If you're visiting Poland, you'll no doubt find a restaurant that serves Polish sauerkraut soup. I'm a big fan of sauerkraut, so that's why I love it, and it's incredibly good for your gut. If it isn't your thing, I totally understand, but if it is, you'll love the recipe below. Enjoy this recipe! The inspiration for this recipe started with an organ concert in Kraków, … [Read more...]
What is Behind the Old Doors of Europe?
I've never been the type of person to collect dolls, coins, stamps, teapots, or beanie babies. "Less is more” for me. However, I’ve taken to collecting the amazing and quirky old doors I've stumbled upon while walking through the streets of Europe. I love taking photographs of them because each has its own peculiar personality. My … [Read more...]
Bigos Polish Hunter’s Stew: Poland’s National Dish
We took a winter trip to Eastern and Central Europe, including Poland, Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic. While we were in Poland, we had one of my favorite Polish dishes, Polish Hunter's Stew, known there as Bigos. Enjoy this recipe! The National Dish of Poland I used to have a Polish acting teacher who would spend days cooking a huge pot of Bigos for his … [Read more...]
The Artful Mill Town of Bydgoszcz, Poland
The Camerimage Film Festival takes place each year in Bydgoszcz, Poland. My partner, who was a cameraman in the film industry, was invited to attend as a guest speaker. We spent 4 fun-filled days there. This charming mill town is located in the Northern part of Poland, on the Brda River. Find a local guide in Bydgoszcz, here. We arrived after a 10-hour flight from Los … [Read more...]