Food / What is your favorite Polish Vodka? [653]

I recently "discovered" Luksusowa (Polish) vodka in my local grocery store. I used to love drinking white wines, but the sulfates in the wines suddenly became problematic for me. So, I switched to vodka. This is the only one I really seem to enjoy. It is very smooth, not "biting" at all.

Na Zdrowie!

Food / Easter eggs colored with onion skins [8]

Yes. I let them cool down in the "skin water" for about 30 minutes. Then I placed them in the refrigerator. Should I have oiled them before refrigerating them?

Regards,
Karinka

Food / Easter eggs colored with onion skins [8]

I did add vinegar and a little salt to the water when I boiled the skins/eggs. Perhaps it wasn't enough.

Thanks for your reply!
Karinka

Language / Which preposition for 'at'? [58]

Ugh!

I too, am trying SO HARD to learn the Polish language. I already have a small library of "Learn Polish" CDs and books.

By the time I have figured out "who" I am talking to, "what" I am talking about, "what" context the conversation is, what "gender" the words are, what "case" I'm in and whether the conversation is "formal" or "informal", I'm exhausted and frustrated! By then, I've forgotten what I wanted to say in the first place! :(

Going to try the books recommended above.

Karinka

Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

Ok....I don't live in Poland....I live in the US. Both sets of my grandparents immigrated to the US. Since I was a little girl, I have always dreamed of visiting the country where my grandparents came from. Last year, I was finally able to visit Poland with a Polish friend of mine.

Not being a Polish native, I realize that my impressions will be different. But, I LOVED Poland. I loved the food (To me, everything is so fresh. It isn't loaded with all of the preservatives like it is in the States. My favorites were the trout, the cheese, and the salads. ). I loved the nature. The countrysides are truly breathtaking. It was so wonderful not seeing billboards everywhere. I really love the Polish herding dogs!!!!! I'm sorry, but I can't remember the name. But they are big, white, and wonderful!!!!! I loved the Open Markets. Got a GREAT pair of boots there!!!!

I have to say that I agree with the statements that some Polish people just seem so negative and don't smile. But, given the history of Poland, I can't say as I blame them. It is interesting to note, however....that in the US....at least to me anyway....the Polish people are much more positive, smiling, happy, and hospitable.

I realize that I don't live in Poland, so day to day experiences are different from a "week's visit"...but you truly have a beautiful country. I loved it and hope to return someday. It's better than you think.....

Karinka