Russia has a long tradition of creating attractive and vivid pieces of art.  A multitude of decorative objects are hand-painted with Russian traditional folk art.  Russian dolls, festive sleds, travel chests, ceramic jugs and Russian Orthodox icons are ornamented with ancient patterns.  Our featured red wooden box is an exceptionally beautiful ornamental object and a storage box.  It is decorated with multi-colored folk art depicting a vivid floral theme.  Measures: Red Wooden Box (height 5 inches, width 10 inches).

Fresh ingredients and diverse cooking techniques are a foundation of the Polish cuisine.  Since many centuries, the potato is used as a primary ingredient in many Polish dishes.  Potato Pancakes, a classic dish celebrated across Europe, are traditionally prepared with shredded raw potatoes that are formed into patties and fried until they have a golden color.  In my childhood, my grandmother prepared during the winter season delicious soups, stews and potato dishes.  Our Potato Cake is a reflection of those wonderful winter moments.  Our Potato Cake is a hearty dish, full of flavor and aroma that is best served with a refreshing salad.

Situated in southern Poland, Kraków has a reputation of being a renowned center of culture and art.  A walk in the Old Town reveals many galleries, art boutiques and a street gallery located near the historic city walls.  Our featured rustic vase has a cream background with a red flowers motif and a dark-colored handle.  Dry flowers or furry willow-catkins will complement perfectly this beautiful vase.  Measures: Rustic Vase (height 7 inches, width 7 inches).

The Polish Naleśnik, influenced by the French crêpe, is usually rolled with diverse jams or with farmer’s white cheese sweetened with sugar.  In Bieszczady, a beautiful region of Poland, we degust an inventive and uniquely-textured naleśnik.  In the village of Wetlina in Bieszczady, the Chata Wędrowca (Inn and Restaurant) serves its own unique version of naleśnik topped with blueberries or other fruit.  Our Naleśnik recipe, inspired by our visit to Bieszczady, uses the Roasted Barley Malt (Melanoidin 25° L by Weyermann).  We picked ourselves the wild blueberries in the Heather Meadows area, near Mount Baker in Washington State.  Our Naleśnik has a soft and crispy texture, and tastes divine with the fresh wild blueberries.