The publication is available online in English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese. The English printed version can also be found in Polish bookstores.
Magdalena Tomaszewska-Bolałek introduces the history of Polish culinary culture, describes popular ingredients and products, both mainstream and regional, the latter manufactured by local producers using traditional methods. The book contains a short historical account, enriched by legends and references to art, literature, or famous figures (such as Fryderyk Chopin, Mikołaj Kopernik, Maria Konponicka, or Bolesław Leśmian).
Apart from stories about Polish cuisine, several simple recipes can be found in the book: for tradition Polish meat broth, duck with apples, liver, beef tartare, pierogis (traditional Polish dumplings) with meat, ribs baked in beer, zrazy (a meat roulade popular in Eastern Europe), fried carp, herring, kluski śląskie (potato dumplings), potato pancakes, spreads for bread, kompot (a non-alcoholic drink made from cooked fruits), nalewka (strong alcoholic beverages made from vodka and fruits or herbs), and gingerbread cookies.
