Pomerania is a vast historical and geographical region of the Polish coast. It primarily includes the areas of the Pomeranian and West Pomeranian voivodeships today, with the Tricity as the main metropolis.
Kashubia is an ethnographically distinct region, with its own language, culture, and of course cuisine. Kashubia surrounds Kartuzy, Kościerzyna, Bytów, Chojnice, Wejherowo, Puck, and the Kashubian Lakeland.
Kashubia is part of Pomerania, like a district in a big city. Therefore, when talking about "Kashubian cuisine," we refer to one of the most distinctive local flavors of Pomeranian cuisine.
What will you learn from this entry?
how Kashubian cuisine differs from Pomeranian cuisine
what is eaten in Kashubia and Pomerania
what makes Kashubian food distinctive
what are the traditional Kashubian desserts and cakes
What are the differences between Pomeranian and Kashubian cuisine?
We already know that Pomeranian cuisine is a rather broad term. So how to distinguish Pomeranian dishes from Kashubian ones? Pomeranian cuisine features hearty fish dishes, fried and smoked sea fish such as flounder, cod, and herring. Pomeranians also enjoy forest fruits (mushroom soup and game), fermented foods, and potato dishes.
Kashubian cuisine is more distinctive. Sweet and sour flavors reign (Kashubian-style herring), smoked and fermented vegetables, as well as meat and poultry with unique additions like raisins or cream (ferkase or frykase).
The most popular Pomeranian and Kashubian dishes
Absolute Pomeranian lunch hits are fish soup, pan-fried flounder or cod, herring prepared in various ways, lake pike-perch, smoked mackerel, seasonal soups (cucumber soup, mushroom soup), and classic sides like new potatoes, herb butter, salads, and fermented vegetables.
Signature Kashubian dishes include Kashubian-style herring (sweet and sour sauce with onions and tomatoes), szandar (potato pancake), ferkase (poultry in white sauce, often with raisins), ruchanki (yeast pancakes, often with apple), kuch (yeast cake with streusel), zylc (meat aspic), pierogi with groats, cottage cheese or fish, smoked eel, or trout.
Both Pomeranian and Kashubian cuisines are hearty and simple, perfect for a satisfying meal after a walk along the seaside or through the forest, which are plenty in Kashubia and Pomerania.
Kashubian desserts and traditional Kashubian cakes
Every sweet tooth will find room for a traditional Kashubian dessert, even after a filling lunch.
Most frequently tried by tourists, Kashubian ruchanki are yeast pancakes, often with apple. In every Kashubian café, you'll also find kuch, a yeast cake with streusel. It's a classic for afternoon coffee.
Other favorite companions of afternoon breaks are cheesecake made with local cottage cheese and apple pie made from paper apples. Two different but equally welcomed guests at family gatherings and lazy winter afternoons.
Discover Pomerania and Kashubia from the kitchen in Jastrzębia Góra
Pomerania and Kashubia are great destinations for a short or longer holiday. This coastal region of Poland, besides breathtaking views, cycling and hiking trails, offers diverse gastronomic options that will surely please your taste buds.
By booking your stay at Pilice Apartments, you can take care of your delicious mornings by purchasing breakfasts at the Papaj Restaurant for the duration of your vacation. Remember, when making a reservation on our website www.apartamenty-pilice.pl, mark "breakfasts" in the extras. You can also choose from our stay packages with breakfast option or full board offer.
