From A to Z about the W-Z | The classical Varsovian wuzetka cake from the war times
The war history of wuzetka Wuzetka is a chocolate sponge and cream pie which originated in Warsaw. Its name most probably derived from the Warsaw W-Z Route, on which the…
Traveling in time to the Polish fast food reality of the 70s | Paszteciki szczecińskie aka Szczecin patties
Szczecin patties (Polish: paszteciki szczecińskie) are a type of fried yeast dough stuffed with meat or vegetable. It is a typical dish for Szczecin, the city located in the north-western…
Fuel for festivities: food traditions during the carnival season across the countries
What is carnival? Generally, carnival is the period before the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar. The word “Carnevale” dates back to the 14th century and means “to say…
Rough Polish chrusty, French bugnes or American angel wings: the Carnival pastry under different names
Angel wings are a traditional sweet crisp pastries made from dough that has been shaped into thin twisted ribbons, which are deep-fried and sprinkled with powdered sugar. Angel wings are…
Best cuisines in the world ranked by a famous travel guide: there are many surprises
A cuisine is a style of cooking characterized by distinctive ingredients, techniques and dishes, and usually connected with a specific culture or geographic region. Regional food preparation customs, and ingredients…
Eating little hooves | Recipe for kopytka aka Polish potato dumplings
Kopytka (literally: little hooves) are a kind of potato dumplings in Polish, Lithuanian, and Belarussian cuisines. They resemble Italian gnocchi when it comes to taste and appearance, but they differ…
Dried fruit compote as a Christmas drink | Recipe and popularity in different countries
Kompot (English: compote) is a non-alcoholic sweet beverage that may be served both hot or cold. It depends on the tradition and season. The fruits that are usually used for…
At the crossroads of tradition and the Orient | Mulled wine as a Christmas beverage
Mulled wine, also known as spiced wine or hot wine, is an alcoholic drink usually made from red wine, along with various mulling spices. Sometimes raisins are added in order…
Christmas Eve dinner at Polish foresters | Recipe for kulebiak with sauerkraut and wild mushrooms
Kulebiak (English: coulibiac, from Russian: кулебя́ка) is a type of Russian pirog usually stuffed with salmon or sturgeon, rice or buckwheat, hard-boiled eggs, mushrooms, onions, and dill. The pie is…
The smell of the Christmas krokiety | Recipe for the Polish stuffed crepes that resemble croquettes
Krokiety z kapustą i grzybami (English: sauerkraut and mushroom croquettes) are one of the staple dishes in Poland for Wigilia (English: Christmas Eve). Krokiety are savory Polish pancakes which are…