Kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)

Leafy vegetables clearly underestimated. Its intensely green, fancifully curled leaves are a real decoration of platters, especially in combination with a delicate range of pinkness of various types of cold meats. Ale dekoracyjność jarmużu to tylko połowa … read on

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) … read on

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 … 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.

Gloger tells, that when to the heroic general Kazimierz Pulaski (1747-1779) they were sent “as a gift a peculiar sack of potatoes, his cook, … read on

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