All blog posts that mention Polish food.
I eat my first meal of the day around 11 am or noon (unless you count coffee). It’s usually nothing special—a bowl of oatmeal, a piece of fruit, some yogurt. As a kid, a “meal” like that was unheard of, especially in our Polish household. Weekdays, my dad and sister left for work before 7 […]
Rye bread, farmer’s cheese, and hot tea: How to prepare a Polish breakfast Read More »
I didn’t realize how important mushrooms were to Polish culture until we came to the U.S. Whereas foraging for mushrooms was a regular activity back home, it was unheard of (to me) in the States. This was partly because we lived in the city—NYC isn’t known for its sprawling forests—but also because it’s just not
Hunting for mushrooms: A popular Polish pastime Read More »
Is there anything more Polish than pierogi? As a kid, most of my friends had no idea where Poland was. “It’s cold, isn’t it?” they’d ask, perhaps thinking it was a province of the North Pole. Maybe they confused it with Greenland or Iceland. Either way, despite the poor geography skills, I could always count
Pierogi (not pierogies!): The famous Polish dumpling Read More »