TeresaB
Joined: 02 Nov 2009
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Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2009 2:09 pm
Post subject: Has anyone this recipe please?
When we visited Poland in the 1960's, my grandmother used to bake something we called"poppy seed cake". She used to grind poppy seeds several times and bake them in a cake. The cake was layered with cake mixture and poppy seeds giving it a marbeled effect. It was so delicious! My mother brought the recipe back to England but never made it and of course the recipe got lost sometime down the years. I would love to bake this cake for my family and would appreciate a copy of the recipe.
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gandalf1369PolishOrigins Patron
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TeresaB
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Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:27 am
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Bob, thank you so much! My grandmother only used poppy seeds, no other fruit and the poppy seeds were definitely layered in cake mix not dough with a lovely strong taste of vanilla. It may have been her own recipe developed over years. I am definitely going to try at least one of those recipes though as they look so delicious!!!
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Kengal
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Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:39 pm
Post subject: Poppy seed cake
Hello Theresa,
Your grandmother's poppy seed cake sounds delicious. The part about the swirls of poppyseed in the cake mixture and the lovely strong taste of vanilla .... I'm hooked now!!
If you manage to find the recipe could you please share it with me? Thanks, Ted. _________________ The character from Downunder!
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TeresaB
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Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:51 pm
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Ted, I am still combing the internet and am also going to make phone calls to some Polish friends and see if they know what I mean. I will let you know if I manage to track down this elusive recipe
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ShelliePO Top Contributor & Patron
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TeresaB
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Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:29 pm
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I have Busia's "Angel Food Cake" and "Sunshine Cake (spongecake)" recipes. Will share and am looking for a meatloaf recipe.
Busia's meatloaf was dense, almost like lunchmeat with several eggs, and very few air pockets. I didn't write this down the day she showed me how Hopefully someone has something similar...
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Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 4:23 pm
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Does anyone know of Linden Tea, from a Linden tree? How do you make it, and what is it good for?
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Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:41 pm
Post subject: Linden tea
valpomike wrote: | Does anyone know of Linden Tea, from a Linden tree? How do you make it, and what is it good for? |
I had a tree in the front yard of my rental, when one day an elderly Polish gentleman who was taking a walk in the neighborhood, knocked on my door. He wanted to know if it would be all right to pick some blossoms. I said he could have as much as he wanted, anytime, and later, I picked some too.
I spoke with my Dad about this, and he said he grew up with one in his backyard. His parents were from the old country, and linden tea was commonplace. From my experience, just be careful of the honeybees!
The following was also found on the internet:
"Linden tea can be made by infusing about a handful of flowers in a 250 ml cup of hot water. Let the mix stand for about 5 to 7 minutes.
Linden tea is a pleasant-tasting drink but should not be used for long periods of time as excessive amounts may cause damage to the heart. The tea should also not be taken within 2 hours of taking vitamins or supplements as it may interfere with the body's absorption of minerals from the vitamins.
The following are the health benefits attributed to linden tea: May help stop headaches, combat indigestion and diarrhea, relieve tension and anxiety, calm restlessness and sedate the nerves.
Linden tea may have some beneficial effects for those suffering from high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, palpitations and heart diseases. It may help induce perspiration and sweating, alleviate fevers, colds and cough, may help relieve sore throat and colitis."
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Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 10:31 am
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How can I start a Linden tree, from seeds I received from Poland?
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kith
Joined: 20 Jan 2010
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Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2010 7:04 pm
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Makowiec is really popular during the holidays. That could be what you're looking for.
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