PolskaDoll
19 Oct 2008
Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]
Haha - now, if I either confirmed or denied that, it would no longer be a secret. ;)
Haha - now, if I either confirmed or denied that, it would no longer be a secret. ;)
PolskaDoll
19 Oct 2008
Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]
Yum. :) Haven't had mashed potatoes for ages. I'm making kotlet this week so I think I'll have some mash with them. :)
That's what I made today...with garlic gravy. :)
classic: chicken fried chicken (kotlet z kurczaka), mushed potatoes with dill and mizeria...
Yum. :) Haven't had mashed potatoes for ages. I'm making kotlet this week so I think I'll have some mash with them. :)
Justysia's kurczaczek :)
That's what I made today...with garlic gravy. :)
PolskaDoll
19 Oct 2008
Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]
We'll need to have some form of PF cook-a-thon at some time. :)
Mines was sober. :)
We'll need to have some form of PF cook-a-thon at some time. :)
beer chicken
Mines was sober. :)
PolskaDoll
19 Oct 2008
Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]
I do too...now. I didn't before but then about a year or more ago I realised I was eating a load of crap so I started to teach myself a few things. Now it's a favourite past-time...only wish I had more time to do it. ;)
I do too...now. I didn't before but then about a year or more ago I realised I was eating a load of crap so I started to teach myself a few things. Now it's a favourite past-time...only wish I had more time to do it. ;)
PolskaDoll
22 Oct 2008
Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]
Always interested :)
(Why not sign up to PF? It's free ;)
I make a really killer mushroom soup if you are interested,
Always interested :)
(Why not sign up to PF? It's free ;)
PolskaDoll
23 Oct 2008
Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]
Agree. Well done Polson, I don't know how you manage it but you're a star for all your prediction calculation work :)
Admin and I are happy to accept 2nd and 3rd place (he's 3rd of course ;)
Nice year round up szarlotka :) You missed Baby Spice though... :)
I'd like to add a Best PF Omnibus Reporter subsection to the awards with nominees of szarlotka, Vincent and miranda. It goes to szarlotka this year of course with many thanks. Keep it up! :)
The Good Citizen Award
And the winner is Polson -
Agree. Well done Polson, I don't know how you manage it but you're a star for all your prediction calculation work :)
Admin and I are happy to accept 2nd and 3rd place (he's 3rd of course ;)
Nice year round up szarlotka :) You missed Baby Spice though... :)
I'd like to add a Best PF Omnibus Reporter subsection to the awards with nominees of szarlotka, Vincent and miranda. It goes to szarlotka this year of course with many thanks. Keep it up! :)
PolskaDoll
27 Oct 2008
UK, Ireland / Hand washing at public toilets in the UK [75]
So do I. I wouldn't have it otherwise. Part of my job involves Infection Control and it's er...interesting what kinds of bugs live in these public toilets. Wetting the fingertips does absolutely nothing, they'd be as well not washing their hands (considering they probably picked up even more germs by simply touching the tap).
I do know what you mean though Magdalena, I see it often too and mothers telling their kids just to "rinse their hands under the water". I'm not sure why people don't wash their hands properly. Sometimes the handsoap in these toilets can be a bit harsh on skin but it's better than not washing at all.
A good alternative back-up but shouldn't replace handwashing overall. Battles MRSA but doesn't touch C-Diff. Luckily you shouldn't find too much C-Diff lurking in public toilets. :)
I tend to wash my hands in copious amounts of soap and hot water,
So do I. I wouldn't have it otherwise. Part of my job involves Infection Control and it's er...interesting what kinds of bugs live in these public toilets. Wetting the fingertips does absolutely nothing, they'd be as well not washing their hands (considering they probably picked up even more germs by simply touching the tap).
I do know what you mean though Magdalena, I see it often too and mothers telling their kids just to "rinse their hands under the water". I'm not sure why people don't wash their hands properly. Sometimes the handsoap in these toilets can be a bit harsh on skin but it's better than not washing at all.
use the antiseptic hand wash that I tend to have with me. This avoids MRSA too.
