Posted by Sheryl Kirby in news and media, what's cooking on March 28, 2007 at 5:06 pm
Unless you're from there, I don't think most people consider Estonia to have a lot of distinct food, but Eric Vellend's article in The Star today puts any doubt to rest. Having inherited his Grandmother's cookbooks, he explores the traditional favourites and pays homage to a woman who surely shaped his love of food.
Vellend looks at holiday favourites while reminiscing about days spent cooking with his Grandmother, and even lists local Estonian restaurants and resources in the sidebar.
Vellend also explores the dishes of Passover (oh, gefilte fish!), just in time for the holiday.
Also in the Star, Linda Nguyen checks out the Mongolian Hot Pot restaurant, Amy Pataki bakes up a ginger cake with a kick, Susan Sampson writes about Hellman's new salad-spritzers, while Gordon Stimmell looks at wines that are new and off-beat.
Over at The Sun, Rita DeMontis looks at what the celebrities are eating backstage at concerts and events like the Much Music Video Awards - aka the hospitality rider. It's a very positive piece that really only tells half the story. Not a mention at all of sorting M&Ms, scouring the city for specific brands of cigarettes, or the hissy fits that ensue when the requested brand of vodka isn't available. Hey, I used to be a concert promoter, don't try and tell me it's all roses and sunshine in the green room.
From feeding celebrities to the little dogs they carry, DeMontis also looks at the recent pet food recall issue and how you can make healthy grub for Rover at home without relying on commercially-prepared food.
And just in time for Easter, Elizabeth Baird gets cracking and cooks up some tasty egg dishes.
