Author: Karina Mroczko


Nov
2016

How to dress for a Thanksgiving 5K

categories: Get the Look, Health & Wellness, Style

Tomorrow, I am running the annual Thanksgiving Day 5K and it’s supposed to be the coldest day we’ve had so far this season. I was planning on only wearing the long sleeve shirt I got when signing up and my Nike Pro warm tights aka leggings, but with the temps hanging around 30°F with a chance of light snow, I will need to think about layers and warmer accessories.

Layers are key. I am going to wear my midi bra (it’s longer so it looks like a crop top) (from Target) and gives you more warmth, an under armour layer, (more…)


Nov
2016

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

categories: Delish, Holiday, Recipes

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Here is another one of my favorite Polish dishes to eat (and now make!) I taught myself this past year how to make all my favorite Polish dishes now that I no longer live at home. I figured instead of waiting for the holidays when my grandpa makes a lot of these traditional dishes, I would learn myself so I could have them whenever I had a craving (or missed my grandma). Have your tried my potato dumplings yet? (more…)


Nov
2016

Plaid dress w/ pockets: great option for a Thanksgiving Day outfit.

categories: Get the Look, Style

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As I mentioned in my hostess gift ideas post, I am definitely a last-minute person when it comes to…well just about everything. I promised Nico that I would plan the day before if we have an event to attend and get everything ready to go –wrap the gift, prep the dish, make arrangements for the dog if he can’t go and most importantly know what I am wearing! I feel like I get better each time, but I will admit I still struggle when it comes to an outfit and end up changing 5 times before putting on the original outfit and then we are always leaving 10-15 minutes late. (more…)


Nov
2016

We make these instead of mashed potatoes for every holiday: KLUSKI

categories: Delish, Holiday, Recipes

523149_638722049166_378506654_n3I have mentioned these when I posted a recipe for roasted chicken, so I am going to share the recipe!  These potato based dumplings are called KLUSKI ŚLĄSKIE (K-L-U-SS-K-I) in Polish and they are by far my favorite side dish out there!  

I am sharing some kluski pictures from when I was in Poland a few months back and some instructional pictures from when I made them at home recently. When we were selecting my wedding venue this year, one of our requirements was that the chef serve KLUSKI ŚLĄSKIE! It honestly was a deal breaker if they didn’t serve them.

I can’t wait to have them in a few days on Thanksgiving!

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Nov
2016

The easier way to peel and cut butternut squash

categories: Delish, Recipes

Since its fall and Thanksgiving is right around the corner, I have been experimenting with some butternut squash recipes. I had no idea where to start with the prep. Are you supposed to peel it? How much do you need to peel? Does it matter how you cut it? Well, here are the answers to those questions and more about prepping this winter squash.

*Oh, to make it much easier, (more…)