Black bread, rye bread, dark bread\u2026Estonian leib<\/i> has many translations, and there are many recipes and varieties. On 20 September at the Estonian Open Air Museum in Tallinn, you can celebrate Estonian Bread Day with the whole family and learn everything there is to know about the king of Estonian cuisine, from how the rye is grown, to milling, and baking it. You\u2019ll even learn how to properly eat Estonian bread!<\/p>\n
A traditional food in Estonia is kama<\/i>, which is essentially a mix of barley, rye, oat, and pea flour. It\u2019s Estonia\u2019s original fast food, as it\u2019s rich in nutrients and doesn’t require cooking. You just mix it with milk or kefir, and you\u2019re full and satisfied. Some people say it tastes like dirt, but then again some people aren\u2019t Estonian. It is an acquired taste if you\u2019re not from Estonia, and once you like it, you can even enjoy it mixed in with various desserts.<\/p>\n
Rye, an ingredient in kama, isn\u2019t native to Estonia, however. It arrived much later, and it took the local culinary world by storm. Agriculture in Estonia can be harsh, yet rye has thrived here since its arrival. It is a staple of Estonian food, and even many of Estonia\u2019s top restaurants today, several of which are in the Michelin Guide, serve it as part of their world-class meals.<\/p>\n
The Estonian Open Air Museum will teach all visitors about every step of the process of making leib<\/i> on 20 September. While tickets are \u20ac18 for adults, \u20ac12 with a discount, meaning for students, pensioners and so on, and \u20ac38 for a family ticket, entry is free if you have a Museum Card<\/span><\/a><\/span>, Tallinn Card<\/span><\/a><\/span>, or annual pass<\/span><\/a><\/span> to the Open Air Museum.<\/p>\n The Estonian Open Air Museum is a massive \u201cliving\u201d museum by the sea in the northwestern part of Tallinn, showcasing life in Estonia in the past, from all the regions of the country. Food and refreshments are available on site. Parking is limited however, so consider taking Bus 41. Bicycle rentals and wagons for children can also be rented in the museum.<\/p>\n