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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🇵🇱 OCTOBER IS POLISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH! 🇵🇱 Polish American Heritage Month unfolds throughout October, celebrating the profound impact of Polish immigrants and their descendants on American society. This month honors their cultural legacy, historical contributions, and enduring spirit.

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

October is Polish-American Heritage Month! 🇵🇱🇺🇲

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🇵🇱 Celebrate Polish-American Heritage Month! 🇵🇱 Communities across the United States celebrate Polish-American Heritage Month - a time to honor the rich history, culture, & lasting contributions of Polish immigrants and their descendants here in the US.

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

5 DANCES OF POLAND: •KRAKOWIAK Fast-paced. Syncopated dance. Duple time. •MAZUR Fast Dance. 3/4 time signature. Graceful movements. Intricate steps. •POLONAISE Formal & Stately Dance. 3/4 time. •KUJAWIAK Triple meter. Rubato tempo. Steps 1/4-note rhythm. •OBEREK Lively Dance. Fast-paced. Spinning.

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

60-lecie Zespołu Pieśni i Tańca "Krakowiacy". Taniec "Krakowiak z kosami" youtube.com/watch?v=uhxE... Danced on Krakow Market Square. Implemented by the Foundation for the Promotion of Culture. Photos by Artur Łoboda and Izabela Janczak.

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60-lecie Zespołu Pieśni i Tańca "Krakowiacy". Taniec "Krakowiak z kosami".

YouTube video by ZAPRASZAeu

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

POLISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH PICNIC GET-TOGETHER: www.facebook.com/events/10389... Enjoy: • Traditional "GRILLED KIELBASA SANDWICH" • Chicago's "MAXWELL STREET POLISH" • The Classic "ALL AMERICAN" Hot Dog Pierogi, Kapusta, & Kompot (Polish Fruit Drink) all to enjoy!

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

LET'S DANCE THE POLKA! Join us October 4th 2026 at the Polish-American Heritage Celebration at Memorial Park in Fort Wayne www.facebook.com/events/10389... Let's Dance the night away & Celebrate Polish-American heritage in Fort Wayne at the Polish-American Heritage Community Get-Together!

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🇵🇱🇺🇲 October is Polish-American Heritage Month! In celebration and to honor our heritage, we are having a Polish-American Heritage Picnic Get-together on October 4th in Fort Wayne! www.facebook.com/share/1NwkDJ...

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

DOŻYNKI - THE ANCIENT HARVEST FESTIVAL lamusdworski.wordpress.com/2019/07/20/d... Dożynki harvest festival dates back to ancient times holds remnants of pre-Christian feast of fertility & crops dedicated to gods of prolificacy celebrated since pagan times now syncretized with Roman Catholic belief

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Dożynki, the ancient harvest festival

Dożynki is an annual harvest festival celebrated in Poland around the turn of August and September that dates back maybe even to the ancient times. To majority of acclaimed historic Polish folklori…

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

THE POLISH 20 ZLOTYS DOŻYNKI COIN: This coin commemorates the Polish Fall Harvest Festival. The 20 Zlotys Dożynki coin features Wieniec Dożynkowy (Harvest Wreath) & Dożynk (Harvest) processions! #Zloty #PolishHistory #Dożynki #Polski #RokObrzędowy #HarvestFestival #TraditionalCustoms #Rituals

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

HENRYK SIEMIRADZKI - 'W DRODZE NA DOŻYNKI' (ON THE WAY TO THE HARVEST FESTIVAL) Henryk Siemiradzki (1843-1902) a Polish painter known for his many history paintings in the academic style & scenes of ancient Greco-Roman world. His paintings can be found many galleries in Europe.

Henryk Siemiradzki - 'W Drodze Na Dożynki'
(On the way to the Harvest Festival)

Henryk Siemiradzki (1843-1902)

Henryk Hektor Siemiradzki was a Polish painter. He spent most of his active creative life in Rome. Best remembered for his large history paintings in the academic style, he is particularly known for his depictions of scenes from the ancient Greco-Roman world and the New Testament, owned by many national galleries of Europe.

