Coucou everyone!
Mushroom hunting is a centuries-old pastime in Poland and has seen a huge resurgence in recent years. However, it is not to be trifled with! It's taken very seriously, with many different recipes, superstitions, and family secrets tied in. So grab your wicker basket, and let's forage! Then, Kate tells a Polish folk tale that will surely give you the chills.
Main topic sources:
Poland’s passionate fungal love affair - Cherwell
A Tradition as Old as Time: Mushroom Picking in Poland | Article | Culture.pl
Why Are Poles So Obsessed With Mushroom Picking? | Article | Culture.pl
POLISH MUSHROOM HUNTING TRADITION
Traditions of Mushroom Hunting in Poland - by Val Alcorn
A Mushroom Proverb and Preferences in Poland
Mini topic sources:
Kate's recommendation: Alp Blossom Cheese
Catherine's recommendation: LIE WITH ME novel by Philippe Besson
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