Archive for 'Traditions'
Poland’s very own, beautiful and one of a kind cheese! Posted by Kasia on Dec 29, 2021
Have you heard the word OSCYPEK before??? If you have, then you probably tried it as well. One of a kind, absolutely beautifully looking Polish smoked cheese made of salted sheep milk hailing from the highland Tatra Podhale region of Poland. And when I say beautiful, I mean it! I bet you have never seen…
No alcohol on Christmas Eve in Poland Posted by Kasia on Dec 24, 2021
I think everyone should experience traditional Polish Christmas, at least once! Food is amazing, so many traditions involved, you are going to love it! Christmas is probably the most important holiday in Poland. Spent with family and friends, 3 days long (Christmas Eve is super important, probably more than actual Christmas Day…and then there is…
Brownies the Polish way Posted by Kasia on Dec 9, 2021
Today is National Brownies Day! What a better way to celebrate it, if not with a delicious, home made or bakery bought, brownie!!!? Every year brownie lovers celebrate National Brownie Day! Warm, chewy, and rich, a nice chocolate (at least the way I like it) brownie is the perfect dessert (idealny deser). You can indulge in…
What Christmas Markets to visit in Poland this Holiday season? Posted by Kasia on Nov 30, 2021
One of the best things I remember about Christmas when I lived in Poland was visiting Christmas Markets! So many big cities and small towns have their markets during Holiday season. While some of the markets are perhaps more attractive than others, each of them is unique and worth visiting. Wrocław Christmas Market is definitely…
How many spices can you name in Polish? Posted by Kasia on Nov 29, 2021
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without amazing food! And because Holidays are just around the corner, let’s see if you need help translating those spice ingredients in recipes? Spices started to become popular in medieval times when soldiers and traders brought them back to their countries from different corners of the globe. Their rarity made spices…
Have you tried steak tartare from the Polish menu? Posted by Kasia on Nov 12, 2021
If you dined at traditional Polish restaurants, you probably know that Steak Tartare is the King of Polish appetizers! It is typically a special or delicacy and often described as one of the most delicious items on the Polish menu. Tartare is not only delicious beef, but also a variety of additions that will allow you…
Eat your cake and plate too? Posted by Kasia on Oct 14, 2021
Having a birthday party? Do you use paper plates, ceramic? Did you know that in Poland a lot of people use waffles/wafers as plates! Once you are done with the cake, eat the plate too! In Poland you can buy “Wafle tortowe“in pretty much each grocery store (sklep spożywczy). They usually come in a package…