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A recognized famous Estonian chef who lives in Abu Dhabi and works as a head chef of a popular restaurant Valgerand in Abu Dhabi. He is ready to participate in some contest with our raw material and cook something that is plant-based but tastes like a meat.

We are Estonian producer of novelty food. One of our products is similar to shredded meat (chicken, beef or fish) , made from pea protein, no food-additives , gulten free, lactose free, free of allergens and very tasty.

What has been my best experience to be who I am now. Until a certain age, I experienced, studied different nationalities, the foods of their cultures...Food is one of the main ...common love languages...I use it to communicate with many different people all over the world. Lived and worked in Australia, Norway, Costa Rica, Canada and United Arab Emirates.

I have worked in the kitchen for 17 years. But food has been with me since I was little. My father and uncles have all been hunters. Wild animals have always been on our family's table. And homemade black bread is among our Estonians. All my youth, I lived on a farm. Having grown up in Estonia and being a storyteller of Estonian food and culture at the same time, I am lucky to be able to make Estonian food in other countries as well.

The traditions and history of Estonian food have always been close to my heart. Estonian cuisine is very seasonal. In winter, meals are heavier, while in summer, locals enjoy dishes made with fruits and freshly grown vegetables. Speaking of vegetables, most dishes are made from vegetables grown in home gardens.Fresh air, clean water ,pure food is the base for Estonia food.

And now, as a food ambassador of Nordic traditions, I am a representative of Estonian cuisine in the Middle East region.