Estonia
Estonian cuisine
The different historical rulers of the region - Danes, Swedes, Germans and Russians - have influenced Estonian traditional cuisine over the centuries.Modern cuisine, eating habits, food, and ways of cooking are similar to those in other Nordic countries.
People of Estonia
Estonians belong to the Finno-Ugric peoples, as do the Finns and the Hungarians. Archaeological research confirms the existence of human activity in the region as early as 8000 BC; by 3500 BC the principal ancestors of the Estonians had arrived from the east.
Valentine's Day in Estonia
Tallinn, which is considered as Estonia's crown jewel, has many cafes and restaurants which make the visual spirit of Valentine's Day even before the arrival of the day. The food of Estonia has been heavily dependent on seasons and simple peasant food, which in present day is influenced by many countries. On Valentine's Day, probably all kind of food will be available in Tallinn restaurants.