From Forest to Table

The food culture from Põlva County marries the traditions of Southern Tartu County, Setomaa and Võru County with ingredients from local forests and organic farm produce. The foods and organic products made in this County bear the local badge of quality. Pay special attention to the hemp and flax products made in this area – the related traditions go a long way back. In addition to delicious farm produce, an important part of the food that local people eat is the fish caught in Lake Peipus and Lake Lämmi. It has become an important component of Southern Estonian cuisine.