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Kuchnia Polska
Kuchnia Polska means Polish Food or Polish Cuisine. I was reading one of several Polish themed blogs and websites and came upon an interesting article on Polish food. You can read the article here if you’d like: http://www.tastingpoland.com/food/list_of_polish_food.html. Of most … Continue reading
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Trzech Kroli
Well, here it is, the 12th Day of Christmas and the Feast of the Three Kings, also called the Epiphany, called Trzech Kroli in Polish. On this day people in Poland take small boxes containing chalk, a gold ring, and … Continue reading
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Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia
In case you didn’t know, I just wished you a Merry Christmas! Yes, as I am writing this, it is Christmas Day. Wigilia 2010 is history, but it was a very successful and memorable event. Twelve family and friends joined … Continue reading
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More Wigilia Preparation
Well, I am still busy getting ready for Wigilia. And getting excited. I’ve corresponded a bit with my friend (and co-conspirator) Ewa, and things are starting to take shape. First off, the guest list. It is growing. We’re up to … Continue reading
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Pierogi Party
2010 marks the sixth year that I have hosted an annual Pierogi Party at my house. And in 2010, I expanded…I also helped organzie a Pierogi Party for my family back in Wisconsin. Let me explain, and there are plenty … Continue reading
No internet access
As of the moment, I have no Internet connection at my hotel and they seem clueless how to fix it on a saturday, so you may not hear about this wonderful day until I get to wroclaw tomorrow eve, sorry!
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Our weather in Poland
I have a few minutes before our next “hop on the bus” moment and so will tell you a little about the weather here in Poland. First the big picture. We have crossed the Wisla river a number of times, … Continue reading
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Westerplatte
Well, chalk up another first for me, today I have seen the president, live and in person. Oh, not the one you’re thinking of. No, I saw the president of Poland, closer than any of you will probably ever get … Continue reading
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Next stop, Chicago
I am sitting at the Orlando airport, enjoying the free WiFi here, and ready to go. I was a bit antsy this morning and got up a bit early and so we got here a bit early, but that’s fine … Continue reading
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On Vacation
As of now, I am technically on vacation. My voice mail and email out of office messages are sent, all my tasks are covered, and for the next 18 days I need have no contact with work. It will be … Continue reading
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