LEMKO CUISINE FROM ROPEK. HELP YOURSELF! - GRAŻYNA BETLEJ-FURMAN

Discover the richness of flavors and aromas of the Low Beskids with this beautifully published and richly illustrated book. Immerse yourself in the world of traditions, everyday and festive rituals of the Lemko region. It is a unique treasury of culture and culinary delights of this region.

• Unique treasury of traditions and rituals of the Lemko region.
• Richly illustrated, it takes you to the world of flavors of the Low Beskids.
• Adzymki, meryndia, mastyło, homiłki - exotic words, traces of Carpathian cultures.
• Recipes for dishes that are easy to satisfy and feel at home.
• Potatoes, cabbage, onions, flour, milk, eggs, mushrooms - the basis for many tasty dishes.
• A story about childhood, family, history of the village and its inhabitants.
• Ceremonial rituals, both festive and everyday, which the author evokes.

"Lemko Cuisine from Ropek. Help Yourself!" is not only a collection of recipes, but above all a story about the life, tradition and culture of the Lemkos. The author, Grażyna Betlej-Furman, shares her childhood memories, the history of her family and village, as well as the ceremonial rituals, both festive and everyday. Thanks to this, the book becomes extremely personal and authentic, and the reader feels as if he is sitting by the stove in Ropek, listening to Mrs. Grażyna's stories.

This book is also a valuable culinary item that allows you to discover the richness of flavors of the Low Beskids. Recipes for traditional Lemko dishes, such as adzymki, meryndia, mastyło or homiłki, are simple and easy to make, and at the same time extremely tasty and satisfying. The author shows how from simple ingredients, such as potatoes, cabbage, onions, flour, milk, eggs and mushrooms, you can create a real feast for the palate. This book proves that Lemko cuisine, like all dishes of peasant cuisine, was created primarily from what was grown and raised.

"Help Yourself!" proves that cuisine helps us maintain a bond with our ancestors and makes us aware of how much effort it took to create tasty, yet simple dishes. Under the often exotic names, such as palatka komperiany or kiesełycia, we also find the flavors of childhood passed down from generation to generation. It is a soothing, culinary journey through time that makes us feel at home, no matter where we live. This book is an invitation to a common table, to share flavors and memories, to celebrate the tradition and culture of the Lemko region.

This book is not only a collection of recipes, but above all a story about people, their lives and culture. It is an invitation to the world of flavors and aromas of the Low Beskids, to discover the traditions and rituals of the Lemko region. It is a must-have for all lovers of regional cuisine, history and folk culture. Let yourself be carried away on a culinary journey through the Lemko region and discover the richness of flavors and aromas of this extraordinary region.