Preparing for winter the #EstonianWay

with Michelin star Chef

Pierre Mathon

Preparing for winter the #EstonianWay

  • Preparing for winter the #EstonianWay   Source: Marek Metslaid, Jette Keedus ja Visit Estonia

Source: Marek Metslaid, Visit Estonia

Source: Marek Metslaid, Visit Estonia

The Estonian way of life is highly resourceful and closely tied to nature. Before the rise of commercial supermarkets, autumn’s bounty had to be preserved for the cold weather ahead using traditional methods like salting, marinating and pickling. A classically trained French chef headed to a South Estonian farm to try preparing for winter the #EstonianWay.

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About Pierre Mathon

Pierre Mathon is a Michelin star chef who first came to Estonia to promote French cuisine on the Tallinn restaurant scene. He says the friends he’s made and the exciting possibilities of regional food keep him coming back.

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