Happily divorced from gluten
It’s fair to say that tear cake (pisarakook in Estonian) is a dessert I grew up with. Everyone in my extended family seemed to have their own version, and it was a familiar presence at every family gathering and celebration. Traditionally, it was made with rhubarb and plenty of sugar, but it works just as […]
An excellent alternative to the celebratory Estonian Potato Salad, this vibrant layered beetroot and herring salad (also known as Kasukas in Estonia, Shuba in Slavic countries) or Herring Under a Fur Coat takes some time to make but is worth it. It was my Mum’s favourite salad to put on the table on a special […]
One of my all-time favourite celebratory cakes, I have been making this Manhattan cheesecake recipe for decades (originally taken from an Estonian recipe website called Nami-Nami). It has three layers to make it quite decadent. The base can be made with 125g gluten-free Digestive biscuits (approx. 8 biscuits), or bare with, a slightly more interesting […]
These high in protein and nutritional value flatbreads with tartar sauce and anchovy fillets are perfect if you’re looking for a healthy, low-sugar and low in calories alternative to your usual go-to snacks. Did you know, “Anchovies have many vitamins and minerals that provide major health benefits. They are best known as a source of omega-3 […]
