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Post by Jaga on Nov 19, 2005 10:32:25 GMT -7
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Post by rdywenur on Nov 19, 2005 11:16:54 GMT -7
How about a recipe for a vegetable salad. My cousin made one that had small potaotes cut up, carrots, peas, and I think cucumbers and other things and had a dressing. Not sure if it was oil and vinegar or a mayo base but it was delicious and although I have asked for the clarification on the dressing get no response. Is anyone familiar with this and do you hae a recipe.
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Post by rdywenur on Nov 19, 2005 11:18:35 GMT -7
Another dish was platcki (Plum cake) No matter where I went everyone was serving this.
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Post by Jaga on Nov 19, 2005 11:27:28 GMT -7
Another dish was platcki (Plum cake) No matter where I went everyone was serving this. Sure, I have a recipe for placki on the site ! Would you like to be one of the moderators here? |
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Post by rdywenur on Nov 19, 2005 11:27:39 GMT -7
Just recently I asked my mom if she remembers ever making a soup she made when I was real young. I remember it was like a clear broth and it was very sour. I remember enjoying it and as I got older would search for this soup. Anyone here think it is familiar. My mom does not remember much of the stuff she cooked when I was young. I tell her it is because she started to cook American foods. She does not even remember paluski (a sort of kluski or macaroni whish she rolled into a rope and then cut at an angle which made them look like diamonds.
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Post by rdywenur on Nov 19, 2005 11:28:43 GMT -7
Jaga, What does a moderator do?
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Post by rdywenur on Nov 19, 2005 11:40:34 GMT -7
My aunt in Poland was a fantastic cook. (my mom is not but makes the best golumbki and pierogis,kapusta and borscht) From what I saw her making and serving here in the US we would call her a gourmet. She made everything from scratch too. Not sure if it was for us as we were her guests. Much as I tried to tell her not to fuss it fell on deaf ears. (and they would not let us take them out to dinner) I had to start being very careful what I said so that they would not do eveything I talked about. They were so gracious above and beyond. I like to collect recipes that are to me the everyday type foods one would eat, whether it be Polish or Italian or whatever. I bouoght a cookbook from St Stan's a Polish church and it said Polish cookbook and all the recipes were American that you would find in Betty Crocker ...how disappointing was that. (I chalked it up as a donation to the church)
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Post by Jaga on Nov 19, 2005 12:17:31 GMT -7
Chris, I am so glad you like this section! I am working on bigos recipe - as for what moderators do - they just watch the board more frequently than the visitors - at least 1-2 per day if possible. Post some messages and polls, make sure that everybody who have a question would have a reply. You also will have privileges like being able to edit the posts - in case - somebody writes something non-ethical, which I hope would never be a case  |
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Post by jimpres on Nov 19, 2005 14:38:26 GMT -7
Bigos great food and great as leftovers, I use 1 large jar of sauerkraut drained, 1 large head of cabbage, 4 cups bullion start cooking it. Add any leftover meat you have, thow in an onion and some Polish dried mushrooms. I add a little garlic. After cooking awhile I have a handfull of flour and a dash of sugar to thicken it all up. Serve with rye bread and butter.
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Post by gardenmoma on Nov 19, 2005 16:55:15 GMT -7
The idea with Bigos as Jim's recipe shows is to use whatever is realistically at hand and let it simmer. The background or binder should, of course, be sauerkraut. I, personally, think a crock pot (slow-cooker) or a pot on a wood stove work the best. And of course, the flavors meld - come together - if refrigerated for a day or two. If the people in your home will let you do that The rye bread is absolutely a requirement GM |
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Post by jimpres on Nov 19, 2005 18:03:56 GMT -7
GM,
A day or two and I need to add more to the pot. ; )))
Oh, yes I even fry bacon crisp and throw it in.
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Post by rdywenur on Nov 20, 2005 6:17:02 GMT -7
Although I see it often I have never had Bigos. What exactly is it? A stew?
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Post by nancy on Nov 20, 2005 7:33:02 GMT -7
How about a recipe for a vegetable salad. My cousin made one that had small potaotes cut up, carrots, peas, and I think cucumbers and other things and had a dressing. rdy, Jaga featured this site ("My Grandma's recipes") a few months ago, and it is terrific. Check this page for salad recipes: www.outernetweb.com/recipes/grandma/salads/salad.html |
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Post by rdywenur on Nov 21, 2005 16:50:31 GMT -7
Thanks Nancy..I have been to that site before. (More than likely all of them) The salad there is similar but not the one. I have a bad problem with my cousins. None of them are able to write in English and not sure if they even do the internet. Their children are learning it and I communicate with one via email but it is on a touch and go basis. I never get answers to my direct questions. I wish it were different but it is not. One problem is time frame for instant messaging but not emails. When I was there in 98 I felt a huge resistance to English and Americans. I don' see that on this board with our members from Poland. Maybe they can add some insite to this for me.
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Post by nancy on Nov 21, 2005 17:28:43 GMT -7
When I was there in 98 I felt a huge resistance to English and Americans. I don' see that on this board with our members from Poland. Maybe they can add some insite to this for me. Good topic to raise in the general forum ... |
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