Archive for July, 2012
Kiełbasa Posted by Kasia on Jul 24, 2012
I’m sure all of you know this word! Kiełbasa is a Polish word that describes a traditional type of sausage. A staple of polish cuisine, kiełbasa comes in several of varieties of primarily smoked or fresh cooked lean pork, also available in beef, chicken, turkey, and veal. Every region of Poland has its own unique ingredients…
Do you choose where you booze? Posted by Kasia on Jul 23, 2012
Palikot Movement (Ruch Palikota, RP, until June 1st 2011 known as Movement of Support – Ruch Poparcia, is a political party in Poland headed by Janusz Palikot) has submitted a draft law which would abolish the ban on consuming beer in public places. The proposed bill points to countries such as France and the Netherlands where drinking laws are more relaxed…
History is everywhere in Poland! Posted by Kasia on Jul 22, 2012
The United States is a very young country. Compared to any country in Europe, USA has very little history. But even with the history it does have, there are very few places where you can see it with your own eyes. Everywhere you look, there are new homes, modern office buildings and skyscrapers. If a building…
Marilyn Monroe photos in Poland Posted by Kasia on Jul 21, 2012
Poland plans to auction off part of a photographic collection that includes hundreds of photographs of Marilyn Monroe. The collection includes close to 4,000 photographs taken by the late celebrity photographer Milton H. Greene. Some are well-known images, but Polish officials say they believe the collection might contain some previously unpublished works. The photos ended…
July – Lipiec Posted by Kasia on Jul 20, 2012
July (lipiec), in an old language called “lipień” (grayling), owes its Polish name lindens (lipy), which this month bloom profusely, reveling the scent even the most fastidious noses. In addition to be the warmest month of the year, it is characterized by high rainfall (charakteryzuje się on dużą ilością opadów), and thus considerable humidity (wilgotność…
Tornados in Poland? Posted by Kasia on Jul 19, 2012
People sometimes ask me: “Do tornados happen in Poland?” Not often, but they do. One person was killed and 10 others were injured when a wave of tornadoes ripped through northern Poland, Polish media reported last Sunday. The hardest hit localities were in the Baltic region of Pomerania and two neighbouring provinces. Throughout the affected…
What brings you good or bad luck? Posted by Kasia on Jul 16, 2012
There are beliefs that particular events, rituals, actions and objects bring good or bad luck. Poland, like any other culture, has its own superstitions. ❋ Number 13 (numer 13, pechowa trzynastka) In Poland many people are superstitious about the number 13, especially of Friday 13th. They believe that the best way to avoid bad luck…