Let me start out by saying this was a fun meal for
me to prepare, since I myself come from a large Polish family. I took my
dad on a road trip to downtown Hamtramck to pick up some supplies; it
was nice to hear him speak the language of
his mother’s birth place which I’ve haven’t heard for a number of
years.
I thought it would be nice to serve this meal family style in
light of my heritage and remembering growing up and learning from my
Babcia (grandmother).
Our residents and guests started the night off with
potato cake topped with a chive sour cream as an appetizer.
Additionally, I prepared Pierogis filled with farmer’s cheese, Golabkis
(stuffed cabbage), fresh Sauerkraut with potatoes, Kielbasa
(fresh and smoked), brussels sprouts with dill cream sauce, rye and
pumpernickel bread, and for dessert Faworki chrust (Angel wings) sweet
crisp cake in a shape of a bow with powdered sugar. Residents and guests
also had the option of enjoying polish beer
as well.
It was very well received by our residents and
family members/guests and great time was had by all. I like to thank my
staff and coworkers, because I am nothing without their hard work. Na
zdrowie (for a good health).
-Chef Todd Stapnowski
Ashley Aughton | Assistant Director | Evangelical Homes of Michigan