A good alternative back-up but shouldn't replace handwashing overall. Battles MRSA but doesn't touch C-Diff. Luckily you shouldn't find too much C-Diff lurking in public toilets. :)
PolskaDoll
27 Oct 2008
UK, Ireland / Hand washing at public toilets in the UK [75]
Yeah you're doing well so far - keep it up. :)
You're right. Though it's better to just use the gel/spray without using the water at all because you need to touch the tap to turn it on and then off (so when you're turning it off with clean hands you're picking up the germs you put there when your hands were dirty). Bar soap is disgusting in public places and if you see it there don't use it - believe it or not it harbours a lot of bugs!
However, people can become obsessed with bugs and superbugs but the superbugs are mostly present in hospitals/nursing homes so don't panic if you can't wash your hands in a public toilet as thoroughly as you would at home or at work.
OMG, something else to worry about. All in all I'm amazed I'm still alive.
Yeah you're doing well so far - keep it up. :)
And sometimes the soap dispensers look that disgusting I would rather just rinse and spray some anitceptic spray on my hands.
You're right. Though it's better to just use the gel/spray without using the water at all because you need to touch the tap to turn it on and then off (so when you're turning it off with clean hands you're picking up the germs you put there when your hands were dirty). Bar soap is disgusting in public places and if you see it there don't use it - believe it or not it harbours a lot of bugs!
However, people can become obsessed with bugs and superbugs but the superbugs are mostly present in hospitals/nursing homes so don't panic if you can't wash your hands in a public toilet as thoroughly as you would at home or at work.
PolskaDoll
2 Nov 2008
UK, Ireland / Polish Festivals/Exhibitions/Events in UK [91]
Finally! There is an event planned for next April in Edinburgh (Leith really). Could be fun. :)
Festival is in Pole position to cross the cultural divide
Finally! There is an event planned for next April in Edinburgh (Leith really). Could be fun. :)
A MASSIVE three-day festival of Polish culture, the first of its kind in Edinburgh, is to be held next year.
The Polish Cultural Festival will feature a Polish Medieval Market, as well as music, theatre, exhibitions and film screenings.
The event is expected to attract more than 10,000 people, and organisers said they hope it will appeal to local Scots as well as ex-pat Poles living in the Capital.
The Polish Cultural Festival will feature a Polish Medieval Market, as well as music, theatre, exhibitions and film screenings.
The event is expected to attract more than 10,000 people, and organisers said they hope it will appeal to local Scots as well as ex-pat Poles living in the Capital.
Organisers said they wanted to create "a lip-smacking feast of Polish culture" for the whole city to enjoy, with the aim of helping bring the Polish and Scottish communities closer together.
Festival is in Pole position to cross the cultural divide
PolskaDoll
2 Nov 2008
UK, Ireland / Polish Festivals/Exhibitions/Events in UK [91]
Well yeah :) . I had read it in the paper the other day and then forgot about it until I heard it on Orła. :) I think this is one I should manage to get to. :)
But no pirates. Disappointing. :( hehe
Well yeah :) . I had read it in the paper the other day and then forgot about it until I heard it on Orła. :) I think this is one I should manage to get to. :)
Beware flying axes and occasional hails of arrows.
But no pirates. Disappointing. :( hehe
PolskaDoll
2 Nov 2008
UK, Ireland / Polish Festivals/Exhibitions/Events in UK [91]
Good but I think you might be easy to spot.
Good but I think you might be easy to spot.
PolskaDoll
2 Nov 2008
UK, Ireland / Polish Festivals/Exhibitions/Events in UK [91]
I'll find you, don't worry. ;)
Finding Bart? Oh you mean the festival. Well, if you're coming up, let me know! :) I'll be keeping my eye on the website for further updates. :)
Plus I just noticed this at the Traverse Theatre on 5th Nov. So I'm going to see about going along to that if I can. :)
Yeah, and you won't have any problems with finding me :)
I'll find you, don't worry. ;)
Actually, I might be up for that!