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

🌾 Wieniec Dożynkowy the harvest wreath, a traditional Polish harvest ornament of dried wheat florets flowers & herbs. It is a part of Dożynki symbolizing the end of harvest & giving thanksgiving. In Slavic times it was to favor & thank the gods in order to receive blessings for the next year's crop.

Wieniec Dożynkowy (harvest wreath) a traditional Polish harvest ornament of dried wheat florets flowers & herbs. It is a part of Dożynki symbolizing the end of harvest & giving thanksgiving. In Slavic times it was to favor & thank the gods in order to receive blessings for the next year's crop.

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

THE WHITE EAGLE LODGE POLISH CLUB IS ALSO ON: • Facebook: www.facebook.com/White.Eagle.... • BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/whit... • Mastodon: mastodon.social/@WhiteEagleL... Come check us out! We're all into Polish Culture, Traditions, History & Cuisine

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I am going to try something new here. I'm calling it "POST OF THE DAY." - Although it may stay up for longer than a day! I am trying to implement this. I'm going to try a few different things, so please bear with me! POST OF THE DAY: Making of The Moscow Mule: www.wineenthusiast.com/recipe/mosco...

Making of The Moscow Mule. So Smirnoff Vodka, Ginger Beer and a Copper Cup maker all walk into a bar... Basically is how the story starts!

🍺The History of the Moscow Mule:
https://www.wineenthusiast.com/recipe/moscow-mule-recipe-history/

The Moscow Mule has nothing to do with Moscow!
Well I guess its safe to drink again! 🤪

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🍽️ SAŁATKA JARZYNOWA - POLISH VEGETABLE SALAD RECIPE: POLISH VEGETABLE SALAD (SAŁATKA JARZYNOWA) Traditional Polish side-dish salad made with vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, & mayonnaise. It's a classic at get-togethers & picnics! #Poland #PolishFood #Sałatka #Jarzynowa #Vegetable #Salad

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🍽️ SAŁATKA ZIEMNIACZANA - POTATO SALAD RECIPE POTATO SALAD (SAŁATKA ZIEMNIACZANA) Classic Sałatka Ziemniaczana goes well with Chlodnik, Zupa, Kielbasa Deviled Eggs & Rye Bread or Grilled Kielbasa Sandwiches. Great at a summertime picnic, cook out, or at any get-together with friends and family!

POTATO SALAD (SAŁATKA ZIEMNIACZANA) RECIPE:

INGREDIENTS:

6-8 Potatoes (red or white)
3 Hard Boiled Eggs, chopped
3 Dill Pickles, chopped
1/2 White Onion, chopped
3 Green Onions, chopped
1/2 C Mayonnaise
2-4 Tbsp Sour Cream or Yogurt
2 Tbsp Fresh Dill
1 Tbsp Parsley or Marjoram
2 tsp Pickle Brine (juice)
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Optional: Dijon Mustard or Grated Horseradish
Optional: Diced Cooked Bacon

INSTRUCTIONS:

Scrub potatoes, boil skin on in salted water. Dice potatoes (about ½ inch cubes), peeling any excess skin off if needed, but leave some or most of the skin on. Peel and chop hard boiled eggs, dice the pickles and the onion and green onions. Place all in a large mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well, taste and season with salt and pepper accordingly. Chill in fridge. Before serving, mix again and garnish with fresh dill, chives or chopped green onion tops and crisp diced bacon if using.

🍽️ SAŁATKA ZIEMNIACZANA - POLISH POTATO SALAD RECIPE

POLISH POTATO SALAD (SAŁATKA ZIEMNIACZANA)

Classic Sałatka Ziemniaczana goes well with Chlodnik, Zupa, Kielbasa Deviled Eggs & Rye Bread or Grilled Kielbasa Sandwiches. Great at a summertime picnic, cook out, or at any get-together with friends and family!

