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In Polish, "karkówka" (kar-KOOV-kah) means "pork neck" or "pork shoulder" and it's a marbled cut of meat that resembles a beef steak ("stek wołowy"). The key to a delicious karkówka is in...

Karkówka

Karkówka

In Polish, "karkówka" (kar-KOOV-kah) means "pork neck" or "pork shoulder" and it's a marbled cut of meat that resembles a beef steak ("stek wołowy"). The key to a delicious karkówka is in...

In Polish, szaszłyk (SHASH-wick) is the name for that skewered creation known as "shish kabob." See photos of szaszłyk here and here! Szaszłyk has ancient roots in the Balkans, Turkey, and Persia....

Szaszłyk

Szaszłyk

In Polish, szaszłyk (SHASH-wick) is the name for that skewered creation known as "shish kabob." See photos of szaszłyk here and here! Szaszłyk has ancient roots in the Balkans, Turkey, and Persia....

In Polish, wiosna (vee-OS-nah) means springtime or Spring. As with every place that is visited by winter ("zima"), Poland is ready to welcome the shift in weather ("pogoda"). This change...

Wiosna

Wiosna

In Polish, wiosna (vee-OS-nah) means springtime or Spring. As with every place that is visited by winter ("zima"), Poland is ready to welcome the shift in weather ("pogoda"). This change...

In Polish, chrzan ("hh-shahn") means "horseradish." This word is a challenge to pronounce! Hear it spoken! Chrzan is both a popular condiment and a cooking ingredient in Polish meals ("dania")...

Chrzan

Chrzan

In Polish, chrzan ("hh-shahn") means "horseradish." This word is a challenge to pronounce! Hear it spoken! Chrzan is both a popular condiment and a cooking ingredient in Polish meals ("dania")...

In Polish, babka (bahb-kah) means "grandmother." And this word is also the name of a delicious dessert: the babka cake ("ciasto babka"). Made from a yeast dough with a fruit...

Babka

Babka

In Polish, babka (bahb-kah) means "grandmother." And this word is also the name of a delicious dessert: the babka cake ("ciasto babka"). Made from a yeast dough with a fruit...

Today's word is "święconka" (sh-vyen-tson-kah), which means "blessing of the Easter baskets". Święconka is an enduring and beloved tradition ("tradycja") in Poland. Baskets containing a sampling of Easter foods are...

Święconka

Święconka

Today's word is "święconka" (sh-vyen-tson-kah), which means "blessing of the Easter baskets". Święconka is an enduring and beloved tradition ("tradycja") in Poland. Baskets containing a sampling of Easter foods are...

Today's word is "żart" (zhart), which means "a joke" in Polish. In Poland, as in many other countries, April 1st is a day of humor and practical jokes ("żarty"). The...

Żart

Żart

Today's word is "żart" (zhart), which means "a joke" in Polish. In Poland, as in many other countries, April 1st is a day of humor and practical jokes ("żarty"). The...