Juniper (Juniperus communis)

Dried juniper berries have been a highly valued aromatic spice for centuries. They are added to venison, roast beef, pies, even to boiled sour cabbage. Added to marinades, they give the meat "feasted" (beef or mutton) aroma and flavor of game.

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Egg

The famous sculptor Brancusi argued, that the egg is "the most perfect form". There are many ancient legends and beliefs associated with the egg, what a vivid echo is the Easter egg (Easter egg). Some beliefs saw in the egg a sacred symbol of life – therefore if someone has stolen … read on

Scrambled eggs

For centuries, a dish made of eggs fried in butter or pork fat, which has been popular in Polish cuisine, often with the addition of finely sliced ​​sausage.

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Lamb

Especially baked whole was a delicacy of Old Polish cuisine. Tourists visiting Bulgaria and Romania have the opportunity, to find out (lambs are a national delicacy there), that our ancestors knew, what is good. So that there is no misunderstanding, We are reminding, that the lamb is young … read on

Millet

Millet groats, a delicacy of Old Polish and Slavic cuisine. Loose millet is a tasty addition to roasts, especially with a generous amount of sauce. The popularity of potatoes overshadowed the groats so valued by our ancestors, between them and millet. Wrong!… read on

Turkey

As poultry historians claim, wild turkey (Meleagris gallopaco) was domesticated in America in the "pre-Columbian era". Brillat-Savarin argued, from the point of view of the refined palate, that “the turkey is the most beautiful gift, which he gave the New World - the Old World ". In many countries, m. in. … read on

Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Dried out, chopped flakes or ground rhizomes of this exotic, the plants grown in the tropics are valuable, Healthy, an aromatic spice with a fairly wide range of uses. In other countries, ginger macerated in sugar syrup is sold, fried in … read on

Caviar

They're just fish eggs. It is rich in protein, nutritious and sometimes very tasty, such as the roe of salted herring, soaked and seasoned with a pinch of lemon juice and olive oil. The queen of eggs is the roe of sturgeon and salmon, called caviar.

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