We were so excited to see that the European Market moved up Rosewood Drive closer to us. I mean, I get it, where it was wasn't far, but now I can walk to it in no time flat. And, now they are right next door to another of our neighborhood faves, The Local Buzz.
I was out tonight for some last minute boxes and wrapping paper when I noticed their "open" sign was still on. I popped in hoping they might have Kinder eggs, being European and all. Happy of happy days, they do! The Vivver will be most pleased to see that Santa once again picked up a couple of these Euro-gems for her.
Since I was alone, I took some time to browse around. I discovered all kinds of cool stuff in this little market, but one of the first things to catch my eye was that the clerk was unpacking a couple big boxes of containers of pierogies. I kind of lurked over her shoulder checking them out. Not having much experience with pierogies, I was curious but also clueless.
Fast forward to check out. I started chatting with the clerk and somehow the pierogies came up. She told me that they are made fresh by the owner and that I should try them. She recommended the ones filled with sweet cheese; those are her favorites. I had also notice some were labeled as stuffed with kraut. Neil loves sauerkraut, so she said, "oh, you must get him some!" So, I did. I got them home and we dove into one of the kraut ones right out of the package. They have caramelized onions on top; added bonus! Then, I warmed and browned one of each type in some butter so we could sample them as intended. OMG. These little dumplings are so fantastic! The cheese pierogies are slightly sweet, kind of like lightly sweetened ricotta. But, we both agreed the sauerkraut ones are our favorites.
I've read tons of recipes over the years for pierogies but have never attempted them. They are soft dumplings with (probably) as many types of filling as one could imagine. The ones I bought tonight were fully cooked, so all I had to do was warm and brown them up. They were just delicious. And, apparently, you can special order them from the market if you need a specific quantity for a party or get-together.
The European Market is right next door to The Local Buzz at the corner of Shandon St. and Rosewood Dr. I highly recommend you patronize both!
I was out tonight for some last minute boxes and wrapping paper when I noticed their "open" sign was still on. I popped in hoping they might have Kinder eggs, being European and all. Happy of happy days, they do! The Vivver will be most pleased to see that Santa once again picked up a couple of these Euro-gems for her.
Since I was alone, I took some time to browse around. I discovered all kinds of cool stuff in this little market, but one of the first things to catch my eye was that the clerk was unpacking a couple big boxes of containers of pierogies. I kind of lurked over her shoulder checking them out. Not having much experience with pierogies, I was curious but also clueless.
Fast forward to check out. I started chatting with the clerk and somehow the pierogies came up. She told me that they are made fresh by the owner and that I should try them. She recommended the ones filled with sweet cheese; those are her favorites. I had also notice some were labeled as stuffed with kraut. Neil loves sauerkraut, so she said, "oh, you must get him some!" So, I did. I got them home and we dove into one of the kraut ones right out of the package. They have caramelized onions on top; added bonus! Then, I warmed and browned one of each type in some butter so we could sample them as intended. OMG. These little dumplings are so fantastic! The cheese pierogies are slightly sweet, kind of like lightly sweetened ricotta. But, we both agreed the sauerkraut ones are our favorites.
I've read tons of recipes over the years for pierogies but have never attempted them. They are soft dumplings with (probably) as many types of filling as one could imagine. The ones I bought tonight were fully cooked, so all I had to do was warm and brown them up. They were just delicious. And, apparently, you can special order them from the market if you need a specific quantity for a party or get-together.
The European Market is right next door to The Local Buzz at the corner of Shandon St. and Rosewood Dr. I highly recommend you patronize both!
Omg those cheese pirogies! I too am glad they are in an easier to get to location and can't wait to check it out soon.
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