Sea salad

Sea salad

In the plant-based kitchen, we often try to “imitate” meat dishes. Sometimes, it’s because we miss those flavors, and sometimes, it’s for the professional satisfaction of achieving a good culinary illusion. I especially like it when such a dish passes the “carnivore test.” Someone claims that there must be meat in there. But it doesn’t … Read more

Simple aquafaba mayonnaise

Simple aquafaba mayonnaise

Polish traditional fasting cuisine in a modern edition. Ridiculously simple aquafaba mayonnaise. Mayonnaise is probably one of the most basic Easter products in Poland. Contrary to appearances, it is very easy to make at home. And it can be made from a product that is usually considered waste. Aquafaba, which is the water leftover from … Read more

Kidney bean salad

Kidney bean salad

Sequel to the Bean Epic. This time it’s Kidney beans from a can.I feel a bit like the guy from that old joke:– Doctor, everyone says I’m abnormal because I really love pancakes.– There’s nothing abnormal about that. I love pancakes too.– Well, then come to my place. I have two closets full of pancakes.Well, … Read more

Coconog

Coconog

Punch, punch, mulled wine, and similar beverages. Somehow in Poland, drinks like these, alcoholic or non-alcoholic, are not really a part of the Christmas tradition. It’s completely different from Anglo-Saxon countries, from Canada, through the USA, England, to Germany, where all kinds of punches, mulled wines, and eggnogs are a mandatory part of the Christmas … Read more

Fasting miso soup

Fasting miso soup

What connects Poland and Korea? Fermented foods. Fermented cabbage, to be exact. Fermented cabbage that saved the lives of our peasant ancestors. Fasting soups made with fermented vegetables like sauerkraut and sour rye soup were a staple of the Polish peasant diet. Miso and kimchi are Asian fermented foods similar to sauerkraut and sour rye … Read more