RECIPES
Rhubarb Chutney
A sweet, tangy and savory rhubarb chutney with onion, ginger and raisins, perfect with meats or goat cheese.
Wild Elderflower Syrup
Wild elderflower syrup is delicious and rich in vitamins. Great with champagne, mixed with water, in tea, desserts and cakes.
Marinated Roasted Peppers
Roasted bell peppers marinated in a sweet-tangy brine and preserved in jars. Great with meat or just with a piece of good bread.
Cucumbers in Mustard Brine
Delicious, tender, slightly sweet and a little spicy thanks to mustard, these cucumbers in mustard brine are perfect for winter stores and any occasion.
Ogórki Małosolne (Polish Lightly Salted Pickles)
My husband's recipe for ogórki małosolne, Polish lightly salted pickles made in a crock with water, salt and spices. Ready in 2-4 days.
Cornichons
Homemade cornichons with dill, horseradish, mustard seeds and carrot, pasteurized in the oven. I made mine following my mom's instructions!
Homemade Mustard
Easy homemade mustard with mustard seeds and apple cider vinegar, perfect with grilled sausages. Make it 2-3 days ahead!
Miętówka (Homemade Mint Liqueur)
Miętówka is an easy homemade mint liqueur for the impatient and the lazy: fresh mint, sugar, lemon zest and vodka, ready to drink in just 14 days.
Krokodylki
Krokodylki are my family's favorite spicy pickled cucumbers with chili and garlic: wrinkly, fiery, and hotter the longer they sit.
Strawberry Jam with Basil and Balsamic Vinegar
Strawberry jam with basil and balsamic vinegar: a sensual, deeply flavored jam where the extras add aroma, color and depth without hiding the strawberries.
Strawberry Nalewka (Polish Strawberry Liqueur)
Homemade Polish strawberry liqueur (nalewka) made with ripe strawberries, sugar, spirit and lime, left to mature for several months.
Bzinka, Cheers!
Bzinka is a homemade elderflower liqueur with lemon, lime and angelica root, a tasty weapon against colds. Here is how I made my first batch.