Category Archives: Food and Drink

Mexican Food Standards

Posted on 9 February 2008 by Valarie

There are a ton of Mexican food restaurants in our area. In fact, Alex is ever fearful that someone is going to tear down our house to build a new one! All of these establishments are owned and operated by … Continue reading →

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Paczki Day

Posted on 5 February 2008 by Valarie

While everyone is down in New Orleans partying at Mardi Gras, and Europeans are indulging in Carnival, Poles all over the United States are celebrating Paczki Day! (Pronounced: punch-key day) Traditionally, the reason for making paczki has been to use … Continue reading →

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If you like the dip. . .

Posted on 1 February 2008 by Valarie

. . . you should see the photo!! Let me explain. I checked my email tonight, and found a Flickr message from somebody named Jarrett, telling me that he represents a new website called NowPublic.com, and that they have found … Continue reading →

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Wigilia

Posted on 23 December 2007 by Valarie

Today, we will come home from Mass and begin preparing for our Christmas Eve Celebration, Wigilia (vi-GEE-lee-ah’). This is the traditional Polish Christmas Eve Vigil Dinner, beginning with the first star of the evening, Gwiazdka (g-VIAHZ-kah), followed by the lighting … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Menu

Posted on 19 November 2007 by Valarie

Every year I buy new magazines and mine the internet for new Thanksgiving recipes and ideas. Many years my family has patiently endured new menu items while secretly wishing I would simply serve the dishes they have come to love … Continue reading →

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Annual Halloween Bash

Posted on 28 October 2007 by morningtower

Several years ago, I became aware of the fact that we never got invited to any Christmas parties. I had all these wonderful ideas about how fun that would be, but we never got the opportunity. For a while, I … Continue reading →

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