Finding Bart? Oh you mean the festival. Well, if you're coming up, let me know! :) I'll be keeping my eye on the website for further updates. :)
Plus I just noticed this at the Traverse Theatre on 5th Nov. So I'm going to see about going along to that if I can. :)
PolskaDoll
3 Nov 2008
Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]
Congratulations WB :)
Wroclaw Boy is going to be a Daddy.
Congratulations WB :)
PolskaDoll
7 Nov 2008
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]
It's the old story. If they owe you money you'll wait forever and a day for it, if you owe them money however, they want it pronto. I had a bill of £9 once which I forgot to pay. The first letter I received from them about it was a notification that their lawyers had been notified and they intended to take me to court. Scare tactics. I called them up and told them they'd given me the best laugh of that week. I told them to add it onto the next bill, which they did and it was duly paid.
A few months later and the same company over charged me and then owed me something like £20. I told them and they said they would recredit my account...waited and waited and nothing. So I sent them a letter saying my lawyer had been notified and I intended to take them to court...never got a reply but I did get that £20 credited to my account within days.
It's the old story. If they owe you money you'll wait forever and a day for it, if you owe them money however, they want it pronto. I had a bill of £9 once which I forgot to pay. The first letter I received from them about it was a notification that their lawyers had been notified and they intended to take me to court. Scare tactics. I called them up and told them they'd given me the best laugh of that week. I told them to add it onto the next bill, which they did and it was duly paid.
A few months later and the same company over charged me and then owed me something like £20. I told them and they said they would recredit my account...waited and waited and nothing. So I sent them a letter saying my lawyer had been notified and I intended to take them to court...never got a reply but I did get that £20 credited to my account within days.
PolskaDoll
10 Nov 2008
Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]
PD has been cooking again. :) This time placki ziemniaczane. :) They were delicious (even if I do say so myself ;) It's probably not traditional ingrediants but close enough. :)
PD has been cooking again. :) This time placki ziemniaczane. :) They were delicious (even if I do say so myself ;) It's probably not traditional ingrediants but close enough. :)
Sizzling! :)
Yummy. :)
PolskaDoll
10 Nov 2008
Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]
Well, silly me, I had no sour cream so I just used some mayo instead. It was fine though. :) Sour cream next time though.
I thought about that but then mayo seemed better. :)
Well, silly me, I had no sour cream so I just used some mayo instead. It was fine though. :) Sour cream next time though.
Or Ketchup?
I thought about that but then mayo seemed better. :)
PolskaDoll
10 Nov 2008
Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]
It didn't seem like a ketchup sort of a dish. So I went with the mayo. :)
It didn't seem like a ketchup sort of a dish. So I went with the mayo. :)
PolskaDoll
10 Nov 2008
Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]
With glue and they'll probably taste of paper and glue... ;)
Have a go at making them wildrover! ;)
With glue and they'll probably taste of paper and glue... ;)
Have a go at making them wildrover! ;)
PolskaDoll
10 Nov 2008
PolskaDoll
10 Nov 2008
Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]
PD's ingredients:
Two large baking potatoes
Flour (1oz)
2 small or 1 large onion
1 egg
salt and pepper
Hmmm, I think I forgot something, I dunno what though. :}
PD's ingredients:
Two large baking potatoes
Flour (1oz)
2 small or 1 large onion
1 egg
salt and pepper
Hmmm, I think I forgot something, I dunno what though. :}
PolskaDoll
10 Nov 2008
Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]
lol - yes that too!
You'll need oil for frying. Those ingredients make for 6 potato cakes. :)
Actually, you're right in a way, I broke my grater tonight making them so must buy a new one! ;)
sour cream ;)
lol - yes that too!
