this is a page for

Category: Krakow Eats and Drinks

Is Coffee Brewing an Art or a Science?

The headline’s question is a good one. My answer is brewing is a science to make a cup of coffee – which I consider a work of art. Brewing is chemistry. We are attempting to use water as a solvent, which the heat enhances, which is why we heat the…

Make Hummus Not War

In the heart of the Jewish Quarter is Hamsa an Israeli restaurant serving up aromatic and flavorful dishes.  It was suggested by the wife of a Polish colleague of Alan. It had all the foods Alan came to love after spending six months in Israel–including Bedouin coffee and…

Relaxing with Aruba Tea

The Galleria (mall in the heart of Krakow near our apartment) is overflowing with coffee cafes.  The Poles love their coffee and tea.  Cafe Nero caught my eye and the Aruba Tea tantalized by taste buds.  What is Aruba Tea do you ask?  It’s English Breakfast tea with…

The Poles Know How to Warm Up

Alan is a genius at using Google Earth and the transportation maps to figure out what tram to take, where to get off, and then where to go.  I’m a genius at observing details in our environment: the restaurants, stores, buildings, etc. we’ve passed.  He can…