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a reflection on life changes over some lazy dumplings

zuzazak — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:48:25 +0000

Lazy dumplings have to be the most forgiving dumpling. And dumplings are a pretty forgiving bunch. Today, I first forgot that I separate the eggs and beat the egg whites. The first egg went in whole. Then I forgot about the egg whites altogether. They...

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Spiced pumpkin pierogi

zuzazak — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 11:56:05 +0000

The time has come to reflect and review… this year has been all about home for me… and so many things in my life to be grateful for – my daughter, my family, my home, my friendships… in 2018 it became clear to me that...

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My top 3 home-cooked Valentine’s meals

zuzazak — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 22:54:49 +0000

I’m not a great lover of Valentine’s Day. I usually just cook a Valentine’s meal at home, perhaps something a little more special than usual, and do everything in my power to avoid going to a restaurant on Valentine’s Day. I remember once when I was...

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My Top 3 Polish Christmas Recipes

zuzazak — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 23:54:31 +0000

Christmas is my favourite holiday of the year, and it’s not because I was born just a few days before the big day (and my daughter also) on Winter Solstice. Actually, as far as birthdays go, it’s not ideal. It gets hurried through and swept...

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Trout “Little Ears” dumplings in “rosół” broth

zuzazak — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 13:46:53 +0000

Since becoming a mother a few things have changed undoubtedly. Not only in my life as a whole (which is to be expected), but also in my personality and my preferences. I have become a better version of myself in many ways – I am...

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Another Polish dumpling recipe

zuzazak — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 15:33:00 +0000

Potatoes, rice, pasta, sweet potatoes, new potatoes, rice again… If you would welcome another carb onto your dinner plate, then look no further than these simple dumplings They are called “kluski kładzione”, which translates as “laid dumplings” (more or less) because we “lay” them...

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Sweet pumpkin and walnut dumplings

zuzazak — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 14:32:00 +0000

It dawned on me today, as I was sitting cross-legged on a quiet, sunny spot on the South Downs, my unkempt hair falling across my bare, shiny face, that I turn into a complete crusty when I’m in Eastbourne. It’s something about being so near...

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Babcia Halinka’s pierogi – sauerkraut and mushroom Polish dumplings

zuzazak — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 13:33:00 +0000

It’s a strange kind of sadness when your last grandparent dies. Of course, at 33, my childhood is long behind me, yet while any grandparent still lives, there is still a connection, someone who still sees you in that way. My Babcia Halinka was born...

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