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Simple and delicious Polish fruit cake Posted by Kasia on Aug 28, 2020
There is nothing more delicious than a cake with fresh fruit in the summer and fall months! Nothing better than slicing into this fresh, filled with seasonal ingredients cake! A summer cake that I remember from my childhood (dzieciństwo) with much delight is a simple yellow cake baked in a large, rectangular pan, topped with…
Truly amazing wildlife in Poland Posted by Kasia on Aug 21, 2020
Wildlife (dzika przyroda) is something that adds to the beauty of nature. Each place has its own wildlife which is sometimes unique to that place. There are many national parks that can make you a witness to the wildlife in Poland and here are many rock formations hidden in the forests. So, when you plan…
The art of gardening in Poland Posted by Kasia on Aug 18, 2020
It seems like pandemic turned us all into gardeners this year! We all need something productive to go, especially now! I always loved nature, gardening and ability to have fresh, organic fruit and vegetables on my table. Since I was a little girl, all I remember is amazing fruit and so may different salads! I…
Homemade kompot – the best drink for every day! Posted by Kasia on Jul 31, 2020
Growing up on a fruit farm I definitely drank a lot of kompot in my life! Don’t confuse kompot juice with compote, which is a stewed fruit dessert. Kompot is popular in most Eastern European countries. According to Wikipedia, ‘Kompot is a non-alcoholic clear juice obtained by cooking fruit in a large volume of water…
Have you ever heard about kisiel, Polish dessert? Posted by Kasia on Jul 29, 2020
Kisiel is healthy (zdrowy), light (lekki) and perfect for every day, any time of the year! I remember eating it as a child all the time and we absolutely loved it! Kisiel is a very simple and quick dessert (prosty i szybki deser), very popular in Eastern Europeans countries. These easy desserts are usually made…
Cold cuts plate on a Polish table Posted by Kasia on Jul 23, 2020
You will find this staple on Polish table literally any time of the day: during breakfast, lunch or dinner! Looking beautiful, tasty and such a versatile dish – no matter how you want to taste what’s on it. It is very simple, yet elegant. Plate full of cold cuts (wędliny), often with different cheeses (sery)…
Go nuts for this Polish walnut vodka! Posted by Kasia on Jul 13, 2020
We all know that people in Poland have been making their own vodka since Middle Ages! They are famous for some of the best vodka blends available in the world! The most highly regarded clear Polish vodka brands include Belvedere, Chopin, Luksusowa, Pan Tadeusz and Wyborowa. You can find pretty much all of them at the…