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Broke My Elbow...">Broke My Elbow...
Soooo, yesterday I took a bit of a tumble off my bike (long story a car turned right in front of me around a corner in the parking lot, I braked hard, wheels skittered out, girl down). This morning I finally got talked into going to the doctor, and the result...
Read moreMussels with White Wine">Mussels with White Wine
Recipe from Bon Appétit
Leftover pierogi filling?">Leftover pierogi filling?
Why not keep it Polish and make some potato pancakes out of it? Here is a recipe, all you need to do is add some eggs and seasonings (optional): http://www.polskafoods.com/polish-food-blog/potato-pancakes-placki-ziemniaczane-recipe Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreFreezing Potato Pierogi">Freezing Potato Pierogi
I agree with Sam, we flash freeze ours to preserve the nutrients and flavor. Cookie sheets work great and as long as you keep them sealed after you put them in bags, they should last for up to a year or longer. Reading More May Cause...
Read moreHelp a vegetarian out with Boeuf Bourguignon??">Help a vegetarian out with Boeuf Bourguignon??
Hello! I'm a vegetarian cooking for my partner's family (normally he would help out, but he is away for work right up until the dinner). I want to make boeuf bourguinon after the suggestion of a few people, but would love suggestions for a particular (simple-ish yet tasty) recipe -...
Read moreISO Polish lentil soup recipe">ISO Polish lentil soup recipe
Sounds like a recipe from the East part of Poland. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moretough pot roast - overcooked or not cooked long enough?">tough pot roast - overcooked or not cooked long enough?
I also learned the hard way that you usually have to cook much longer than expected with slow cookers, and now I always cook on high. Reading More May Cause Envy...
Read moreMy beef brisket was actually a briquette--where did I go wrong?">My beef brisket was actually a briquette--where did I go wrong?
I agree on cooking longer. I just did a Polish goulash and every time I checked, after 6 hours on low, the meat was hard. My Polish husband said to cook even longer! It seemed counter-intuitive, but I put in on HIGH and cooked another several hours....
Read morePolish Appetizer Needed">Polish Appetizer Needed
I agree with Starka, all Polish food is not heavy. I think Polish-American food is heavy, but Polish food that is enjoyed today in Poland is quite varied and includes lots of fresh salads, veggies, light soups, beet dishes, etc. Beet salad or marinated mushrooms are a nice...
Read morePolish side dish">Polish side dish
There are some fabulous Polish salads that are easy to make if you have a food processor. Cucumber salad (Mizeria) is popular, but one of my favorite Polish salads is actually a Apple Leek salad with honey and lemon and parsley. Polish food can sometimes be heavy, especially...
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I love food. Unfortunately, I can't cook worth a damn. I've been known to even burn water.
When I watch chefs and good cooks on tv, I'm so envious of their skills. This blog is the closest I get to cooking, other than the microwave ;)
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John, New Englander turned Cali dude