In Poland, there's a day that's a bit like a carnival for your taste buds – it's called Fat Thursday. And no, it's not a day to celebrate the size of your waistline, but rather an annual tradition where calories take a backseat and delicious treats reign supreme, especially the iconic pączki. What is Fat […]
If there's one word every traveler in Poland should know, I'd say it's LODY (pronounced as /loh-dee/). After all, how can one survive a holiday without knowing where to look for ice cream? I must admit I really have a soft spot for ice cream - and since June has come and I'm already in […]
Visiting Poland and not having a taste of Polish vodka is like visiting Paris and not seeing the Eiffel Tower. It simply doesn’t count 😉 This transparent liquid with high alcohol percentage has been a traditional element of parties and celebrations for centuries; the formula and the production process have been mastered to such a […]
Abundant in fresh, mouthwatering fruit, the Polish summer is juicy, sweet and sour. If you happen to be visiting Poland during the summer months, don’t forget to drop by the greengrocer’s or one of the local markets in order to pamper your senses and give your taste buds a special treat. The fresh Polish fruit […]
Traveling is not only about admiring the sights, but also about immersing in the culture and tasting the local delicacies. And what’s the sweetest thing about visiting Poland? If you have a sweet tooth, you’ll find lots of things worth trying. Here’s our mouthwatering list. The classic Polish sweets also make great souvenirs to bring […]
Faworki, chruściki, chrust, angel wings - no matter what you call them, this ribbon-shaped pastry is absolutely irresistible! Light, sweet and crunchy, although the dough itself almost isn’t sweet at all. They’re our carnival favorite and they rule the Polish tables starting from New Year’s Eve, up until Lent. They’re so popular that if you […]
What’s the first kind of food that comes to your mind when you think of Poland? Pierogi? Bigos? Or perhaps kiełbasa? Well, it turns out that for many of our Guests it’s actually czernina - black soup, also known as czarna polewka. It is one of the oldest Polish soups and it has a very […]
One of the most exciting things about travelling is tasting the local cuisine. Some Polish dishes are known all over the world. We are sure you are familiar with pierogi, bigos and kiełbasa. Perhaps you’ve also heard of our traditional smoked cheese, oscypek, and Polish-style pickled cucumbers. But every culture has its own non-typical dishes […]
One of the most common New Year’s resolution is losing weight and quitting or reducing sweets intake. Was that on your list as well? Hard as it must have been so far, soon your determination will be put to a serious test: Fat Thursday is coming! In Polish tradition, the last Thursday before Lent is […]
Poland may lack the giant street events of the Carnival in Rio or the long tradition of Venice, but when carnival comes, we’re certainly not lacking in fun. While the warmer countries feast in the streets, Polish partygoers find themselves indoors, where they have ample opportunity to literally feast. Rich, sweet and sumptuous food is […]
