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Poland goes nuts for doughnuts! Posted by Kasia on Feb 8, 2018
Fat Thursday marks the last Thursday before the start of the Lent. This last Thursday, prior to Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, is one of the most important holidays, and it mainly revolves around eating as many doughnuts as possible, all in the name of good luck!!! Doughnuts are considered to bring people happiness…
Is sour cream number one salad dressing in Poland? Posted by Kasia on Feb 7, 2018
Sour cream (śmietana) always has been number one dressing on a salad at my childhood home. Not only on the salad, but my mother used it a lot in the kitchen with other dishes. Śmietana was on pierogi, naleśniki, potatoes, in the soups, sauces, in cakes and other desserts! Everything is better with sour cream…
Going grocery shopping in Poland Posted by Kasia on Jan 31, 2018
I love Polish food! My husband loves Polish food! Who doesn’t love Polish food? Shopping at the Polish supermarket can be confusing…or not? Don’t fear! Let’s take a look at the vocabulary and some phrases that will help you get food at the polish grocery store! could you tell me where the … is? – czy może…
Making plans for a night out in Polish Posted by Kasia on Jan 30, 2018
Going out is so much fun! Going out for dinner, to the movies, spending an evening ice skating! So much to do! But what if your Polish friends don’t speak English and you have to make your plans in Polish? Or you just want to impress them and plan the whole evening using your amazing…
How did I do with Polish wedding superstitions??? Posted by Kasia on Jan 27, 2018
“Goin’ to the chapel and we’re gonna get married Goin’ to the chapel and we’re gonna get married Gee, I really love you And we’re gonna get married Goin’ to the chapel of love” Can you hear the wedding bells? Two hearts skipping a beat, a romantic proposal and plans for your future together! It…
Is renting a car in Poland easy? Posted by Kasia on Jan 15, 2018
You may or may not need a rental car in Poland. When I visit my country, I often use my family’s car or public transportation. However, there are times when having a car is just what yo need! There’s a lot to see in Poland – whether you’re visiting Warsaw, Kraków or any of Poland’s…
How to get rid of an annoying person in Polish Posted by Kasia on Jan 10, 2018
It can happen anywhere: at the library, at the bus stop, airport, park, work…There are always those times when there’s someone annoying us over and over. Yet, we often have no choice but to deal with them (especially at work). Even when we can break it off, we need to do it in a way…