Weekends in the Kitchen and Beyond
It’s been a while since I posted an article, the reason being that the only time I have had left after the day is done is go to sleep. I’m sure you know what I mean! But last weekend, we took a break from it all and treated ourselves. It must have been the rainiest […]
Over the course of my life, I’ve discovered that not everyone likes chocolate. Yikes!! But what really pulls at my heart strings is when someone who loves chocolate develops an allergy to chocolate. What a nightmare that must be! When I tried to research what chemical in chocolate could possibly trigger such a reaction, the […]
These cookies beautifully exemplify the rugged roots of Polish culture from centuries ago–or at least my exotic view of it. They are crunchy, gritty, and sharp-tasting. They are not very sweet, although a lot of honey goes into them. I can imagine munching on them after a long, exhausting trek through snowy, mountainous terrain. No […]
After a couple of weeks of baking holiday cakes and cookies, I was in need of baking something quick and easy. I returned to my all-time favorite, the chocolate chip cookie. But since it’s wintertime, and winter and spices tend to go hand-in-hand, I decided to try out a spiced chocolate chip cookie to shake […]
Honey-based gingerbread cookies are a Polish specialty. The city of Toruń is particularly known for their gingerbread cookies. The cookies date back to the Medieval times–I love them just for this reason! While Christmas-themed gingerbread cookies are made in our home during the holiday season, these cookies can be enjoyed anytime of year. Wedel is one brand that we […]