Category Archives: food talk

Is all in a pie

Posted on April 7, 2013 by

… it really is… or at least pies are rather important part of British cooking. There’s something comforting in their nice and steamy presence. And I’m not talking about sweet pies like apple pie or cherry pie, but savoury ones … Continue reading →

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Kaiserschmarrn or Breakfast like Sisi

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

Kaiserschmarrn what a funny name, isn’t it? Kaiser in Austrian German means “emperor” and schmarrn or schmarren means “nonsense”, Kaiserschmarrn is a sweet pancake which was designed as a dessert for empress Sisi wife of Franz Joseph I. Sisi is … Continue reading →

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Gravadlax or How To Grave the Salmon

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

Mr Fiance has been bragging about gravadlax for ages and I know he has made it successfully couple of times. So this winter I decided to finally brave the elements and have my go with this so yet popular treat. … Continue reading →

Posted in fish, food talk, ginger, gravadlax, gravlax, Jamie Oliver, lemon, salmon, salt | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Breakfast is Good Start

Posted on December 13, 2012 by

Winter seems to be the time of flu and infections, which finally came upon me. Got stuck in bed with fever and other trimmings so I’m in need for comfort and healthy food. Maybe pancakes aren’t the most healthy of … Continue reading →

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Ity Bitty Little Fishy

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

I’ve been searching for inspiration recently and one came from a british cooking program called “Dinner with Enemy”, it’s kind of cook out contest where amateurs are cooking and being judged by professionals. One episode was about fish cakes. What … Continue reading →

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November Means Soup

Posted on November 3, 2012 by

At least on my books. When the temperature goes down, and the sky is grey I’m craving soups, which are a quick comfort and easy fix. Last night I was looking for new recipes and came across this amazing soup and … Continue reading →

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Roll My Oats

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

Seemingly autmn is here to stay and I’m hibernating as it seems. I need more energy to make it through the day and as my four days off work (how much I love those bank holidays) seem to be regularly … Continue reading →

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Comfort is in the Soup

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

Recently I rediscovered pumpkin soup, the autumn in Poland came with it’s all glory (meaning rain, wind and cold), but the local markets started to display different autumn veggies and fruits. I started to smell the scent of pumpkin soup … Continue reading →

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Few Words of Pilav

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

As belly dancer I’m quite fond of Orient, let’s just keep to this word because it covers all possible areas of my interest. I love arabic and asian cousine, all amazing mingles of tastes, spices and colours. That makes me … Continue reading →

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Let Them Eat Grits

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

As you know from my previous posts I’m a big fan of grits, let’s face it most of Poles are. Grits is the part of our menu since early times.  Back in the days when there were no potatos or … Continue reading →

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