I think plums are seriously underrated, especially when it comes to pancakes. These fluffy pancakes with warm cinnamon plums, freshly whipped cream and homemade caramel might just convince you to give strawberries a little break. We’ve been a little disappointed…
A Breakfast Inspired by Omega-3 and Iron Sometimes I put a meal together simply because I’m craving a particular combination of flavours. Other times, I start by thinking about the nutrients I’d like to include. This spinach omelette recipe with…
From golden toast and crispy potatoes to coffee and freshly baked biscuits, what really happens to our food when we cook it, and what does science tell us about the possible health effects? There is something wonderfully familiar about the…
From green coffee beans and roasting chemistry to acrylamide, mycotoxins, pesticides, heavy metals and what laboratory testing reveals. There is something about coffee that makes it more than just a drink. The smell of freshly ground beans, the sound of…
Is there anything more Polish than cabbage? Honestly, sometimes I think Polish cuisine is built around it. This homemade Polish sauerkraut recipe celebrates one of the simplest ingredients in our traditional cooking, and one that finds its way into an…
I Could Eat Scones Every Single Day I absolutely love scones. Whether it’s a traditional British scone with clotted cream and raspberry jam or these delicious chocolate chip and apricot scones, I could honestly eat them every single day. There’s…
The Kind of Dinner I Grew Up With If you grew up in Poland, there’s a good chance you’ve eaten this dinner more times than you can count. Two golden-brown kotlety mielone, a generous spoonful of mashed potatoes and a…
Who Doesn’t Love Lasagne? Seriously, who doesn’t love lasagne? I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t. But I have certainly met a few lasagnes I didn’t love. I’ve had lasagne with tomato sauce so acidic it practically made…
Why I Make My Own Chicken Goujons There’s something about a Friday night that calls for crispy chicken, homemade chips and a generous spoonful of garlic sauce. I love that kind of dinner as much as anyone. But when it…
A Little Piece of Poland on a Plate If there’s one dish that truly represents Polish home cooking to me, it has to be pierogi. I grew up eating them, my parents grew up eating them, and so did my…
