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A pilgrimage for Grandpa’s opłatek: A Polish-American Christmas Tale
A pilgrimage for Grandpa’s opłatek: A Polish-American Christmas TaleGrandpa’s strength was waning and his low spirits hinted that his 95th Christmas could well be his last. So sons, daughters and grandchildren scoured area department stores for a special gift to delight the family patriarch. The hunt netted a pile of flannel shirts, thermal underwear and even an electric blanket. moreread more
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Featured Event
Aug
08
2014

Twin Cities Polish Festival 2014
Minneapolis, MN 55414

The Twin Cities Polish Festival is a non-profit organization created to bring a world-class celebration of Polish culture and heritage to the Twin Cities. It also helps promote various community-service and Polish-American organizations. moreread more
RECIPIE OF THE DAY
Lard spread (smalec)
Find more recipes		 Lard spread (smalec)
This old country-style, cold-weather energy-booster began making a comeback among highly urbanized Poles towards the end of the 20th century. At present, it is kind of a retro thing -- sophisticated, educated Poles often enjoy this old treat not only during cold-weather activities, but also at house-party buffets. more
FEATURED RESTAURANT

Find more restaurants		 Kredens
66-36 Fresh Pond Rd.
Ridgewood, NY 11385
USA

The restaurant offers some simple but ever-appealing dishes like pierogi, borscht or potato pancakes, as well as “more advanced” ones like braised veal with baked apples or herb-marinated braised pork shoulder. more
FEATURED STORE

Find more stores		 Polish Market of Wyandotte
3179 Fort Street
Wyandotte, MI 48192
USA

Store Hours:
Mon - Sat: 10am-7pm
Sun: 10am-4pm
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FEATURED LEXICON WORD
BITKI
(BEET-kee)
Collops or slices of boneless meat, usually beef, pounded thin, browned and simmered in sauce; short for bite zrazy (pounded collops). more