Oct. 8th is the day

Make some or go out for a few at J. Betski's

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/pierogi-polish-dumplings/Detail.aspx

buy some pre-made if you must

10/8/2010 11:45:38 AM

<3 J. Betski's


Maybe I'll hit that up for lunch today

10/8/2010 11:46:08 AM

I don't need a special day to eat Pierogis.

10/8/2010 11:49:09 AM

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"I don't need a special day to eat Pierogis."

Everybody out of the way, this man loves his pierogis

10/8/2010 12:17:36 PM

i dated a girl from jerzi that loved these things
i've never had any homemade ones

10/8/2010 12:27:03 PM

if you make them at home and are going to make 10 you might as well make 100

they freeze well (brush them with a little butter so they don't stick together) and it is basically the same amount of trouble to make a ton as it is to make a few

10/8/2010 12:46:57 PM

hell yeah, I might make some Mrs. T's when I get home

I remember back when I was a little kid we would go to my grandma's house and eat some killer polish meals. She would make 3-4 different types of homemade pierogies, she made her own kielbasa too. Then we'd have some stuffed cabbage on the side. I used to love her pierogies though, she'd make the usual potato and cheese/onion stuffed ones, but she also made a sauerkraut stuffed pierogie that went so good with corned beef.

damn, I could go for a good corned beef and cabbage meal with pierogies on the side. Might have to make some this weekend. yummmmmmmm

10/8/2010 12:51:38 PM

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" Everybody out of the way, this man loves his pierogis"

Don't you fuckin' forget it.

10/8/2010 1:10:11 PM

damn, I want this... but I'm about to get on the road, and I doubt I'll find any place worth a damn in Hickory for this

Maybe they'll have some at the oktoberfest

10/8/2010 1:29:40 PM

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"I don't need a special day to eat Pierogis."

agreed! but i totally understand why they have their own day!

i LOOOOOVED pierogis when i was a kid. sometimes it would be just my dad and i for dinner and i'd end up eating a whole box of Mrs. T's! (which actually was a horrible idea)

10/8/2010 3:23:27 PM

I love pierogis.

10/8/2010 8:22:47 PM

As someone with Ruspolish heritage, I can say that I never had a Pierogi that made me say "That was a good Pierogi."

However, I have on many occasions said "That was a good Knish."

10/9/2010 12:10:50 AM

DO WANT (and do miss)

10/9/2010 12:12:52 AM

AHAHAHA

I actually threw out a box of pierogies (^those) yesterday (the 8th). Been sitting in the freezer for months, and I was like, "Meh, time to go..."

Pasta stuffed with potatoes is the biggest nutritional/taste rip-off ever. It's like stuffing a potato with rice... "Hey, let's put these two super cheap starches together and try to make them taste good!"

But that's just my opinion...AHA

[Edited on October 9, 2010 at 1:37 AM. Reason : ]

10/9/2010 1:37:00 AM

^^What do you mean by "miss"? They have them in stores. I'll buy 'em and saute them with onions and serve with roasted chicken and broccoli heh.

10/9/2010 1:52:24 AM

yo egyeyes, I bought some spinach and feta pierogies yesterday. They are chilling in our freezer

10/9/2010 2:38:54 AM

Oh man, this takes me back to the days of living in a dorm eating at the dining hall as an undergrad; I used to love them!

Haven't had them for about a decade now... .

10/9/2010 6:30:27 AM

Bridget, your opinion is ugly and wrong.

10/9/2010 8:49:10 AM

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"Pasta stuffed with potatoes is the biggest nutritional/taste rip-off ever. It's like stuffing a potato with rice... "Hey, let's put these two super cheap starches together and try to make them taste good!""

There, I corrected it for you

Nutritionally, yes, it is useless (nearly). Of course, there are ways to make it nutritionally superior (whole wheat pasta, potato with skin, sweet potato, pumpkin, butternut squash, vegetables, etc), but as it stands, pierogis are just potato sandwiches made with white bread.

Ravioli is basically the same thing, but at least they use cheese and/or vegetables inside, and whole wheat ravioli is available.

10/9/2010 9:15:34 AM

pierogi are not ONLY stuffed with potato

some of them are stuffed with sauerkraut

some are filled with cheese

some with meat

10/9/2010 9:25:11 AM

Anyone get some of those sauerkraut lobster pierogies from J. Betski's?
Fucking delicious.

They've also had smoked pork and cambozola ones.

NOM!!!!

