Easter 2026 Poland Tour 

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Discover the Best Beer Tour in Szczecin, Poland: A Craft Beer Journey

If you’re a beer enthusiast visiting Poland, Szczecin should be on your radar. Known for its vibrant beer scene, this charming city offers a unique experience with its beer tours in Szczecin. Whether you’re a craft beer connoisseur or a casual beer lover, a craft beer tour in Szczecin will introduce you to some of the finest brews in the region.

Why Choose a Tour with us?

We will not only guide you through the best local beer spots, we will also charm you with witt and conversation. We will recommend the best local food to go with chosen beers and provide interesting facts about the visited locations. We are not professional tour guides but we are professionals eaters and drinkers.  

Let us be your tour companions! We will accompany you to four local breweries and tell you all about our favorite Szczecin spots! 

-Anna and Mark Hurning

What to Expect on Your Beer Tour in Szczecin

1. Explore Local Breweries
   Your tour will take you through some of the most popular microbreweries in Szczecin, where you’ll have the chance to sample a wide range of locally brewed beers. From hoppy IPAs to rich stouts and refreshing lagers, you’ll get a taste of the diverse flavors that define Szczecin’s craft beer scene.

2. Learn from Expert Guides
   Our beer tour in Szczecin is led by us, Mark and Anna as your personal companion, and when available, knowledgeable guides will share fascinating insights into the brewing process, the history of beer in the region, and the unique characteristics of each brew. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, your guide will ensure an educational and fun experience.

3. Food Pairings
   No beer tour is complete without food! Our beer tour in Szczecin includes delicious local food pairings, such as Polish sausages, pierogi, and local fish and cheeses, to complement the beers you’re tasting. These pairings will enhance your tasting experience and give you a true taste of Szczecin’s culinary culture.

Book Your Beer Tour in Szczecin Today!

If you’re visiting Szczecin and want to experience the best of Polish craft beer with us, a beer tour in Szczecin is a must. These tours offer a fun and immersive way to explore the city’s brewing culture while discovering new favorites along the way. Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, a beer tour in Szczecin is the perfect way to dive into the local scene and enjoy the flavors of this charming city.

What’s Included:

• Visiting of 4 local microbreweries (tasting of 4–5 of their beers) with us, Anna and Mark as your tour guides, but a separate brew master will greet us at each brewery (when available). 
• Each local brew master will explain their brewing techniques and talk about their beer.
• Although local snacks will be served at each stop, they may not be enough for some, so please don’t arrive starving.

What to Expect:

• Tour lasts about 3.5–4 hours.
• Start of tour is at Rynek Sienny.
• This is a walking tour, total distance covered is about 2 km (1.2 miles).
• Private tours (at least 2 people) – your group may be from 2 to 8 people.

Additional Information:

• We are sorry, but this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
• Not for participants with heart problems or other medical conditions.
• Minimum drinking age is 18, no children please. 
• 50% charge will be applied at reservation (remaining charge due 7 days prior event).
• Cancellations with full refund will be issued if cancelled at least 7 days in advance. 
• Payment via PayPal or credit card available. 

Price:

• 550 PLN / person ($140/person)*

Availability:

Please contact us with your request. Weekday and weekend tours available. Best beer tour in Szczecin 

Please email: office@polishyourkitchen.com

Include:

• Date and time of desired tour
• Number of visitors 
• Allergies and/or food restrictions (vegan, vegetarian, etc)

Book your craft beer tour in Szczecin today and raise a glass to the best brews the city has to offer! Cheers! Best beer tour in Szczecin 

*Minimum charge for the private tour is the equivalent of 2 people. 

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The Best Authentic Polish Easter Dessert Recipes

 

Mazurek (Polish Easter Tart)

Mazurek is one of the most iconic Polish Easter desserts. It’s a flat, sweet tart topped with a thick layer of icing, preserves, or chocolate, and beautifully decorated with nuts, dried fruit, and Easter-themed designs.

It’s made only once a year for Easter, often as a family project. The creative topping makes it both a dessert and a centerpiece.

Traditional toppings:

• Dulce de leche or fruit preserves

• Lemon or orange icing or cream

• Almonds, walnuts, raisins, candied orange peel

Here are my two suggestions (click on the photos for recipes):

Babka Wielkanocna (Easter Bundt Cake)

There is so many versions of this sweet and simple cake: babka piaskowa {sand babka}, chocolate babka, marble babka, yeasted with raisins, rum babka, poppyseed babka – just choose your favorite and it will take no time to prepare it. 

