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In Polish, "truskawka" means strawberry.  When you visit Poland, you will find the most fresh strawberries at local markets ("targi") or at a farm, and the growing season peaks in early summer...

Truskawka

Truskawka

In Polish, "truskawka" means strawberry.  When you visit Poland, you will find the most fresh strawberries at local markets ("targi") or at a farm, and the growing season peaks in early summer...

In Polish, “jagoda” (ya-GOH-dah) means blueberry.  This fruit (“owoc”) is one of the most popular in Poland, and you can find it in farm fields (“pole“) as well as growing...

Jagoda

Jagoda

In Polish, “jagoda” (ya-GOH-dah) means blueberry.  This fruit (“owoc”) is one of the most popular in Poland, and you can find it in farm fields (“pole“) as well as growing...

In Polish, niepodległość (nyeah-pohd-LIG-woshch) means independence.  On July 4th, we celebrate America's Independence Day ("Dzień Niepodległości").     Poland also has a day of independence, on November 11th ("jedenastego listopada")....

Niepodległość

Niepodległość

In Polish, niepodległość (nyeah-pohd-LIG-woshch) means independence.  On July 4th, we celebrate America's Independence Day ("Dzień Niepodległości").     Poland also has a day of independence, on November 11th ("jedenastego listopada")....

In Polish, "ojciec" (OY-chets) means "father." In Poland, Father's Day ("Dzień Ojca") is celebrated each year on June 23, a week later than in the US. When speaking to your...

Ojciec

Ojciec

In Polish, "ojciec" (OY-chets) means "father." In Poland, Father's Day ("Dzień Ojca") is celebrated each year on June 23, a week later than in the US. When speaking to your...

In Polish, "chłodnik" (HWOD-neek) is a savory vegetarian Polish soup ("zupa") served cold, not unlike Spanish gazpacho!  Popular in the summertime, chłodnik slightly resembles Polish borscht ("barszcz"), but is much...

Chłodnik

Chłodnik

In Polish, "chłodnik" (HWOD-neek) is a savory vegetarian Polish soup ("zupa") served cold, not unlike Spanish gazpacho!  Popular in the summertime, chłodnik slightly resembles Polish borscht ("barszcz"), but is much...

In Polish, "dziecko" (JETS-koh) means "child."  A child or children ("dzieci") are the key to family life in Poland. A meal ("dania") or family gathering ("rodzinne spotkanie") will typically include...

Dziecko

Dziecko

In Polish, "dziecko" (JETS-koh) means "child."  A child or children ("dzieci") are the key to family life in Poland. A meal ("dania") or family gathering ("rodzinne spotkanie") will typically include...

In Polish, wieprzowina ("vyep-shoh-VEE-na") means "pork" meat. Pork is an essential part of Polish cuisine ("kuchnia") with cuts ranging from ham ("szynka") to shoulder ("karkówka") and from bacon ("boczek") to...

Wieprzowina

Wieprzowina

In Polish, wieprzowina ("vyep-shoh-VEE-na") means "pork" meat. Pork is an essential part of Polish cuisine ("kuchnia") with cuts ranging from ham ("szynka") to shoulder ("karkówka") and from bacon ("boczek") to...