Baltic Food Tours
The gastronomy wisdom of the Baltic people developed from pagan traditions and is based on the movement of the Sun through its four natural cycles of the seasons. The solar year comprises in eight-time phases. Each phase is celebrated by symbolic meal made from ingredients available in our nature.
Spring is celebrated with the birch sap which cleans fatigue and toxins from bodies, while the rhubarb and sorrel ensure necessary vitamins. Summer is dedicated to midsummer celebrations and special midsummer yellow cheese with cumin, symbolizing the presence of the Sun.
The autumn is awaited with the hard golden yellow fruit – quince, venison and boletus mushrooms. The winter arrives with a delicious aroma of freshly baked rye bread, while rowan berries will ensure necessary dosage of Vitamin C, beta carotin, and amino acids during the snowy months.
Discover a diversity and true tastes of local seasonal products, while pleasant surprise and unique dining experience will be ensured with plates and dishes from natural materials – wood, clay, stone, glass – handmade by skilled craftspeople.
The Baltic gastronomy culture, complemented with German and Russian culinary influence trough past eight centuries, now has reborn with new turn and ambition to become the key player on Europe`s gastronomy stage. And as the beginning - Riga – Gauja Region in Latvia has been announced the European Region of Gastronomy 2017.
All tours are private and can be customized upon clients` wishes!
Mentioned prices are for 2023.
Mentioned prices are for 2023.
Traditional Baltic Cuisine
Experience the authentic and historic flavors of the region and learn more about the local culture, people and heritage. Enjoy the medieval feast, explore centuries old knowledge of beer brewing and learn steps of the folk dances. Get a taste of traditional Baltic cuisine through the centuries!6
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1030 €
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Impressions of the Baltic Cuisine
The Baltic region`s gastronomic heritage accomplishes the current global dining trend - natural, seasonal, grown near home and prepared by respecting old traditions. Surprise your tastes` buds with true abundance given by the nature - game, mushrooms and berries supplied from our forests, vegetables, and fruits from gardens and fishes from the Baltic Sea. Enjoy the genuine taste of the Baltic states!6
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3
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1076 €
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