Traditionally roasted Soymeat

I like the name “Traditionally roasted Soymeat” The fact that something is traditionally roasted  (especially if it’s wood-fired…) nobilizes what ends up on the plate.What’s funny is that it’s part of the mythology of the Golden Age, present in human cultures forever. INGREDIENTS:10 previously soaked soy cutlets (see Notes)2 onions (about 150 g)1 bell pepper … Read more

Soup with a regenerative insert

Are you familiar with soups with a regenerative insert?  The regenerative insert, also referred to as the meat insert, was somewhat of a symbol of significant changes that took place in the way Poles ate after World War II, as well as the shortcomings of those changes. When I have a lot of work, my … Read more

Soup a la Dalai Lama

Another soup from the series – I throw everything I have into the pot, season it, and hope it will turn out good. You don’t have to worry too much about the recipe because, as you can see, the proportions mentioned in it are… well, they are what they are. I just threw in whatever … Read more

TSP, TVP, soy meat

Textured soy protein (TSP), also known as soya meat (doesn’t it sound better?), is probably the oldest strictly vegan/vegetarian product produced in the West. Today, it is underrated, somewhat forgotten, old-fashioned, or unfashionable, despite being very interesting and fitting in with current culinary trends such as zero waste, because it is made from waste. TSP … Read more

Beans with tomato polish style

Tomato and bean stew is a very traditional Polish dish, some would say it’s a bar or canteen style combination. Of course, we’re talking about “Breton-style” bean stew, whose origin is not entirely clear. The dish was known in Polish cuisine in the 19th century, which would actually indicate France as the country of origin … Read more

Eintopf

Eintopf is a dish known in many cultures, wherever an open fireplace (or bonfire) was used to hang a single pot. It was also a popular dish among the people, not the elite. In Germany, where it was widespread, “Eintopfy” only made it into cookbooks during World War I. At that time, it also became … Read more