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

Food / Paczki - Receipe for polish donuts [19]

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Paczki recipe

Good day,

I did do a "search," but for some reason, I can't get to the "link."

So, forgive the repeated request. But, does anyone have a good Pączki recipe? Or, can you provide a new link?

Thank you kindly,
Karinka

Food / New Polish Recipe Website - I Love Pierogi [17]

So looking forward to upcoming recipes! Site looks really nice so far. Good luck!

Regards,
Karinka

History / POLISH MEMORIES OF CHERNOBYL...April 26th 1986 [32]

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Poland and Chernobyl

Good day,

I'm currently reading Life Exposed-Biological Citizens after Chernobyl. It's a disturbing, heart breaking read about the social/political/health after effects of Chernobyl. Poland is mentioned with respect to the radioactive plume hovering over the area initially after the "event" and possible "after effects".

To those of you living in Poland, how do you feel about the "event?" Are you concerned?

With respect,
Karinka

Life / "Oh the Strawberry, Raspberry, Good wine that I drink......" Polka song request - need a good recording [11]

This is just my preference, with no offense intended to anyone's preference....but I just don't care for the "German type Oompapa" Polkas....I prefer the Polonian polkas Polonius3 mentioned...doing the "polish hop"....etc. That is what I grew up with and love dancing to.

Thanks for the link Raph. I too grew up listening to the Sunday Morning Polka Party! :)

Regards,
Karinka

Life / "Oh the Strawberry, Raspberry, Good wine that I drink......" Polka song request - need a good recording [11]

Good day,

No harm intended....so sorry if I offended you.

Both sets of my Grandparents are from Poland. Both emigrated to the US.

I grew up attending/living the large Polish weddings with the live Polka bands,food, post wedding "Open Houses" with more food and more music!, etc. This song inevitably was always played. For some reason, I always loved it. I had no idea it wasn't "liked" in Poland.....

My apologies....I just remember the "good times"....

Regards,
Karinka

Life / Help...any Polish remedies for hives? [17]

Thanks Skysoulmate....

I AM doing the "exercise thing" as well. I try to go to the gym at least 3 times a week and I fence 2 to 3 times a week. Usually, the exercise helps. But, lately, it isn't enough. :( (Things have been more than tough lately. Hence, the request for "HELP" from the forum)....I've used "Polish remedies" for colds, infection, etc. in the past with great success....so I thought I'd ask for advice for "stress"

Again....thanks....you have all been so kind and helpful. :)

Regards,
Karinka

Life / Help...any Polish remedies for hives? [17]


I wish it were that easy... :) Thanks for the laugh. You made my day. I SO wish it were that easy. (Long, LONG, story...no need to bore you with the details.)

THANK YOU ALL, SINCERELY, for the replies.

I realize I need to deal with the "trigger". But, right now, that isn't as easy as it seems.

I'm doing the antihistimines...but it appears, too late. I will start using them as a prophylactic BEFORE I have to deal with the "third party".

I'm also doing Tai Chi. (My doctor recommended it as a form of "natural" stress relief. He knows I don't want to do the drug route.) It does help calm my mind....but my body still "reacts" with the hives.

Thanks again everyone who responded. Great tips and encouragement. Something I SO NEED right now.

Dziękuję bardzo,
Regards,
Karinka

Food / Lazanki recipe request please.... [12]

Dziękuję bardzo!

I'm off to the grocery store to pick up the ingredients!

:)

Karinka

Food / Lazanki recipe request please.... [12]

Tak!

:)

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

Love / Opinion from Polish men on this please (Polish men so 'spiritually' romantic?) [43]


Ugh! I am trying so hard to learn this language. I already have a "small library" of "Learn Polish
CDs and books. By the time I figure out "who you are talking to", what "case" you are in, what "ending" the word has, whether the situation is "formal or informal", and the context of the conversation.....I'm exhausted and frustrated!

I studied the French language in High School. That was easy compared to Polish!

But...the determination is there, so hopefully, I'll have some grasp of the language before my next trip to Poland.

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