Fresh game, Baltic herring, crimson red beet borscht, kielbasa sausages, and meat stuffed pierogies grace the tables.
Pastries made with poppy seeds finish the meal or make sweet snacks anytime of day.
It was Poland's religious tolerance beginning in the 13th Century that attracted a large population of European Jews, who later sadly fell victims to the Holocaust. But much of what are considered typical Jewish dishes today have their roots in the dishes of Poland and Eastern Europe, and the passion for warmth and hospitality of Poles around the world graciously extends its foods well beyond its borders. During the past centuries, those borders have expanded and contracted like an accordion. But like the unconquerable spirit of the Polish people, the country of Poland and its cuisine have endured.