Yes, only six days from now and I will be back in Poland. I was reflecting on that today and realized that in my last post yesterday, I forgot a huge chunk of what I hope to experience, and that is the food of Poland. Last time I was there I totally enjoyed the food (and drink) and I’m sure this time will be on a par with that, maybe even wildly exceed it.
Some of what I hope to experience:
- Home Cooking. Maybe I’ll even have the chance to help and maybe learn something. And at the very least I know how to chop stuff and can do the dishes
- New Foods (perhaps prepared in old ways). I’m sure there are dishes I’ve never had before. I don’t think i tried naleśniki (at least not savory ones) last time. There may be other dishes as well. I’d like to try new foods.
- Old Foods (perhaps prepared in new ways). I had the best mushrooms and mushroom sauce ever last year in Poland. I’m sure I can have equally good or better this time. And what else? There are many foods that I’d love to experience with maybe a Polish twist to them.
- Pierogi. Need I say more. This is food of the gods, definitely.
- Bigos. All I can say is “yumm.” There are so many varieties, and each I’m sure will be wonderful.
- Ukrainian Food. I’ve never had much besides varenyky (вареники). Now is the time! I remember having these years and years ago at the International Folk Festival in Milwaukee. Wonderful. And I’m sure there’s more.
- Polish beer and Polish Vodka. Oh yeah!
- Kiełbasa, kabunosy, and other smoked delicacies
- Oscypek and other Polish cheeses. I love cheese of all type.
- Vegetables and Fruits. It will be great to taste whatever is in season.
And so much more. Yumm, I am getting hungry now. I can’t wait!
ok. the crepes I understand. Same with the Ukrainian pierogies. But what’s up with a wooden guitar mentioned in the midst of food? What is kabunosky? Oh, and I LOVE Oscypek! Enjoy the foods!