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🍽️ MIZERIA - POLISH CUCUMBER SALAD RECIPE POLISH CUCUMBER SALAD (MIZERIA) #PolishFood #Mizeria #Cucumber #Salad #Recipe #Dill

POLISH CUCUMBER SALAD (MIZERIA)

Ingredients:

2 English Cucumbers
1 tsp Salt (or more if needed)
⅔ C Sour Cream
1 Tbsp fresh Dill
1½ tsp Vinegar (optional)

Instructions:

Peel the cucumbers if dedired, then cut into thin slices and place in a colander. Sprinkle with salt, toss to evenly coat and let sit for 15-20 minutes allowing liquid to drain. Then pat dry between kitchen paper towels or use a tea towel to squeeze out any remaining liquid.
Place in a bowl with the sour cream, dill and vinegar and stir to combine.

Let chill in fridge 20 minutes or until ready to serve.

POLISH CUCUMBER SALAD (MIZERIA)

Note: It's important to salt the cucumbers and let them rest to draw out the water content from them. This process is refered to as sweating. The salt draws out the water content from the cucumbers, then the liquid can be drained away. If this is not done the salad can become watery and less creamy. You can also sweat the cucumbers in a bowl in the fridge for several hours or overnight.

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🌿 DILL (KOPEREK) POLAND’S MOST USED SUMMER HERB No herb is more used in Polish kitchens than dill. With its feathery green leaves and fresh, cooling flavor, it brings a burst of brightness to countless traditional dishes. Western cuisines rely on parsley in Poland it’s dill that takes center stage!

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Koper or Dill is often cited as Mikołaj Rej's beloved & cherished herb. What evidence supports this. Perhaps his love for dill is lost to time or in hidden manuscripts. - a curious footnote in Poland’s rich culinary & literary heritage. #MikołajRej #Dill #Koperek #Koper #PolishLiterature #History

Polish poet Mikołaj Rej mentions dill (koper) in a recipe in The Life of an Honest Man (1568). Though often cited that he actually cherished dill, what evidence supports this. Perhaps the true extent of his love for dill is lost to time or hidden in forgotten manuscripts. What remains is a curious footnote in Poland’s rich culinary and literary heritage. Dill is often cited and supposedly known as Mikołaj Rej beloved herb, that he held close to his heart and cherished.

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🇵🇱🧑‍🍳 Babcia had dill plants growing outside of her kitchen window. They were so large she could reach out the window, above kitchen sink and grab or snip a handful to use in her recipies or to garnish her cooking! 🌿

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🍽️ KARKÓWKA Z GRILLA (Polish Grilled Pork Neck) RECIPE --- a favorite at any summertime cookout or barbeque in Poland #Polish #Grillowanie #Karkówka #Barbecue #CookOut (In the United States Karkówka or pork neck is referred to as Pork Shoulder, Center Cut Collar or Boston Butt cut of meat.)

KARKÓWKA Z GRILLA (Grilled Pork Neck) RECIPE:

INGREDIENTS:

2.5 lbs Pork Neck, boneless, sliced ¾ inch thick
4 Garlic Cloves, minced
3 Tbsp Oil (rapeseed or sunflower)
2 Tbsp Prepared Mustard (Sarepska or Dijon)
2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp Vinegar (apple cider or white wine)
1 Tbsp Dried Marjoram
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Sweet Paprika
1 tsp Salt
½ tsp Black Pepper
Optional: 1 tbsp honey or sugar (for mild sweetness)

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a bowl, whisk together oil, mustard, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, marjoram, paprika, salt, pepper, and honey if using.
2. Place pork slices in a container or zip-top bag. Pour marinade over meat and mix well to coat.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, ideally 24 hours.
4. Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill pork slices 10–12 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely charred.
5. Let rest a few minutes before serving. Serve with bread, mustard, pickles, or your favorite grilled sides.

NOTES:
- For extra flavor, baste with leftover marinade while grilling.
- Perfect with a cold beer and crusty bread at any Polish-style BBQ.

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Karkówka z Grilla - (Grilled Pork Neck) is a popular summertime food enjoyed at cookouts & barbeques in Poland. Known for its tenderness & flavor. Marinated with garlic herbs & spices. Grilled nicely on the outside & juicy inside. Grilling both Kielbasa & Karkówka is a must-have at any Polish BBQ!

Karkówka z Grilla - “grilled pork neck” is a favorite summertime food enjoyed at many cookouts and barbeques in Poland.