Babka symbolizes the joy of Easter and is often blessed in a święconka (Easter basket) before being eaten.

Pascha {Easter cream cheese dessert}

Pascha is a rich, creamy dessert traditionally served during Easter. Pascha is a no-bake dessert made from farmer’s cheese, blended with butter, sugar, egg yolks, and often flavored with vanilla, citrus zest, dried fruits, and sometimes nuts. The texture is smooth and creamy—almost like a cross between cheesecake and custard.

Sweet cheese strudel

Think of it as a rolled pastry log filled with a lightly sweetened farmer’s cheese or cream cheese mixture, sometimes enhanced with vanilla, lemon zest, or raisins. Once baked, it’s golden, crisp on the outside, and soft and creamy inside.

Cheesecake {Sernik}

Sernik is a baked cheesecake made with twaróg (a fresh curd cheese that’s mildly tangy and drier than cream cheese), eggs, sugar, and often a touch of vanilla or citrus zest. It may be served plain, with a crust, or topped with a glossy chocolate glaze or powdered sugar.

What will you be preparing for Easter this year?

Happy cooking and smacznego!

From Poland with love!

Anna

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Polish Cooking Workshop in Our Home

New Polish Cooking Workshops with Polish Your Kitchen – Join Us in Szczecin!

We’re beyond excited to announce something we’ve been dreaming about for a long time — new, in-person Polish cooking workshops with Polish Your Kitchen, hosted right here in our cozy home in Szczecin, Poland!

If you’ve been following along with our YouTube channel and blog, and dreaming about diving deeper into the heart (and kitchen!) of Poland, this is your chance to roll up your sleeves, tie on an apron, and cook alongside us!

What to Expect: A 3-Day Culinary Experience

This is not just a cooking class — it’s a full-on immersion into the flavors, traditions, and hospitality of Polish cuisine. Over the course of three days, you’ll cook, laugh, eat, and explore some of the most beloved Polish dishes, all in the warm and relaxed atmosphere of our own home kitchen. It will be like cooking with your own family or friends. 

Here’s a taste of what’s included:

• Welcome dinner with drinks at a local restaurant  (guests arrive on Sunday, welcome dinner will be on Sunday evening. Classes will be on Monday – Wednesday). 
• Hands-on cooking sessions where we’ll prepare classic dishes like pierogi, bigos, żurek, and more, all depending on the season.
• Local ingredient tasting and insight into Polish food culture, traditions, and kitchen techniques.
• Home-cooked meals enjoyed together — because sharing food is what it’s all about.
• Plenty of time to chat, ask questions, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how Polish home cooks bring meals to life.
• You will also receive a PYK apron and a signed cookbook to take home as a souvenir. 

Who Is This For?

Whether you’re a beginner in the kitchen or a seasoned cook with a passion for Polish food, this workshop is for anyone who wants to connect more deeply with Polish cuisine and culture.

You don’t have to speak Polish (we’ve got you covered!), and you don’t have to be a professional — just bring your curiosity and appetite!

Workshop Details:

• Location: Our home kitchen near the city center of Szczecin, Poland
• Duration: 3 days (2 lunch sessions, 1 dinner session)
• Cuisine: 100% Polish, made with love
• When: Dates available now — spaces are limited!

Ready to Cook with Us?

If this sounds like your kind of adventure, we’d love to have you join us! To see available dates below. 

Let’s cook, eat, and celebrate Polish culture together — one delicious bite at a time. We can’t wait to welcome you into our kitchen!

Additional Information:

• Hotel reservations and travel to our home must be organized on your own (we can provide recommendations. Uber, Bolt and taxi service available. Travel time to our home from the city center is about 15–20 minutes and cost is about $10–$15).
• Group size: 2–6 people*
• The workshop is wheelchair accessible.
• Minimum age is 18, no children please. 
• 50% charge will be applied at reservation (remaining charge due 7 days prior event).
• Payment via PayPal or credit card available. 

Price:

• 1890 PLN / person ($499/person)*

Where to book:

List of all available workshops: **

5–7 May 2025 {book here}

2–4 June 2025 {book here}

7–9 July 2025 {book here}

4–6 August 2025 {book here}

8–10 September 2025 {book here}

6–8 October 2025 {book here}

17–19 November 2025 {book here}

9–10 December 2025 {book here}

Fine print: 

*Minimum charge for the private tour is the equivalent of 2 people. 

