Tag: winter

Winter in the country. The tale of fire.

Starting a day from making a fire is a great lesson in patience: there is no place for anger, hurry or frustration there. Only acceptance of fire’s fickleness, its wayward nature will bring peace (and desired warmth).

Potato stamps to the rescue.

Potato stamping was by far my favourite activity in preschool, I always loved the ingenuity of the idea - how something pretty can be brought to existence from almost nothing.

132 Stained Glass Cookies

Edible Christmas ornaments that stole my heart. Who doesn't love stained glass?

A study in frost.

When you wake up and the world is too beautiful to stay in bed, go for a walk!

117 Ewa’s Legendary Kapuśniak (sauerkraut soup).

Most of us have a place we especially remember and cherish the memory of. Kamienica on Dietla Street in Krakow is (for me) the place where magic happens.

115 Thukpa, Tibetan Noodle Soup

Goodness in a bowl. This Tibetan soup is not only comforting, but also super healthy. I dare you to try!

113 Super-warming Pumpkin, Courgette and Lentil Curry

Survive the chilly November evenings with this super-warming pumpkin, courgette and red lentil curry.

97 Swedish cinnamon pastry

Recipe for the Swedish Cinnamon Pastry, plus a few words of my favourite childhood novel 'The Sic Bullerby Children'. Enjoy the read!

72 Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry (カツカレー)

Try this Japanese classic! Comforting and warming curry with crispy chicken katsu.