Pork neck is used, is known for its tenderness and flavor, is marinated with garlic, herbs, and spices, then grilled until it’s nicely charred on the outside and juicy inside. Grilling Kielbasa along with Karkówka is a must-have for a Polish barbecue and pairs well with a variety of sides.

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What is Pork Neck - A Guide to This Flavorful Cut:

The Many Names for Pork Neck - Pork neck goes by several different names depending on the country and region:

United States: Pork collar, center cut pork butt, Boston butt

United Kingdom: Collar joint
France: Échine
Italy: Coppa (or Capocollo in southern Italy)
Spain: Secreto
Latin America: Cuello de puerco

The many labels can cause confusion, but they all refer to the same flavorful cut from the pig’s shoulder/neck region. The key is looking for meat that is marbled with fat but not too fatty.

https://redtablemeats.com/fresh-meat/pork/what-is-pork-neck-called/
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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

THE LEGEND OF SMOK WAWELSKI - THE WAWEL DRAGON The story the Wawel Dragon, is one of Poland’s oldest & most beloved folktales, rooted deep in Kraków’s medieval past. The earliest known written version appears in the Chronica Polonorum by Wincenty Kadłubek in the 12th century.

THE TALE OF SMOK WAWELSKI - THE WAWEL DRAGON

The legend of Smok Wawelski is one of Poland’s oldest and most beloved folk tales, dating back to medieval times. Wawel Hill, now home to the Wawel Castle and Cathedral, still contains the “Dragon’s Den” cave, which visitors can explore. At its entrance stands a fire-breathing bronze statue of the Wawel Dragon, built in 1972 by sculptor Bronisław Chromy.

In the heart of Poland, where the Vistula River winds gently past the ancient walls of Kraków, legends still whisper in the stones. Among them, none is more famous or more fearsome than the tale of the Wawel Dragon.

For centuries, parents have told this story to their children, warning of the dangers of greed, praising the triumph of wit over brute force, and celebrating the city’s enduring spirit.

Long ago, when Kraków was still a young settlement, a monstrous dragon made his lair in a dark cave beneath Wawel Hill. This was Smok Wawelski—a beast of great size, with scales like iron and eyes that glowed like embers. His fiery breath could scorch fields and melt stone.

Every week, the dragon emerged to demand a feast of cattle and sheep. The people obeyed, fearing his wrath. But when the herds were gone, the monster turned his hunger toward the young maidens of the city.

King Krakus, ruler of Kraków, offered a reward to anyone who could slay the beast—his daughter’s hand in marriage. Knights from across the land came to try their luck, but all met a fiery end.

One day, a poor but clever shoemaker’s apprentice named Skuba stepped forward. He had no sword, no armor—only a plan. Skuba prepared a sheep’s carcass stuffed with sulfur and pitch, sewing it tightly shut. Under the cover of night, he left it at the dragon’s cave.

At dawn, the dragon awoke, sniffed the air, and devoured the strange feast in one gulp. Moments later, the sulfur burned like fire inside him. In agony, Smok rushed to the Vistula River and drank, and drank, and drank. His belly swelled, but the burning only grew worse—until, with a deafening roar, the dragon exploded, leaving nothing but smoke drifting over the water.

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

SOS GRZYBOWY - POLISH MUSHROOM SAUCE RECIPE Kotlety Mielone, Kotlet Schabowy, Schnitzla, Bitki Wieprzowe, Klopsiki, Pulpety, Kluski Kładzione, Kluski Śląskie, Kopytka, Pierogi, Kapusta Zasmażana, Placki Ziemniaczane & Golabki You can serve Soz Grzybowy with noodles, dumplings, potatoes, or meat.

SOS GRZYBOWY (POLISH MUSHROOM SAUCE)

INGREDIENTS:

2 C Fresh Mushrooms
2 Tbsp Butter
1 Tbsp Oil
1 Small Onion, finely chopped
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
2 Tbsp Flour
1 C Broth (vegetable or chicken)
½ C Sour Cream
1 tsp Dried Marjoram
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

DIRECTIONS:

• Clean and slice mushrooms.
• Heat butter and oil in a pan, sauté onion until golden.
• Add garlic and mushrooms, cook until mushrooms release their juices.
• Sprinkle flour over mushrooms, stir well to coat.
• Gradually add broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
• Simmer 10 minutes until thickened.
• Reduce heat, stir in sour cream, marjoram, salt, and pepper.
• Garnish with parsley before serving.

