BLS
13 Feb 2009
News / What's the stupidest question asked about Poland? [414]
My mother asked me if Poland had television...
My mother asked me if Poland had television...
BLS
31 Jan 2009
Food / Flour / Wheat in Poland [8]
I would like to buy whole wheat flour for making bread here in Kraków, but I am not sure which type to choose from the store shelf. I understand Graham, but there are several varieties at my local Tesco about which I have no clue. Here are the names:
Góralski Ciemny
Litewski
Niedzicki
Pieniński
Sądecki
Can anyone help me with descriptions or English translations? Are any of these considered whole wheat?
Also, can anyone explain the "Typ" that is listed on each package of flour? I see Typ 500, 550, etc., but have no idea what this means. Thanks!
I would like to buy whole wheat flour for making bread here in Kraków, but I am not sure which type to choose from the store shelf. I understand Graham, but there are several varieties at my local Tesco about which I have no clue. Here are the names:
Góralski Ciemny
Litewski
Niedzicki
Pieniński
Sądecki
Can anyone help me with descriptions or English translations? Are any of these considered whole wheat?
Also, can anyone explain the "Typ" that is listed on each package of flour? I see Typ 500, 550, etc., but have no idea what this means. Thanks!
BLS
19 Dec 2008
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]
My language school is quite miserly with the heating. Since it is always so cold in the classrooms, our teachers sometimes argue over which class gets the ONE space heater - however, the boss chides at anyone who uses it. In addition, the secretary opens the lobby window 2-3 times an hour to smoke a cigarette! Sometimes when I am waiting to teach a class, I need to wear my jacket.
I understand that energy is expensive here, but this is part of the cost of doing business...
My language school is quite miserly with the heating. Since it is always so cold in the classrooms, our teachers sometimes argue over which class gets the ONE space heater - however, the boss chides at anyone who uses it. In addition, the secretary opens the lobby window 2-3 times an hour to smoke a cigarette! Sometimes when I am waiting to teach a class, I need to wear my jacket.
I understand that energy is expensive here, but this is part of the cost of doing business...
BLS
24 Oct 2008
Law / Poland - Temporary Residence card - Karta pobytu - required documents [142]
I hope you enjoy you trip to L'wow - it was a real eye-opener for me. I will never complain about Krakow's public transportation again!!!
I am off to Lwów next weekend for the same reason
I hope you enjoy you trip to L'wow - it was a real eye-opener for me. I will never complain about Krakow's public transportation again!!!