Category Archives: Grains

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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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

Everybody Pesto! Pumpkin-Arugula, Pesto!

May 18, 2015 by Food Polka

I’m sure you’ve tried pesto before. That classic Italian sauce made with basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan—it’s delicious, isn’t it? But did you know that you can easily make it at home in about 5 minutes? Well, you can, and so can this version of pesto, which may not be as classic as the Italian prototype but is just as delicious. This new pesto recipe is made with arugula, pumpkin seeds, and Asiago cheese. While the ingredients may differ from […]

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Categories: Apetizer, Arugula, Asiago cheese, California Cuisine, Dinner, Food Photography, Food Styling, Garlic, Lemon, Lunch, Olive Oil, Privet Chef Events, Published by Marta Fowlie, Pumpkin seeds, Recipe Development, Resourceful Cooking, Snack, Vegeterian • Tags: art director, arugula pesto, creative director, creative food stylist los angeles, different pesto, easy sauce, food photographer, food photographer los angeles, food photography, food styling, food styling los angeles, food stylist, food stylist los angeles, personal chef LA, pesto, published by Marta Fowlie, quick sauce, sauce for red meat

Rise and shine. Try this 5 minutes strawberry filled breakfast recipe

April 22, 2015 by Food Polka

Short on time and breakfast ideas? Put down the oatmeal and get it twisted with this quick and easy strawberry breakfast recipe. Lock pure health, nutrition and deliciousness in your favorite breakfast bowl in less than 5 minutes. Brew some coffee. And… if you are lucky like myself garnish it with two four-leaf clovers. Quick strawberry-oatmeal breakfast Shopping List: 1 lb strawberries (stems removed) 1 tsp maple syrup 2 tsp chia seeds ½ cup oatmeal (preferably old fashioned) ¼ cup […]

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Get Ready for Mad Men’s Final Season with The Modern Cookies

March 31, 2015 by Food Polka

The last season of Mad Men starts this Sunday, and well… Not sure about you, but I am going to shed a tear (or two) and need some serious comfort food to get me out of this funk. And no, the average potato chip just isn’t going to cut it. I’ll be keeping mid-century mod alive by baking some yummy shortbread cookies. If you aren’t too bummed to invite some friends over, throw a party and watch the final season […]

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If you like Piña Colada… have one for breakfast… with oatmeal

February 18, 2015 by Food Polka

We think old-fashioned oatmeal is simply out of style. Your quick breakfast oatmeal doesn’t have to be boring and flavorless. Just a few simple and practical ingredients can make your morning oatmeal taste like a million bucks, or like a fancy beach-time cocktail. Here is a pineapple oatmeal recipe that I made up once and named “Piña Colada Oatmeal”. It will take that tropical drink you love so much and add the same exotic goodness to your morning routine. And […]

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Aphrodisiac filled dinner. A Valentine’s Day salmon recipe

February 6, 2015 by Food Polka

Have you ever heard about powerful food ingredients that feed your sex drive? Maybe? Maybe not?! Well, no matter what you know about, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Perhaps it is time to take it to the next level. Just think: An intimate, aphrodisiac ingredient-loaded, homemade Valentine’s Day dinner for two. Doesn’t it sound like a seductive enhancement to Valentine’s Day pleasures? The pleasures can start with shopping together, but they will end in the bedroom. Plus, a […]

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Polish cabbage rolls bring love and sexual potency to your life

December 13, 2014 by Food Polka

So you are an immigrant. Perhaps Polish, like myself. You landed in a foreign country. You fell in love with the place, culture, and people. You decided to stay and settle down. You got a job. You made yourself a cozy home. But something is still missing. You can’t put your finger on it. Perhaps it’s that special someone missing in your life? That person you have always dreamed about, but you haven’t had time for? The person you can […]

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The nostalgic mystery of the Polish cabbage rolls.

January 5, 2014 by Food Polka

I’ve been living in California for 13 years now, and I can honestly say I never really encountered homesickness. When you move to a new country you’re so excited at first. You take every opportunity to experience a new culture, environment, and people. For some, that initial excitement might die down and they might start to miss their homeland. This usually results in two things happening: they eventually wait out that feeling and come to accept the new country as […]