Serving ideas: Perfect over potatoes, kluski, kopytka, meat, or pierogi

SOS GRZYBOWY - POLISH MUSHROOM SAUCE / GRAVY RECIPE

You can serve Soz Grzybowy with noodles, dumplings, potatoes, or meat.

Kotlety Mielone, Kotlet Schabowy, Schnitzla, Bitki Wieprzowe, Klopsiki, Pulpety, Kluski Kładzione, Kluski Śląskie, Kopytka, Pierogi, Kapusta Zasmażana, Placki Ziemniaczane & Golabki

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Excerpt from 'Pan Tadeusz' by Adam Mickiewicz (1834) (Mushroom foraging in Poland is not just about collecting food. It’s a cultural experience that connects people with nature & their heritage.) #Poland #Mickiewicz #PanTadeusz #Art #Literature #Culture #Heritage #Customs #MushroomHunting

Excerpt from Pan Tadeusz by Adam Mickiewicz (1834)

"Of mushrooms there were plenty: the lads gathered
the fair-cheeked fox-mushrooms, so famous in the
Lithuanian songs as the emblem of maidenhood, for the
worms do not eat them, and, marvellous to say, no
insect alights on them; the young ladies hunted for the
slender pine-lover, which the song calls the colonel of the
mushrooms, All were eager for the orange-agaric;
this, though of more modest stature and less famous in
song, is still the most delicious, whether fresh or salted,
whether in autumn or in winter. But the Seneschal
gathered the toadstool fly-bane."

- Translated by George Rapall Noyes

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Franciszek Kostrzewski's (1860) illustration - Pan Tadeusz Mushroom foraging or "grzybobranie" is a well loved & cherished activity in Poland during late summer & fall. It combines the fondness of nature with the excitement & joy of gathering forest mushrooms for culinary use.

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🍽️ FERMENTED RYE STARTER (ZAKWAS) RECIPE The process of making rye starter or zakwas is similar to making any sourdough starter. It is a simple process. You do not need to have any special equiptment or prior sourdough experience to make it.

FERMENTED RYE STARTER (ZAKWAS)

The process of making rye starter or zakwas is similar to making any sourdough starter. This is a simple process. You do not need to have any special equiptment or prior sourdough experience to make it.

INGREDIENTS:

1 C Rye Flour
2 C Water (non-chlorinated)
2 Cloves Garlic, peeled and crushed
3 - 4 Whole Allspice Berries
2 Bay Leaves
Optional: for better fermentation, a slice of sourdough rye bread

DIRECTIONS:

Mix: In a clean glass jar or bowl, mix rye flour with lukewarm water. Add the crushed garlic, allspice, bay leaves, and rye bread if using.

Ferment: Cover loosely with a cloth and let ferment at room temperature for 3 to 5 days, stirring once daily. It should develop a tangy aroma when ready to use.

🍽️ FERMENTED RYE STARTER (ZAKWAS) RECIPEFERMENTED RYE STARTER (ZAKWAS)

The process of making rye starter or zakwas is similar to making any sourdough starter. This is a simple process. You do not need to have any special equiptment or prior sourdough experience to make it.

INGREDIENTS:

1 C Rye Flour
2 C Water (non-chlorinated)
2 Cloves Garlic, peeled and crushed
3 - 4 Whole Allspice Berries
2 Bay Leaves
Optional: for better fermentation, a slice of sourdough rye bread

DIRECTIONS:

Mix: In a clean glass jar or bowl, mix rye flour with lukewarm water. Add the crushed garlic, allspice, bay leaves, and rye bread if using.

Ferment: Cover loosely with a cloth and let ferment at room temperature for 3 to 5 days, stirring once daily. It should develop a tangy aroma when ready to use.