You'll need oil for frying. Those ingredients make for 6 potato cakes. :)
a grater ;) That is the worst bit :)
Actually, you're right in a way, I broke my grater tonight making them so must buy a new one! ;)
PolskaDoll
10 Nov 2008
Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]
lol yes, I was a bit vigorous this evening, I was in a hurry! ;)
lol yes, I was a bit vigorous this evening, I was in a hurry! ;)
PolskaDoll
10 Nov 2008
Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]
;) I think the grater came off worse than I did. It's in a couple of bits now... ;)
I'll post more as I cook (attempt to cook) them. :)
;) I think the grater came off worse than I did. It's in a couple of bits now... ;)
I'll post more as I cook (attempt to cook) them. :)
PolskaDoll
10 Nov 2008
Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]
Then again, I read through lots of recipes and they all said "grated". Hmmm...
Then again, I read through lots of recipes and they all said "grated". Hmmm...
PolskaDoll
16 Nov 2008
Food / Do Polish people really love cabbage ?? [78]
The best use of cabbage is in gołąbki. Or soup. :)
The best use of cabbage is in gołąbki. Or soup. :)
PolskaDoll
17 Nov 2008
Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]
I've seen them made with the potato grated either through the small holes and the large holes. It's irrelevant now anyway...since my grater broke I only have the bit with the big holes. So until I buy a new one everything gets grated that way. ;)
I made gołąbki today but I won't be posting a picture. I used a savoy cabbage today for a change and it worked out OK, they didn't wrap as well as with white cabbage leaves but with a bit of persuasion they stayed wrapped and were tasty! :)
grated on the smallest holes
I've seen them made with the potato grated either through the small holes and the large holes. It's irrelevant now anyway...since my grater broke I only have the bit with the big holes. So until I buy a new one everything gets grated that way. ;)
I made gołąbki today but I won't be posting a picture. I used a savoy cabbage today for a change and it worked out OK, they didn't wrap as well as with white cabbage leaves but with a bit of persuasion they stayed wrapped and were tasty! :)
PolskaDoll
17 Nov 2008
Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]
Lol, apologies to my students. ;) There is a reasonable excuse, I bought a new camera today (to get even better pictures!) but the rechargable battery was needing charged. Next time I'll take loads... ;)
Maybe next week, maybe in 2 weeks. Not sure. If there's anything next week it won't be something difficult.
While we're at it (and you're giving me a hard time ;) where's the pictures of all the delicious dishes you've cooked? ;)
Very disappointed tonight PD. Give up watching corrie to come to your cookery class, and what do I find? No recipe just a...
Lol, apologies to my students. ;) There is a reasonable excuse, I bought a new camera today (to get even better pictures!) but the rechargable battery was needing charged. Next time I'll take loads... ;)
I hope this class picks up next week again, with or without a new grater :)
Maybe next week, maybe in 2 weeks. Not sure. If there's anything next week it won't be something difficult.
While we're at it (and you're giving me a hard time ;) where's the pictures of all the delicious dishes you've cooked? ;)
PolskaDoll
17 Nov 2008
Food / Polish food in Pictures. [277]
Well, begin! I had only tasted Polish food, never cooked it until recently. Daunting task to cook gołąbki for the first time and as you see by the first pictures I posted, they were OK but not great. It just takes time.
Seems you're gentler with a grater than me anyway. :)
I look forward to your pictures of kotlet schabowy. :)
Well, begin! I had only tasted Polish food, never cooked it until recently. Daunting task to cook gołąbki for the first time and as you see by the first pictures I posted, they were OK but not great. It just takes time.
Seems you're gentler with a grater than me anyway. :)
I look forward to your pictures of kotlet schabowy. :)
PolskaDoll
12 Dec 2008
Food / Borscht - Zurek / Bialy barszcz recipe [153]
Yes llh1095 I think it's this - (Barszcz Bialy)
:)
Yes llh1095 I think it's this - (Barszcz Bialy)
:)
PolskaDoll
16 Dec 2008
Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]
Polson! I thought you saw this before now...
Admin and I have a tough job sorting out posts and things like that but those footie predictions you do...it's a wonderful job (and probably tougher ;). You're a PF star. :D
Polson! I thought you saw this before now...
Admin and I have a tough job sorting out posts and things like that but those footie predictions you do...it's a wonderful job (and probably tougher ;). You're a PF star. :D