[Edited on October 9, 2010 at 9:35 AM. Reason : ]

10/9/2010 9:33:45 AM

oh my god

that sounds awesome

sauerkraut is actually really good for you

10/9/2010 9:35:24 AM

^^^ i didn't know that... well in that case they would be more nutritious. white pasta still, though.

10/9/2010 3:51:58 PM

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"Pasta stuffed with potatoes is the biggest nutritional/taste rip-off ever. It's like stuffing a potato with rice... "Hey, let's put these two super cheap starches together and try to make them taste good!""

this is one of the main reasons why pierogis do taste good

starch+starch=win.

lasagna sandwiches are also awesome

10/9/2010 11:19:50 PM

I bet a lasagna sandwich would be great...

...if you replaced the bread with cheese slices.


Starch+starch is a total gyp. Potatoes in general are bullshit. I hate it when people use them in soups and stews. If I'ma eat a potato it better be seasoned and spiced and shit, not just tossed in a soup to provide filler and disappoint the hell out of me.

10/9/2010 11:36:27 PM

well if you're counting calories or watching your carbs, then yeah, stacking starches is a terrible idea

but it's still fun/delicious sometimes

and I must say, I cannot agree with your opinion on potatoes

mashed potatoes beat the crap of bread, in my book

10/9/2010 11:42:51 PM

^Yeah, mashed potatoes are fixed with butter and spices and creamy shit and even cheese.

They're delicious.

But I've never thought, "Hey, you know what would make these mashed potatoes even better?!? Pasta shells!" Bacon, yes. But not pasta!


Furthermore, the potato bite in a soup, stew, casserole, etc...is always the worst bite. I know potatoes are good for recipes and the cooked starches are valuable...but the potato itself is disgusting. It's like you should use them to cook, and then remove all the potatoes before serving.

Now, if it's like a samosa or some shit where the potato has been spiced and prepared before being introduced into the mix, that's one thing. But most of the time there's just loads of bland potatoes roaming around and ruining the meal.

And I guess that's where the problem is for me. The pierogis I've had are desolate, flavorless starch bombs while samosas (a theoretically similar dish) are delicious!

[Edited on October 10, 2010 at 2:30 PM. Reason : ]

10/10/2010 2:29:21 PM

I'm not sure I've ever known anyone who had such strong opinions on potatoes.

10/10/2010 2:57:11 PM

i have ordered food from here before hahaha. this thread reminded me. http://polishpierogi.com/

10/10/2010 3:19:43 PM

^^Over forty percent of our children's vegetable consumption comes from two sources: french fries and ketchup.

And people freaked out cause the USDA didn't include potatoes in the WIC program, as if kids need more potatoes in their diet.

They're all on about how the potato is a great cheap source of nutrition and isn't bad for you if you just eat it plain. But who eats a plain potato? Compared to all the other vegetables out there, the potato is probably the least palatable in plain format.

10/10/2010 3:22:00 PM

Here is a job for BSPK and JBSG:

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ABT765/mi-analyst-potato-team/

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"MI Analyst (Potato team) Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board - Market Intelligence Department Salary range £25,000 to £35,000 The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board is seeking an Analyst to join our Potato team within the Market Intelligence Department based at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire. The role of Analyst involves researching, collating, analysing, interpreting and clearly communicating GB and European agricultural market intelligence. The post holder through economic and statistical analysis will contribute to the effective production and development of departmental activities to meet industry needs. Whilst primarily focused on monitoring markets and trends in the potato industry, the post holder will in the near future work with other sectors team on policy and research projects. Key responsibilities include; producing analysis relating to the potato sector as detailed in the Potato Council corporate plan and Market Intelligence/Potato Council SLA; preparing economic analysis and assisting in its clear dissemination, ensuring accuracy; keeping abreast of technical, business, economic and political developments to ensure that analysis is relevant and in the proper context; collecting and managing the dataflow/input of agricultural market data from primary and secondary sources, developing sound working relationships with stakeholders. Candidates must have a professional qualification to degree standard in statistics/agriculture or another numerate discipline, or equivalent experience; Interest and ideally experience of the food and agriculture sector; sound working knowledge of databases/data management, ideally competent with SQL and Microsoft Access; Sound knowledge of analytical concepts and tools and experience of SPS and GIS mapping software is desirable."

10/10/2010 3:39:22 PM

AHAHAHA

Bridget, your opinions are ugly and wrong.

Potatoes are far healthier and more nutritious than you're suggesting.

