Those who have been to Lithuania will know that the country has a very unique and specific cuisine. Did you come in Summer and try Saltibarsciai? Or did you come during the winter and try Cepeliniai?
Instead of leaving this all behind, you can cook them at home with the comprehensive guide Lithuanian Traditional Foods by Birute Imbrasiene.
The book covers all aspects of Lithuanian cooking and gives introductions into the country's food culture. For example, did you know that in traditional Lithuanian families, the girls would only be considered ready for marriage when they were able to cook good black bread?
There are more that 300 authentic recipes in the book that are divided into 14 catagories: Traditional Bread Making, Traditional Cheese Making, Bread, Soups, Meat, Potatoes, Milk, Mushrooms, Fish, Vegetables and Fruits, Grain, Eggs, Baked goods and Sweets and Drinks.
The book carries the stamp of the Lithuanian Culinary Fund verifying its authenticity. I myself have used the book and the food has come out great.
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