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why i (almost) like bees.

Few photos of beehives in Poland and Paris. Bees are cool!

By żubrek on October 8, 2017

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Zielona, the place I call home.

Rather nostalgic return to the place of origin. Zielona in photography.

By aho on October 1, 2017

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Been bakin’ again 🙈 Cornish pasty is something I miss dearly. They used to accompany many of my train journeys to London, back when I was a grad student in the UK. Today, I finally mustered some courage to attempt making pasties in my kitchen here, in Poland. It was a hell of a challenge, let me say this much. Shortcrust pastry is tricky. I, for instance, didn’t have a strong bread flour that is recommended for these, and my pastry was FAR from amazing. But it held the shape nicely after baking, so a little win there! As for the filling: red lentils, carrots, onions, parsnips, potatoes and bit of tomato puree. Spiced with cumin, ground coriander and paprika. Not too bad for a first try, but not as awesome as the real thing. Oh, and if your hands need moisturising, shortcrust pasty is a way to go. The extended kneading required to develop elasticity gives your hands a chance for a nice massage. And shortcrust pastry is pretty fatty! Just sayin’ 🖖😅 . . . #pasty #cornishpasty #veggies #lentils #rootvegetables #baking #fromscratch #shortcrustpastry #shortcrust #pie #cravings #inthekitchen #food #firstattempt #beenbaking

It takes less than an hour to whip up these little cushion-like dumplings. Served with a bit of melted butter, some sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon, they are a foolproof mood lifter. At least for me. Recipe for leniwe now on the blog, link in the bio! . . . #leniwe #pierogileniwe #dumplings #comfortfood #homecooking #sunday #inthekitchen #sweetdumplings #polishdumplings #pierogi #cinnamon #food #food52 #delicious

The bees were out, too! 🐝 The spring really must be in the air. . . . #bees #beehive #beekeeping #springisintheair #springiscoming #nature #outdoors #countryside #weekendvibes #apiary #countrylife

When the sun comes out a bit, the countryside calls. Nothing more soothing than a day spent outdoors. . . . #countryside #fields #outdoors #nature #trees #farm #chickens #bluesky #weekend #thesunisout #goexplore #wanderer #springiscoming

Got some serious chocolate cravings after looking at all the pictures from the chocolate factory 🙈 But what to do if the only chocolate I have at home is an odd piece of VERY dark chocolate I sometimes add to my breakfast porridge? Feeling like tomorrow’s gonna be a Baking Sunday. I have dome dark cocoa powder in the cupboard, and it already smells like cookies to me! Any ideas? . . . #chocolate #chocolatelover #chocolatecravings #tobakeornottobake #bakingsunday #chocolatefactory #cocoa #darkchocolate #bakingideas

These cute-looking sticks are something delicious I discovered in Valencia. It’s locally made chocolate, a Valencian bollet, to be precise. I remember seeing these cigar-like chocolates at Mercado Central in Valencia, long before I visited the Chocolate Factory and Museum in Sueca. Guess what I did? Buy it, of course. No chocolate lover can walk pass something as intriguing as Valencian bollet! Want to know how they’re made? Check out the latest blog post, link in the bio! . . . #chocolate #valencia #sueca #chocolatelover #chocolatefactory #chocolatemuseum #bollet #food #foodhistory #foodanthropology #foodblogger

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Porter Śliwkowy from Browar Grodzisk, Poland 🇵🇱. Although it barely caught on this year, it seems that winter is already on it's way out (I can tell by the fact that my hayfever is returning...) so it's time to finish off any festive beers left lying around. This was a fun gift as I got to chose 1 out of 4 beers from the brewer's gift box. Now usually I would steer clear of anything 'plum', but it's hard to resist the words 'limited edition'! A Baltic Porter at 10%. Light and delicate feel with a strong and sticky plum sweetness, luckily balanced with a smoky, oak-like taste. Finish is slightly bitter but the alcohol is not hugely noticeable. Enjoyable and probably more so if you like plum 😉. 7/10. #porterśliwkowy #browargrodzisk #polishbeer #poland #polish #balticporter #porter #darkbeer #beer #porterbałtycki #beerlover #beertasting #beerphoto #beerenthusiast #beertime #beerme #beerrating #beerphotography #craftbeer #craftbeerlover #beersoftheworld #beerappreciation #beerreview #beeroclock #beernerd #beersofinstagram

