Edmonton Estos Really Cook!

A brainstorm! That's what "Edmonton Sun" food editor, Rita Feutl, had while planning her Thanksgiving column. Why not do a bit about how the local Baltic communities would be celebrating their extra special Thanksgiving.

A dozen of us gathered at Eda's one sunny September afternoon with our culinary delights and the "Sun" photographer shot away.

We were overwhelmed when we saw a full 2 page colour layout of our ethnic goodies in the special Thanksgiving food section on October 9.

Irene's sült, Mrs. Koppel's devilled eggs, Rita Matiisen's herring, Jaan's rosolje, Tiina's pirukad ja kringel, Viivi's porgandi pirukad, Eda's beginner's luck skumbria, Viru Valge vodka, a pitcher of Rolling Estonians and the Sini-must-valge were all decked out by Mrs. Koppel on Rita Matiisen's handwoven tablecloth. Because Nurmi was unavailable, Viivi was coerced to portray the barmaid. The folk costume was an interesting mix of Rita's blouse, Mare's skirt and Tiina's brooch Festively ethnic.

With the Esto cooking talent in this city, could the Tartu Cafe be a real possibility? Any backers?