Polish Kitchen/Kuchnia Polska

28/08/2025

Lublin, Poland – The Gateway to the East

Lublin, often called the "Little Kraków", is a cultural and intellectual hub of eastern Poland. Its picturesque Old Town — seen here from above with colorful rooftops and winding alleys — is one of the best preserved in the country. Lublin played a key role in the Union of Lublin (1569), which united Poland and Lithuania into a powerful commonwealth 🇵🇱⚔️.

The Gothic and Renaissance architecture, like the Trinitarian Tower in the foreground, adds charm and history to the skyline. Today, Lublin blends its past with a vibrant student energy, art festivals, and cozy cafés tucked inside medieval courtyards 🏛️☕.

28/08/2025

Following the surrender at Yorktown, Kościuszko remained in the newly formed nation for two years. Kościuszko actively participated in operations near Charleston, South Carolina, and led intelligence reporting efforts after the death of John Laurens. Kościuszko also led two cavalry units and one infantry unit at James Island, South Carolina, the last Continental Army engagement of the Revolutionary War. On July 15, 1784, Kościuszko returned to Poland to his family who were in financial distress. Kościuszko arrived in Poland on August 26, 1784, and learned that his brother Jozef had lost a large portion of their family’s land through poor investments. Kościuszko began befriending political reformers in Warsaw and involved himself in Polish politics. With Kościuszko’s help, Poland adopted a new constitution. Russia saw the adoption of a new constitution as a threat to Russia, and on May 18, 1792, a Russian army consisting of 100,000 Russians moved to invade Poland. Kościuszko was called on by the Polish government to help repel the Russian army, and Kościuszko accepted the offer. Kościuszko was given command of Polish soldiers stationed near Kiev. Kościuszko fought and successfully repelled Russian forces at the Battles of Zielence and Dubienka. Despite Kościuszko’s few soldiers, the tactical expertise that he learned from General Nathanael Greene in South Carolina helped prepare him to fight an enemy that vastly outnumbered him. Following his victory at the Battle of Dubienka, he was promoted to lieutenant-general, as well as offered the Order of the White Eagle, one of the Polish military’s highest honors. Kościuszko declined the Order of the White Eagle, as it was an award from a monarchy.

Pic: Kościuszko as a lieutenant general of the Crown Army during the Polish Russian War of 1792 / Portrait Marcin Jablonski 1827, oil on canvas

https://thelibertytrail.org/history/biographies/tadeusz-kosciuszko https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tadeusz_Ko%C5%9Bciuszko %C3%B3%C5%BCnienia https://polishamericancenter.org/Kosciuszko.htm https://wielkahistoria.pl/pochodzenie-i-mlodosc-tadeusza-kosciuszki-na-jedno-z-najwazniejszych-pytan-wciaz-nie-ma-odpowiedzi/ Kosciuszko Portrait Marcin Jablonski 1827, oil on canvas https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tadeusz_Ko%C5%9Bciuszko #/media/Plik:Jablonski_kosciuszko.jpg

21/08/2025

20/08/2025

Poland is among the few countries in the world where the tradition of greeting a woman with a kiss on the hand has survived. Once common across Europe, this gesture is now rarely seen outside Poland. While today it is more symbolic and often reserved for formal or traditional settings, the custom reflects a deep cultural emphasis on respect and courtesy. It remains a unique feature of Polish social etiquette, often surprising visitors and reminding them of the country’s strong connection to old-world manners.

19/08/2025

Was there last year- missing this wonderful place

Sopot

📸 instagram.com/miasto_sopot

18/08/2025

⛏🐠 A 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 from Poland’s 𝗦́𝘄𝗶𝗲̨𝘁𝗼𝗸𝗿𝘇𝘆𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 has pushed back our understanding of life’s journey onto land. Scientists have found 𝟰𝟬𝟬-𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 showing lungfish making early attempts to move on land.

The fossil traces show that lungfish attempted to leave the water about 𝟭𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 before the earliest known fully land-dwelling four-legged animals, or tetrapods.

Full story ➡ https://www.polskieradio.pl/395/7784/Artykul/3564390

13/08/2025

A video showing around 800 grey seals lounging on a beach during a hot summer day in northern Poland has gone viral, drawing over a million views and capturing a rare sight on the Baltic coast.

11/08/2025

🥩 Polish Tatar
Fresh, raw beef dish with egg yolk and pickles. A Polish classic.
You’ll need:
– 200g Beef tenderloin
– 1 Egg yolk
– Pickles + Onion
✨ Find the recipe down there.

21/07/2025

Learn how to make traditional Polish cabbage rolls (gołąbki) with a smooth tomato sauce—just like the ones made in a Highland village.

16/07/2025

Amateur archeologists in Kalisz, western Poland, have uncovered a pot containing Roman gold, their third such discovery in just five weeks.

READ MORE: https://tvpworld.com/87846262/

15/07/2025

An Evening with President L**h Walesa