Absolutely love this! There's so much that resonates here, especially the idea that nature was so intertwined in Slavic culture and lives. From the foraging to the plants to the animals...it feels like so many of my personal interests relate directly to my heritage, it's literally in my blood. Also, the walnut nalewka feels so relevant, having grown up surrounded by black walnut trees at my childhood home. I'll have to try making some next year!
Yes, the black walnut is something I see coming up again and again when I do research or have conversations about Slavic home remedies. Clearly for good reason too, it is like a gut cleanser in a way with its antimicrobial/antiparasitic actions. I would love to be able to find some black walnut trees myself!
Thank you for this interview! I have Zuza'a book and it is a treasure.
Dęnkuję, Zuza. Kocham twoją książkę. Pewnego dnia mam nadzieję odwiedzić Polskę. Książki takie jak twoja pomagają ponownie połączyć się z utraconymi tradycjami.
I bought this book on your recommendation and I love it! I've already made the elderberry bark recipe and can't wait to try it. Thank you, Val!
Yay I'm so glad! I love that she has it designed by season too and all the little stories and lore she sprinkles in.
Me too. And it's a very practical book, easy recipes, and ways to adapt them to what one has access to.
Absolutely love this! There's so much that resonates here, especially the idea that nature was so intertwined in Slavic culture and lives. From the foraging to the plants to the animals...it feels like so many of my personal interests relate directly to my heritage, it's literally in my blood. Also, the walnut nalewka feels so relevant, having grown up surrounded by black walnut trees at my childhood home. I'll have to try making some next year!
Yes, the black walnut is something I see coming up again and again when I do research or have conversations about Slavic home remedies. Clearly for good reason too, it is like a gut cleanser in a way with its antimicrobial/antiparasitic actions. I would love to be able to find some black walnut trees myself!
Thank you for this interview! I have Zuza'a book and it is a treasure.
Dęnkuję, Zuza. Kocham twoją książkę. Pewnego dnia mam nadzieję odwiedzić Polskę. Książki takie jak twoja pomagają ponownie połączyć się z utraconymi tradycjami.
Agree so much, in both languages!!!