Šariš Tmavý from Pivovary Topvar, Slovakia 🇸🇰. Yesterday was one of the warmest and sunny days we've seen for a while, but I'd already planned to do next to nothing for the majority of the day - so that's exactly what I did 😊. Some friends went for a trip which ended up in neighbouring Slovakia and I was lucky enough to receive a this as a souvenir 😉. A Dunkel Beer at 4.1%. Strong malty taste which has a fair sweetness to it but without being sickly. Little bit of chocolate flavour and very easy drinking. Slight bitter finish. 7/10. #saristmavy #pivovarytopvar #slovakianbeer #slovakia #slovakian #dunkel #darkbeer #tmavy #beerlover #beertime #darkbeerlover #beerphoto #beerreview #beerdrinker #beertasting #beerrating #beerenthusiast #beersoftheworld #beerappreciation #beerphotography #beernerd #beeroclock #beerstagram

Projekt Barrel Aged from Browar Maryensztadt, Poland 🇵🇱. After a (surprisingly) vodka-free festive period in Poland, I definitely have the taste for something strong, but moreover enjoyable. It works out better this way, because vodka drinking should be sociable, but when I drink this type of beverage I can happily admit that it's something I prefer to do alone (plus, I'm not willing to share!). A Russian Imperial Stout at 9.4%. Intense, dark and bitter flavours of coffee and cacao but with some slight fruity (cherry?) sweetness. Also some liquorice notes, which I always favour. This is just on the lighter side of being a harsh, difficult to drink beer. Not sure if the whisky barrel has rubbed off that much here, but it's definitely worth buying. 8/10. #projektbarrelaged #browarmaryensztadt #russianimperialstout #polishbeer #polish #stout #poland #beer #craftbeer #beerlover #beerphoto #beerphotography #beertime #beertasting #darkbeer #stoutlover #beerreview #beerme #beerrating #beersoftheworld #beerenthusiast #beernerd #beerappreciation #beeroclock

Proginis from Rinkuškiai, Lithuania 🇱🇹. Without actually doing that much, it's been a pretty long day. Due to legal requirements, I forwent any consumption of alcohol during the day to allow for a safe journey home. Of course, I have a couple of kinda-special beers waiting for me in the fridge, but after so much food I need something fairly easy for now. And once again, my Lithuanian buddy has sorted me out with a little taster 😉. A Pale Lager at 5.2%. Little bit of a malty sweetness but balanced with a moderate bitter finish. Not overly carbonated. Pretty standard but that's what I needed at this moment. 6/10. #proginis #rinkuskiai #lithuanianbeer #lithuania #lithuanian #palelager #beer #beertime #beerme #beerlover #beerdrinker #beerenthusiast #beernerd #beerphotography #beerrating #beertasting #beerreview #beergeek #beeroclock #beerphoto #beersoftheworld #beerappreciation

Porter from Kampanjola, Croatia 🇭🇷. Of course I've always thought the whole clock-changing business is inconvenient to say the least, but never before have I looked so much forward to the return of Summer Time. Waking up just before sunrise is difficult. Sitting by the window at work during the daylight is the best way to appreciate it, but leaving in the dark can be a bit of a downer. So it's kinda funny that this dark beer is one way to brighten up my evening 😉. A Porter at 6.2%. Relatively smooth, as opposed to watery, which I often find with this kind of ABV. A smokey, oak-like flavour with a hint of bittersweet chocolate. The only darkness right now that I'm not looking forward to finishing! 8.5/10. #porter #kampanjola #croatianbeer #croatia #croatian #istria #beer #craftbeer #darkbeer #beerlover #beerphoto #craftbeerlover #beertime #beerappreciation #beertasting #beerreview #beerphotography #beerenthusiast #beerblog #beerrating #beeroclock #beersoftheworld #beerme #beersofinstagram #beerdrinker

Lab-36 from Pracownia Piwa, Poland 🇵🇱. The funny thing about Sundays here is that I always wish that the shops were open, but every time Niedziela Handlowa (the one Sunday each month where shops are allowed to open) actually comes around, all I can think is that there is no way that I want to go anywhere! Today was also pretty cold with a semi-permanent fog - better to just warm up with another one of my winter specials: An Imperial Milk Stout at 10.2%. Aged in barrels previously used for Merlot definitely gives it that tart, grape flavour and feel, just without that weird, dry mouth sensation I get with red wine. It feels like the best combination of a stout and a wine but somehow taking only the best bits. Smooth and silky feel with almost no carbonation. Malt flavour with awesome oak notes and just ever-so-slightly sweet. Very easy to drink and kind of a shame that I don't have a suitable vessel from which to do so 😫. Will have to go on my drink-again list that's for sure, and hands-down a 10/10. #lab36 #pracowniapiwa #polishbeer #poland #polish #imperialmilkstout #stout #beerphoto #craftbeer #beertime #sundaybeer #beerblog #beerenthusiast #beerappreciation #beerme #beer #beerphotography #beerreview #beertasting #beernerd #darkbeer #imperialstout #beersoftheworld #beerlover #craftbeerlover #stoutlover #beerrating #beergeek

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