koduköök

Koduköök is the Estonian term for home kitchen. It denotes cooking done in the home, emphasizing personal, family-oriented meals and traditional recipes.

In Estonian culture, koduköök reflects the domestic sphere where family recipes are transmitted, and where seasonality and local ingredients are valued. The term can describe both everyday home cooking and the revival of traditional dishes in a home setting. It is also used in media and commerce as branding to evoke comfort and homeliness and to distinguish from professional or restaurant kitchens.

In contemporary usage, koduköök aligns with interests in sustainable cooking, food self-sufficiency, and DIY cooking. It appears in blogs, cookbooks, and social media as a label for approachable, home-based recipes and for culinary content that prioritizes simplicity and family meals. The concept is part of the broader Estonian cuisine landscape, which includes rye bread, dairy products, and seasonal vegetables.

See also Estonian cuisine; home cooking; cooking blogs.