Tagged With: funny
What Gathering Mushrooms, Wisniowka and Blog Awards Have in Common
In the scorching heat of the European summer afternoons, after the rain sprinkles it’s last luminous drops of refreshing water, the young people in Poland (at least in the mountain village my mother’s family lives in), grab their baskets and quickly make their way into the woods. To “gather mushrooms”. At least that’s what they tell … Continue reading
A Public Apology to My Mom, and Mrs. Sparkly’s Ten Commandments Award
I am not proud about what I am about to confess to you. Worst of all, I know I will disappoint my mother the most. I committed a HUGE sin in Polish tradition. I used instant potatoes in my pierogie. It has been a bit incredibly difficult to sit down and write a proper post these last few weeks. The weather … Continue reading
Zapiekanki, Dzelten Maize and Part 3 of My Versatile Blogger Nominations!!
My favorite food in Poland (OK, one of my favorite foods in Poland) is zapiekanki, and from sessions at nometne as a child – dzelten maize. The zapiekanki that conjur up the best memories for me were (probably still are) sold by outside vendors near the bus and train stations in Rzeszow. These are similar to grilled French bread pizzas topped with … Continue reading
WOOHOO!! The Versatile Blogger Nominations – Part 2!!
What a gorgeous day it’s been so relaxing to be able to sit back, chill, and pick my next five nominations for The Versatile Blogger Award.. Here they are, and, again – ENJOY!!! Almost Super Mom See Jane Write Everyday Commotion Always Ashley One Lovely Atlantic Mama and Family Part 3 with my final 5 … Continue reading
The Calm Before the Storm…
Daughters #3, #4 and #5 trying REALLY hard to impress the Easter Bunny with their good behavior. I am taking a poll on how long this will last…

