Category Archives: Cuisine

The Lonely Winter Brussels Sprouts Soup but you don’t have to eat it alone

December 22, 2017 by Food Polka

I am fortunate to spend this Holiday season with my family in Poland. It has been 16 years since the last Christmas together and a very long time since I experienced the “real” winter for longer than a week. Although it’s cold out here, I am still super excited because the trip triggers so many culinary memories. Winters in Northern Europe offer a very limited variety of local produce but Brussels Sprouts are in season now. So, here is my sentimental winter tale about this “little” vegetable. I […]

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Categories: Christmas, Communism, Cooking Classes, Dill, Dinner, Editorial, Food Art, Food Photography, Food Styling, Herbs, Lunch, organic, Pearl Barley, Polish Cuisine, Published by Marta Fowlie, Recipe Development, Resourceful Cooking, Soup, Tomatoes, Vegetables • Tags: brussels sprouts, brussels sprouts soup, creative food stylist los angeles, culinary productions, culinary writing, Dill, food photographer, food photographer la, food photographer los angeles, food photography, food polka, food styling los angeles, food stylist los angeles, foodpolka, marta fowlie, polish cooking, published by Marta Fowlie, winter soups

Happy 4th!

July 3, 2017 by Food Polka

Happy 4th, Everybody! Enjoy America responsibly! It’s a very special place in the world! Are you in need of a Food, Beverage + Restaurant Branding + Advertising Expert or Content Producer? GET in TOUCH 📞

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This Dark, Green Sorrel Soup Made out of California Weed Might Surprise You

March 12, 2017 by Food Polka

Ok, so Easter is right around the corner and being Polish I know that all the Polish housewives have been busy in the kitchen for the last two weeks. Probably baking babkas, hard boiling eggs, and maybe even painting them… I am Polish and I don’t paint eggs this year but I painted my mashed […]

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A Hollywood Celebrity Mom Pancakes Made for Her Children 🥞

April 17, 2016 by Food Polka

I have been working as a culinary video producer and as a food stylist with Hollywood celebrities who enjoy cooking. The series is called “Inside My Kitchen” and is produced for the digital edition of the US Weekly magazine. Last week, I was introduced to a well-known actress and mom who is particularly passionate about good, healthy food and cooking for her children. I can’t mention her name at this moment, but after spending the entire day with her on […]

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Categories: American Cuisine, Breakfast, Butter, California Cuisine, celebrity cooking show, creative direction, Culinary Writing, Dessert, Eggs, Eggs, Flours, Food Photography, Food Styling, Fruits, Grains, Kitchen Organization, Lunch, Maple Syrup, Pancakes, Pancakes, Published by Marta Fowlie, Resourceful Cooking, Spelt Flour, Vegetarian, Vegeterian • Tags: actress chef, breakfast, breakfast idea, celebrity chef, celebrity cooking show, celebrity food, celebrity food stylist, celebrity mom, celebrity mom recipe, celebrity recipe, cooking mom, cooking show, creative direction, creative food stylist los angeles, creative idea, culinary inspiration, culinary productions, entrepreneur, food advertising, food agency, food animation, food concept, food creative direction, food design, food marketing, food photo, food photographer los angeles, food photography, food polka, food studio, food styling, food styling los angeles, food stylist los angeles, foodie, foodie network, foodie photo, foodie photos, groceries, los angeles celebrity chef, marta fowlie, marta smolczewska, oranges, organic, pancakes, published by Marta Fowlie, resourceful cooking

Go green with your mashed potatoes!

March 24, 2016 by Food Polka

Ok, so today is St. Patrick’s Day and Easter is right around the corner, and being Polish I know that all the Polish housewives have been busy in the kitchen for the last two weeks. Probably baking babkas, hard boiling eggs, and maybe even painting them… I am Polish, not Irish, and don’t paint eggs this year but I painted my mashed potatoes green. And painted my potatoes not because it’s Easter time, but because green potatoes are delicious, healthy […]

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“Just Go For It” Portobello-Spinach Wontons

March 4, 2016 by Food Polka

Much like a painter who just starts to paint and creates a unique piece of art, a good cook can whip up something by just starting to cook. I tend to make the best meals when I look at what’s lying around in my cabinets and refrigerator and just go for it. This happens because I have good cooking intuition. For example, one day I was feeling very hungry and knew I had to eat before my Pilates class, but […]

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Buckwheat Breaded Pork Schnitzel as Guiltless Pleasure

February 25, 2016 by Food Polka

The Pole’s relationship with pork chops is like the American’s relationship with steak. Although I love steak 🥩, I also love pork 🐖. After 25 years of Polish Pork Cuisine, pork has become an integral part of my diet. Sometimes when I get cravings for the old times and Slavic-Germanic culinary tradition, I make a simple pork schnitzel accompanied with potatoes and dill. When the spirit of Californian speaks to me and I want a healthier version, I make a pork schnitzel… breaded in buckwheat flour. So here is a recipe […]

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My “Miserable” Youth was Filled with this Cucumber Dish

February 20, 2016 by Food Polka

As I started exploring my Polish food memories, there was a moment when I realized many Polish dish names have pretty negative associations. Let’s take “Mizeria”, a simple dinner side green cucumber dish, which basically translates to “Misery”. Mizeria consists of two main ingredients. Sour cream and green cucumbers 🥒🥒. That’s it. The sour cream was sometimes swapped for similar dairy products like kefir, buttermilk, or yogurt if they were available. Some people used heavy cream instead. To add a […]

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Brownie Cakes Recipe that I Love and So Will Your Loved One

February 9, 2016 by Food Polka

Have you ever thought? Here we go again. Another year, another Valentine’s Day? Another dilemma! What should I do with her? What should I do for him? Well, I am telling you, I have been there. I have also been there to help others out; as a personal chef. Besides offering a private intimate, sensual Valentine’s Day dinner for your beloved one, I can also offer simple ideas that you can execute on your own. There is a lot of […]