But how can we blame you for thinking that? You're the queen of anti-personal-responsibility.

To you, a potato isn't a time honored, delicious and nutritious vegetable with a rich history, found all over the world in hundreds of different varieties. (almost as awesome as beans..)

No... To you, it's an evil monocultural medium to assist in the delivery of evil oils, fats, and chemicals. I mean, facts are facts, right Bridget? Most people in our culture eat potatoes in an unhealthy manner, so, (because no one is ever personally responsible ) it must the potato to blame. Yup. All potatoes are bad. Just listen to you: "Potatoes in general are bullshit.", "the potato bite in a soup, stew, casserole, etc...is always the worst bite.", (holy fucking wow that is wrong...), "the potato itself is disgusting.", "bland potatoes ... ruining the meal"

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"They're all on about how the potato is a great cheap source of nutrition and isn't bad for you if you just eat it plain. But who eats a plain potato?"

You see folks? In case you haven't read 90% of her posts, Bridget just likes to have a "cause". (in a bad way, not like me at all ) Here, she makes a good point about the USDA's habit of "cooking the [nutrition] books", but does she blame the USDA? No. She loves government agencies, no matter how corrupt. She blames the potato. I think she ate too many sweets as a kid, and can't appreciate the many wonderful food tastes that she would describe as bland.

But that's just my opinion...AHA

10/11/2010 8:15:52 AM

potatoes are from Peru

10/11/2010 11:31:43 AM

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"^^Over forty percent of our children's vegetable consumption comes from two sources: french fries and ketchup."

Source?

Oh, right.

10/11/2010 11:37:40 AM

^^^Because of its ease of growth and ability to keep so long/well, the potato is already cheap enough. We don't need the government subsidizing potato purchases. For once, the USDA did something right instead of bending to the potato industry...but we'll see how long it lasts.

Individuals already eat an average of 50 pounds of french fries a year and another 90 pounds of potatoes on top of that, and I'd bet those numbers get even larger the further down you go in income. I think we're getting plenty of this time-honored vegetable without putting it on WIC.

And if you must know, I'm a smoker so, yeah, it takes a lot to rock these taste buds. Regardless of my smoking habit though, I'm right on about the plain potato. Compared to broccoli or celery or carrots or peas or beans or squash or whatever, the potato is the blandest plain vegetable out of the bunch. I mean, the potato has tons of sugar in it, but it doesn't even taste sweet! It's just a sad, pitiful vegetable.

^I saw it in a documentary. Still, it was a documentary about obesity, and I'm sure they may have used some crazy stats. Here's something:

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"• French fries are the most common type of vegetable children eat. Fries account for about one-quarter of children's vegetable intake"

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-03-01-vegetables-fries_N.htm

Add in the ketchup consumption that comes along with those fries or chicken nuggets or hamburgers or hotdogs, and it wouldn't surprise me if fries+ketchup aren't far off from accounting for 40 percent of a child's vegetable servings.



[Edited on October 11, 2010 at 12:11 PM. Reason : far off ]

10/11/2010 11:49:04 AM

^

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"We don't need the government subsidizing potato purchases."

I don't disagree. Then again, I don't think the government should subsidize much of anything...

Also, french fries are to potatoes what twinkies are to whole wheat bread. Bad-mouth fries all you want, but don't generalize.

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"It's just a sad, pitiful vegetable."

Like I said, your opinion is wrong.

You may not have tried the many varieties of taters... yukons, purple peruvians, fingerlings, etc.









YAY TATERS!

10/11/2010 12:30:20 PM

some of those look like sex toys

10/11/2010 1:12:47 PM

Your typical white potato is towards the bottom of the scale in terms of nutrition compared to other vegetables.

Yes, those heirloom varieties are quite nutritious (and tasty), but seriously, when did you see them made available to the masses?

I do love potatoes, though. A medium sized [white] potato nuked in the microwave, stuffed with strips of cheddar/Leicester cheese, with a light sprinkling of salt, and I am in heaven!

In Turkey, kumpir is a popular street fast food, and I have no idea why, because it is not an Eastern dish. One of the best ways to eat a potato, though! Images:

http://www.google.com/images?q=kumpir

10/11/2010 3:44:39 PM

^^^Yeah, I should join the potato of the month club so I can just be eating plain potatoes all over the place enjoying all the different varieties.

And how you gonna shit talk the french fry? A good fry is a goddamn delicacy. Twinkie, my ass.

10/11/2010 6:43:09 PM