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🍽️ ŻUREK - POLISH SOUR RYE SOUP RECIPE (Zupa) Żurek is a traditional Polish rye soup deep-rooted in Polish history. This savory hearty soup brims with flavor. Żurek dates back centuries in Poland. It's now a favorite comfort food full of flavor & heritage! #PolishFood #Żurek #Rye #Soup #Zupa #Food

ŻUREK - POLISH SOUR RYE SOUP

INGREDIENTS:

8 oz Smoked Bacon, chopped
1 lb Biała Kiełbasa
2 C Chopped Yellow Onion
6 Cloves Garlic, crushed
5 C Chicken Stock
1 C Diced Carrot
2 C Cleriac, diced ½-inch cubes
2 C Potatoes, chopped ¾-inch cubes
2 Bay Leaves
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/8 tsp Ground Allspice
1 C Sourdough Rye Starter (up to 1½ cups)
1/2 C Sour Cream
1 tsp Prepared Horseradish
1 tsp Dried Marjoram
Hard or Soft-boiled Eggs

DIRECTIONS:

Add bacon to 5-quart Dutch oven or similar pot over medium heat. Cook until bacon fat has rendered and starting to crisp. Add the sausage and onion; cook until sausage is browned and the onion is softened, Add ⅔ of the garlic and cook 1 minute stirring constantly. Remove the sausage.

Add the stock, carrot, celeriac, potato, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and allspice. Turn up the heat and bring to a boil, then turn down heat to keep at a gentle boil but prevent it from boiling over. Cook (covered) until the vegetables are tender.

With the heat on medium-low, whisk in ½ cup of the sourdough rye starter and the remaining ⅓ of the garlic. While continuing to whisk, add more sourdough rye starter until it reaches your desired consistency (it will thicken). Slice the cooked sausage and return to soup. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream, prepared horseradish and dried marjoram. Serve topped with halved hard or soft-boiled egg and a sprinkling of marjoram, along with rye bread.

Żurek is a traditional Polish rye soup that is deep-rooted in Polish history. This savory, hearty soup brims with flavor. Żurek dates back centuries in Poland, originating as a peasant dish due to its simple, inexpensive ingredients. It's now a favorite comfort food full of flavor and heritage enjoyed by many. It begins with the making of a fermented rye started which gives it its rich creamy texture and tangy hearty flavor.

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

White Eagle Lodge Polish Club – Our Goals & Mission Statement We aim to educate & inspire new generations, keeping Polish customs alive & meaningful. Through community we honor the past & celebrate the unique identity of the Polish people, passing pride in our roots from one generation to the next.

White Eagle Lodge – Our Goals & Mission Statement:

The White Eagle Lodge is dedicated to preserving Polish heritage and culture by sharing traditions, stories, music, and cuisine. We aim to educate and inspire new generations, keeping customs alive and meaningful. Through community, we honor the past and celebrate the unique identity of the Polish people, passing pride in our roots from one generation to the next.

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The White Eagle Lodge Polish Club is dedicated in preserving Polish heritage & culture, celebrating its rich traditions, passing them on to future generations. We believe in the importance honoring heritage through traditions, customs, language, stories, art, music, Polish cuisine.

The White Eagle Lodge is a cultural organization dedicated to preserving Polish heritage, culture, and celebrating its rich traditions, and passing them on to future generations. We believe in the importance of honoring where we come from—through Polish traditions, customs, language, stories, art, music, and the distinct flavors of Polish cuisine.

Our mission is to keep these traditions and knowledge alive, not just as memories, but as living practices that educate and inspire. By sharing Poland’s unique culture and history, we help to inspire new generations, to understand the values, spirit, and identity of the Polish people.

Through community gatherings, cultural events, and storytelling, we create a place where heritage is respected, culture is shared, and pride in our roots is cultivated. Our lodge is committed to keeping the soul and spirit of Poland alive for those who remember it—and for those who are just beginning to discover it.

