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Perogies

Polish Pierogi Plate

Posted in Recipes, on 18 December 2018, by , 0 Comments

A Brief History of Perogies in the US

While the origin of perogies is debated, in America, the food has a strong connection to Polish tradition and immigrants. Settling in the northeast and Midwest, immigrants from Poland started arriving in the United States in the 1900s, with a big wave of immigrants coming around the time of the Second World War. Originally, perogies were eaten at home by Polish families, but soon they were being consumed by locals with their popularity being driven by charity fundraisers in the 1940s. By the 1960s perogies were in supermarkets’ frozen food section across the US and Canada. Today, the culinary traditions Polish immigrants brought with them remain, but perogies have also evolved in unique ways suited to American tastes.

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Christmas Perogies

Posted in Holidays, on 23 December 2015, by , 0 Comments

If you’re tired of turkey, the typical go-to choice for traditional Christmas dinners, consider offering perogies and pelmeni at your next holiday meal. These tasty little dumplings are the ultimate comfort food, and best of all, are completely customizable to go with whatever you’re serving. There are plenty of recipes for perogies that will complement your menu and please even the pickiest eaters at the table.

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