Food / Why Poles not like rice? [98]


To be honest there are lots of regional variations just as there is for ragu ( bolognese ) sauce. I put different things in paella depending on what's in the fridge. It's supposed to be made using 'bomba' rice though.

Food / Polish Salted Butter [68]


My source is stating that Poland is releasing reserves of Polish butter to counter the rising prices. Butter wars!!

notesfrompoland.com/2024/12/17/polish-government-releases-strategic-butter-reserves/

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [816]


I'll let Johnny answer that one as he has guessed the meaning :)


No. It means to not be nearly as good as the person or thing to which you're referring. But I'm sure you're well aware of the meaning :)

Life / Why women's rights are not respected here in Poland? [160]


I just like to point out from time to time the idiocy of his posts :)

It would be easy to match 'dumb male' posts for every one of his 'dumb women' ones but what's the point?

One thing's for sure. He doesn't respect women's rights whether in Poland or the US.

Life / Why women's rights are not respected here in Poland? [160]


Just like this man! I'm sure you didn't miss it when I posted it earlier but acknowledging it wouldn't suit your narrative that only women are morons.



You really are so very predictable.

Life / Why women's rights are not respected here in Poland? [160]


Really?

Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 3 [818]


Feeding of the alien ;)

Off-Topic / Music Thread - part 2 [970]

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Food / Polish cakes made in Poland [115]


Interesting. I saw that pic and thought you'd made a mistake. It looks like a load of bread rolls to me.

Travel / About cars, electric and combustion in Poland. [162]


Sadly, yes.


I would never have another Mazda. That was another of my disastrous buys :(

Food / Why Poles not like rice? [98]


The original dish doesn't contain fish:

thepaellacompany.co.uk/history.html#:~:text=Now%20paella%20is%20the%20generic,with%20green%20and%20white%20beans.
independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/paella-seafood-valencia-study-b2041089.html

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [816]


Is this something to do with Kaczyński?


You can't hold a candle to someone?

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [816]


Like a cat would play with a mouse?

Food / Black pudding & kaszanka [36]


Absolutely disgusting stuff :(:(

Life / The climate for gardening in Poland [340]

Horseradish root!

Food / Polish cakes made in Poland [115]


They look like sausage rolls to me.

Is that Sernik in 103 and 105? The one with white icing? on the top.

Life / The climate for gardening in Poland [340]


It doesn't look like it but is it beetroot?

Life / The climate for gardening in Poland [340]


I know but their digging saves you having to pull the plants out of the ground :)


152 :)

Food / Why Poles not like rice? [98]


I've only made it with prawns and chicken but maybe I'll try it with fish. Not sure I would go for trout though.

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [816]

What is the significance of Nowogrodzka Street?

Food / Polish Christmas Eve Dinner recipes [84]


On Christmas Eve? For Wigilia? I always thought it was just fish and no meat served at all.

Life / The climate for gardening in Poland [340]


No idea really unless you are hoping that some creatures will come along and dig them up, therefore saving you some time and effort.

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [816]


I know but I'm struggling with those.


It's all gone to crap?


In the sense of seasoned?

No idea about the tomcat one...

Law / Gun control in Poland: should Polish people be allowed to own guns? [1070]


Laser guns. No live ammunition will be used.


Take your own advice for once then. Your post #695 has little to do with the thread.

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [816]


He has drawn attention to himself, arousing suspicion, as his guilty conscience has left him fearful of being exposed?

Life / Polish folklore/legends [61]

I know about that story. He was eaten by mice.

Off-Topic / Music Thread - part 2 [970]

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Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [816]


Someone will jump into the conversation and react even though they're not directly mentioned? If the cap fits, wear it?

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [816]


Something is weighing heavily on someone? They're worried?

Over here something would weigh on one's mind, not liver.


Good old Jo Brand! I always think of 'fairy hammocks' when I think of her.

Off-Topic / Music Thread - part 2 [970]

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