** Other dates may be made available upon request. 

Reservations will be confirmed upon receipt of a payment. The remaining 50% of payment is due 7 days prior to the workshop. All payments are non-refundable. 

There will be no refunds for any unused portion of the workshop. P.Y.K. Anna Hurning is not responsible for expenses incurred by participants in preparation for the trip: non-refundable airline tickets, visa fees, equipment, etc.

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Polish Cream Cheese Donuts Recipe

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Polish Poppyseed Bundt Cake {Piegus} Recipe

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Polish Your Valentine’s Day

Something for vegetarians: mushroom cabbage rolls
gołąbki z grzybami.

Gołąbki z grzybami is a great option for vegetarians as you’re not really feel you’re missing out. This dish is full of flavor and will satisfy even the most demanding eaters. They go great with mushroom sauce or a traditional cabbage roll sauce: tomato. 

One of Mark’s favorite Polish meals: turkey in horseradish sauce:
indyk w sosie chrznowym.

This dish screams POLAND!! Creamy, delicately horseradishy sauce, soft and tender pieces of turkey make a really nice and satisfying combination. Serve with a side that will soak up the sauce, like drop dumplings and a veggie dish that will compliment the richness of the sauce: perhaps a leek salad. 

Now it’s time for a dessert! How about an easy cheesecake
sernik.

This easy dessert won’t waste your time. Just mix, bake and decorate (if you wish). Strawberries will bring a nice Valentin’s Day accent. 

Rich chocolate in a form of an easy bundt cake
babka czekoladowa.

An easy bundt cake that anyone can make with little effort, in no time with simple ingredients that you have at home. You’ll be able to impress her/him and not sacrifice time. Perfect for any occasion.

This is just a few suggestions that came to mind. You can find a ton more resources here. Browse via the RECIPE INDEX on the top menu or just scroll through the photos. 

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Happy cooking and smacznego, my hungry friends!

With love from Poland,
Anna

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Recipe for a Polish mayonnaise bundt cake 

Polish Christmas Traditions

Hello my hungry friends,

As the scents and flavors of Thanksgiving are lingering in our minds and on our toungs, I am excited to start thinking about Christmas and my menu for the 3 days of celebrating. As you may know, here in Poland, we celebrate Christmas for 3 days: Wigilia Christmas Eve, 1st Day of Christmas and then the 2nd Day of Christmas. The menu will be considerably different for Wigilia and the rest of the holidays. Wigilia is traditionally pescatarian and heavy with plant-based dishes and the following days can (and are) be filled with succulent meat dishes and a bit more variety.

In one of my cookbooks: “Polish Your Kitchen; A Book of Memories, Christmas Edition” I talk more about the traditions and symbolism of the items on our Christmas Eve dinner, the meaning of the first star on the evening sky and why oranges remind us Poles of Christmas.  

Polish Christmas Traditions – what is Wigilia? 

Christmas in Poland is more than just a holiday—it’s a time steeped in rich tradition, deep-rooted customs, and centuries-old rituals that have been passed down through generations. If you’ve ever wondered what makes Christmas in Poland so special, here’s a guide to some of the most cherished traditional family recipes that fill the our holiday season with great memories of our family members that may not be around us.

Unlike many Western cultures that celebrate on Christmas Day, Poles’ main day to celebrate and the one that everyone is looking forward to, is Wigilia meal. It is incredibly significant, and typically includes twelve dishes—each representing one of the twelve apostles.

These twelve dishes are not just about food; they are a symbol of abundance, peace, and goodwill.  Here’s a glimpse into some of the iconic dishes you might find at a traditional Polish Wigilia table, ones that were always served in my family home:

– Beetroot soup with mushroom dumplings barszcz z uszkami – A vibrant beetroot soup served with uszka, small dumplings filled with mushrooms. The soup’s deep red color matches the flavor. 

– Fried fish (normally carp) karp – Carp is a classic Polish Christmas dish, often fried as one of the hot dishes. When I was a child, we would keep our carp  alive in the bathtub leading up to Christmas Eve, and the fish is prepared fresh for dinner. Now, stores offer filets and it is a bit more hassle free. 

– Pierogi – our Christmas version of pierogi will normally be filled with sauerkraut and mushrooms or perhaps potatoes and farmer’s cheese. Some families opt for ones filled with buckwheat and farmer’s cheese or other meatless versions. 

