For the first time in the Programme, we have the pleasure of sharing a particularly \u2018tasty\u2019 result of our work \u2013 a cookbook featuring 41 recipes from the Polish-Ukrainian borderland. There\u2019s something for everyone in this collection, including sweet, savoury, potato and meat dishes that are often unique and surprising, yet all are deeply rooted in regional traditions and family table customs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How was the first cookbook of the Programme created?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 We openly acknowledge that it was developed under rather unexpected circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Was it prepared by a group of culinary experts?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2013 Absolutely. These recipes and inspirations have been passed down through generations by knowledgeable cooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The cookbook was created thanks to the competition titled \u201cFrom Grandma’s Notebook \u2013 Share a traditional recipe\u201d, which we organised for the residents in the regions covered by the Programme area. We gathered authentic culinary recipes, including those that are lesser-known and deserve to be remembered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We received a remarkable number of submissions \u2013 almost 100! The youngest participant was just 12 years old, while the oldest was 78. Each not only provides a method for preparing a dish but also tells a story \u2013 a family history, a personal narrative that illustrates how various influences blend to create a rich and diverse cultural mosaic. This culinary diversity includes Polish, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Lithuanian, and Jewish influences, as well as elements of highland cuisine from the Lemko and Boyko regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We hope that this book will inspire you to cook and explore the traditional flavours of the borderland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n