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Auguat 31st - Dzień Solidarności i Wolności - Solidarity & Freedom Day in Poland

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Dzień Solidarności i Wolności - Solidarity & Freedom Day August 31st commemorates signing of agreements in 1980 that led Solidarność independent trade union & transition away from communist rule. Testament of resilience & determination of the Polish people in their pursuit of liberty & human rights

$Dzień Solidarności i Wolności - Day of Solidarity and Freedom in Poland August 31st commemorates the signing of the Agreements in 1980, which led to the creation of the independent trade union Solidarity (Solidarność) and helped inspire Poland’s transition away from communist rule. Dzień Solidarności i Wolności stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of the Polish people in their pursuit of liberty and human rights. \#Solidarity #Solidarność #LaborUnion #WorkersRights #IndependentTradeUnion #LaborMovement #SocialChange #AntiCommunist #WarsawPact #LeninShipyard #GdańskAreements #LechWałęsa$

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Żeby Polska była Polską -"Let Poland be Poland" youtu.be/3qUpknaRUJQ Zeby Polska byla Polska - "Let Poland be Poland" was written in 1976. Composed by Włodzimierz Korcz & lyrics by Jan Pietrzak. The song served as a symbol of the fight against communism & an expression of support for "Solidarity"

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Żeby Polska była Polską - Let Poland be Poland

YouTube video by Nationalist West

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Bigos "Polish Hunter's Stew" National Dish of Poland is full of Polish tradition, flavors & heritage! 14th century made cultural shared communal meal. Polish hunters added fresh caught meat & game to keep food from spoiling. Bigos is enjoyed today for its wonderful flavor & the taste of Poland.

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Babcia's Cooking. Love of Polish Food! The aroma & flavors of Polish food. Marjoram the often overlooked herb that makes Polish food so special! #PolishFood #PolishCuisine #PolishCooking #Herbs #Marjoram #Polska #Polski #Majeran #Kielbasa #Bigos #Golabki #Zurek #WhiteBorscht #Kapusniak

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Polish National Anthem: HYMN POLSKI - NATIONAL ANTHEM OF POLAND (lyrics) - Mazurek Dąbrowskiego - "Poland Is Not Yet Lost" youtu.be/mTx45S-dQmQ

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HYMN POLSKI - NATIONAL ANTHEM OF POLAND (lyrics)

YouTube video by JR videos

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

'Mazurek Dąbrowskiego' - "Poland Is Not Yet Lost" Written by Józef Wybicki 2 years after the Third Partition of Poland & end of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. After 1918 Declaration of independence of Poland Second Republic & was officially adopted as Poland's National Anthem in 1927.

'Mazurek Dąbrowskiego' - "Poland Is Not Yet Lost"

Written by Józef Wybicki in Italy in 1797. 2 years after the Third Partition of Poland & end of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

The song expresses the idea that the nation of Poland, despite lacking an independent state of their own, had not disappeared as long as the Polish people endured and fought in its name.

After 1918 Declaration of independence of Poland Second Republic & was officially adopted as Poland's National Anthem in 1927.

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

General Jan Henryk Dąbrowski in front of the Polish Legions in Italy, Juliusz Kossak, 1882

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Polish & Lithuanian Monarchs Family Tree youtu.be/ry5VGLLSgIg This video explores in detail the land of Poland's Kings, Rulers, Lords, Monarchs, and the hierarchy of Poland from its first know beginning of time, a sovereign nation, commonwealths, and a parliamentary republic in Central Europe.

Polish & Lithuanian Monarchs Family Tree
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This video explores in detail the land of Poland's Kings, Rulers, Lords, Monarchs, and the hierarchy of Poland from its first know beginning of time, a sovereign nation, commonwealths, and a parliamentary republic in Central Europe.

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Revolutionary war heroes: General Kazimierz Pułaski (d. 11 Oct. 1779) & Tadeusz Kościuszko (d. 15 Oct. 1817)

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The White Eagle Lodge Polish Club is dedicated to preserving Polish heritage and culture by sharing traditions, stories, music, and cuisine. We aim to educate and inspire new generations, keeping customs alive and meaningful.

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White Eagle Lodge (Polish Club) @white-eagle-lodge.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🌾 SEMOLINA PORRIDGE (KASZA MANNA) RECIPE #OldWorldFood #Slavic #Poland #Semolina #Porridge #Pudding #MedievalFood #FoodHistory #FoodCulture #CreamOfWheat 🍽️ youtu.be/yT5V-B1llhE (Henia Foks) „Bez kaszy nie ma obiadu.” “Without porridge, there is no dinner.”

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