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What Gathering Mushrooms, Wisniowka and Blog Awards Have in Common

Posted on May 10, 2012 by NorthernChicky

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 »

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Reader Appreciation Award!

Posted on May 8, 2012 by NorthernChicky

  I am delighted and tickled pink that Lynn from LYNNLOVESEDITING nominated me for the Reader Appreciation Award! The feeling that comes with being nominated is what truly turns our words into works of art and let’s me know my passion for this medium is appreciated. With this award, I get to share with you something I’ve … Continue reading »

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A Public Apology to My Mom, and Mrs. Sparkly’s Ten Commandments Award

Posted on April 26, 2012 by NorthernChicky

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 »

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Zapiekanki, Dzelten Maize and Part 3 of My Versatile Blogger Nominations!!

Posted on April 21, 2012 by NorthernChicky

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 »

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What Would YOU Do?

Posted on April 11, 2012 by NorthernChicky

My 5 daughters and I are spending today doing some VERY SERIOUS, LAST MINUTE debating whether we should move to our beloved Cape Cod, or be adventurous and opt for exciting (and MUCH WARMER) Myrtle Beach. What’s your vote?

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“Cape Cod isn’t Your Homeland, Ding-Dong, it’s Your Native Land.”

Posted on January 29, 2012 by NorthernChicky

“I want to go back to my homeland,” Daughter #2 whined to me when we discussed our move some more over dinner. “Cape Cod isn’t your homeland, ding-dong,” her younger sister, Daughter #3, corrected her, “it’s your native land.” Rolling her eyes, in her very-practiced, tween-age way, Daughter #2 “whatever-ed” her sibling, and nonchalantly aimed … Continue reading »

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