On Saturday, the stable of Alatskivi Castle was filled with various preserves. People could buy sweet jams and preserves made from Peipsi onions. Mushrooms were also popular.
Kristel mentioned that this year wasn't as good for mushrooms as previous years. She said, "The mushrooms all came at once. We have our own recipes for preparing them."
Olga talked about finding archeini mushrooms in Estonia for the first time. Previously, she collected them in Crimea. She said, "These mushrooms like warm weather. We marinaded them, and they sold out quickly."
Sweet jams were also popular. Reelika said, "One of the most popular jams is candy jam. It's made from summer squash and oranges."
Visitors bought a lot of preserves both for Christmas and for immediate consumption. Koit said, "We bought pumpkin, mushrooms, and fish. The prices were good."
Tiina chose preserves based on taste. She said, "One lady made very tasty mushrooms. They were like Japanese mushrooms."
Liis Lainemäe explained that making preserves is important for locals. She said, "People are making new and interesting preserves. For example, mushroom pâté and chili-flavored marshmallows are popular."