Tag: food history

Welcome to the Kingdom of Things.

A visit to Amsterdam's oldest flea market, Waterlooplein.

Fat Thursday, when everyone in Poland feasts on doughnuts

One of my favourite Polish traditions. Have you had your Fat Thursday's pączek yet?

Pear and Cinnamon Frangipane Tart

A recipe for a homely Pear and Cinnamon Frangipane Tart and a few words about cinnamon. Who else has a weakness for this spice?

No-waste Polish Chocolate Truffles (Ziemniaczki)

Say no to food waste with these delicious chocolate truffles. Plus a short read about Polish weddings!

Broad Beans with Butter (Bób)

From field to plate. Homegrown broad beans with butter recommend themselves for lunch.

Homemade Horseradish and Egg Sauce

There is a saying in Poland: you're not even good for horseradish grating (meaning: you're useless). If only horseradish grating was easy!