– Dried fruit drink kompot z suszu – a sweet, spiced fruit compote made from dried fruits like prunes, apples, and pears. It’s served as a drink and is considered a healthful and delicious way to cleanse the palate. It can be served hot or cold and is a must-have addition to the Wigilia dinner table. 

– Poppyseeds with grains kutia or poppyseeds with dumplings kluski z makiem – A sweet grain dish made from wheat (or noodles), honey, poppy seeds, and nuts, often served as one of the twelve dishes.

These are just a few of the 12 dishes served during Wigilia in my home. You can review the full list in the Christmas section of the blog or in my cookbook “Polish Your Kitchen; A Book of Memories, Christmas Edition”

Polish Christmas Traditions – the Christmas Tree and Decorations

Polish homes are beautifully decorated for Christmas, often with intricate ornaments, candles, and festive garlands. The Christmas tree choinka, is typically adorned with handmade decorations like straw stars, paper angels, and wooden or glass baubles. When I was a child, the choinka normally didn’t go up until the 23rd of December and that tradition was not unusual for many Polish homes. These days, you can see the trees decorated a few weeks before the big day. 

Polish Christmas Traditions – Opłatek

One of the most meaningful rituals of Wigilia is the breaking of the opłatek—a thin wafer that is shared between family members as they exchange Christmas wishes. The opłatek tradition dates back centuries and is a moment of reflection, gratitude, and reconciliation. Before dinner begins, each person breaks off a piece of the wafer and offers a warm wish to everyone at the table.

Polish Christmas Traditions – Christmas Day: Family Time and Relaxation

Christmas Day itself is a more relaxed affair. While Wigilia is the big celebration, Boże Narodzenie (Christmas Day) is often spent with close family, reflecting on the blessings of the season, and enjoying a hearty Christmas lunch. This meal often includes dishes like duck blood soup czernina,  bigos (hunter’s stew), roasted duck, or another family favorite.

If you ever have the chance to celebrate Christmas in Poland or with a Polish family, you’ll find that these traditions will not only fill your stomach but will also nourish your soul, connecting you to something much larger than just the holiday itself. I hope that you put Poland on your trip calendar and visit during Christmas. Not only to taste the food but also to see the beautiful Christmas markets that every big city puts on, and experience the beauty of this important holiday the Polish way… and if not, please bring a bit of Poland into your home, cherish the family memories and make new ones with the ones you love. 

Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia ~ Merry Christmas!

From Poland with love,

Anna and Mark 

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Authentic Polish gray potato dumplings {kluski szare} recipe

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Polish piano key cookies {klawisze}

This recipe will be included in the next cookbook is due to come out in 2024 about traditional Polish dessert. Stay tuned!

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Polish Cookbook Box Set

Hello my hungry friends!

I’m here to report that our three sisters, sold as a set are now dressed in a pretty book dress. The box set of the three Polish cookbooks:

1. Polish Your Kitchen; My Family Table
2. Polish Your Kitchen, a Book of Memories, Easter Edition and 
3. Polish Your Kitchen, a Book of Memories, Christmas Edition

are wrapped in a colorful box set cover. The set includes over 180 recipes for traditional Polish dishes – a complete guide to Polish cooking. 

If you decide to purchase the box set, you will also receive a chocolate bar, a PYK support sticker and a personalize card written signed by Anna and Mark. 

For more info or to purchase the Polish cookbook gift set, go here: POLISH COOKBOOK GIFT SET. 

Polish wafer bars {Andruty}

This recipe will be included in the next cookbook is due to come out in 2024 about traditional Polish dessert. Stay tuned!

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Feeding the hungry in Szczecin, Poland

Our plan is to collect funds all year and provide fresh products at the end of the year to hep the ones in need around the holidays. 100% of your donation will be forwarded to Jadłodzielnia. 

Warsaw during Christmas | Travel Poland

In this episode we’re visiting Warsaw, Poland. We’ll stop by the Christmas market and visit a cooking school. 

We hope you tag along for this episode of “Kitchen’s Closed”. 

Love,

Anna & Mark

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Polish poppyseed cookies {baletki}

This recipe will be included in the next cookbook is due to come out end of 2023/beginning of 2024 about traditional Polish dessert. Stay tuned!

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Wrocław | 100 extraordinary places to visit

In this episode we’re visiting Wrocław with one of the local authors: Mirko Seebeck. We will visit the Christmas market too!

We hope you tag along for this episode of “Kitchen’s Closed”. 

Love,

Anna & Mark