Casserole in an attempt to recreate a gluten free version of my favourite dish from the long ago closed House of Blini on East 86th street in Manhattan. For the
Better Layered Blini Mushroom Casserole (gluten-free or not)
Last winter I made a Layered Wild Mushroom and Blini Casserole in an attempt to recreate a gluten free version of my favourite dish from the long ago closed House of Blini on East 86th street in Manhattan. For the
Sourdough Blini (Gluten-Free)
I have not posted anything about my gluten-free sourdough starter for a little while. That is misleading. The sourdough starter has continued to demand a lot of attention and produce a lot of pancakes and Estonian style dark sourdough bread
Sourdough Blini (Gluten-Free)
I have not posted anything about my gluten-free sourdough starter for a little while. That is misleading. The sourdough starter has continued to demand a lot of attention and produce a lot of pancakes and Estonian style dark sourdough bread
Creamed Parsnip and Apple Soup with Mushroom Dill Garnish
I am a lover of parsnips. They are sweet and have a lovely smooth texture when cooked. I just learned that they have similar nutritional value to potatoes but do not require very good soil. They are a humble,
Creamed Parsnip and Apple Soup with Mushroom Dill Garnish
I am a lover of parsnips. They are sweet and have a lovely smooth texture when cooked. I just learned that they have similar nutritional value to potatoes but do not require very good soil. They are a humble,
Gluten-Free Dark Sour Bread (Inspired by Estonian Leib)
My sister and I went to Estonia to last June to learn about the country where our grandparents grew up. Estonia has very delicious dark sourdough rye bread called Leib. Our grandmother used to make it, and although I
Gluten-Free Dark Sour Bread (Inspired by Estonian Leib)
My sister and I went to Estonia to last June to learn about the country where our grandparents grew up. Estonia has very delicious dark sourdough rye bread called Leib. Our grandmother used to make it, and although I
Cold Raspberry and Beet Borscht
I make this soup every five years or so. Every time I make it, I am hit with a little bit of anxiety about half way through. I have the following little conversation with myself … Me: Is this really
Cold Raspberry and Beet Borscht
I make this soup every five years or so. Every time I make it, I am hit with a little bit of anxiety about half way through. I have the following little conversation with myself … Me: Is this really
Snack Time on the Island of Cats
I am home now, but my sister and I recently spent the last two weeks of our month-long trip to Estonia on the island of Kassari (the island of cats). There will be some talk of snacking and
Snack Time on the Island of Cats
I am home now, but my sister and I recently spent the last two weeks of our month-long trip to Estonia on the island of Kassari (the island of cats). There will be some talk of snacking and
Naked and Imperfect Nettle and Wild Garlic Dumplings (Gluten-Free), Rocket and Radish Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
I ate nettles for the first time when were traveling in Bulgaria eight years ago. There they are served sauteed with poached eggs, rolled with farmers cheese in balls studded with walnuts or made into soups and fritters. The food
Naked and Imperfect Nettle and Wild Garlic Dumplings (Gluten-Free), Rocket and Radish Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
I ate nettles for the first time when were traveling in Bulgaria eight years ago. There they are served sauteed with poached eggs, rolled with farmers cheese in balls studded with walnuts or made into soups and fritters. The food
