1981, Communist Poland

At the peak of the Soviet rule in Poland, the country had run into enormous economic hardships. Food became scarce, and citizens marched on the streets protesting against hunger. Everything became rationed, and even then, sometimes the rationed needs could not be met. But this is not the story of the food shortages of Communist Poland. This is the story of the larger arc of Polish food, and how it came to evolve in surpising ways over 15 centuries.



And if you are intrigued about Central Asia, Samosas and Hospitality, check out the episodes on Uzbekistan

Beauty of Uzbekistan and the Geometry Box: https://omny.fm/shows/postcards-from-nowhere-with-utsav-mamoria/beauty-of-uzbekistan-the-geometry-box
Melons of Samarkand: https://omny.fm/shows/postcards-from-nowhere-with-utsav-mamoria/melons-of-samarkand

Vincent Van Gogh and Uzbekistan: https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I03d1slNCXMla8VC
Secrets of Doors: https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=InTTDLzqdrZWSvf5

Train Journeys and Humanity: Part 1: https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I2xUGZmKqpNnFmKl

Train Journeys and Humanity: Part 2: https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I2fOFK5K0YFNLT3F

World's most popular snack: https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=ImYiIkxnf8vNTFNn

For reflections on walking, check out Walking: An Act of Resistance: https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=IlhRj0aYOdW8A8Pu

You can reach out to our host Utsav on Instagram: @‌whywetravel42
(https://www.instagram.com/whywetravel42  )

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1981, Communist Poland At the peak of the Soviet rule in Poland, the country had run into enormous economic hardships. Food became scarce, and citizens marched on the streets protesting against hunger. Everything became rationed, and even then, sometimes the rationed needs could not be met. But this is not the story of the food shortages of Communist Poland. This is the story of the larger arc of Polish food, and how it came to evolve in surpising ways over 15 centuries. 
And if you are intrigued about Central Asia, Samosas and Hospitality, check out the episodes on Uzbekistan
Beauty of Uzbekistan and the Geometry Box: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/postcards-from-nowhere-with-utsav-mamoria/beauty-of-uzbekistan-the-geometry-box" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">https://omny.fm/shows/postcards-from-nowhere-with-utsav-mamoria/beauty-of-uzbekistan-the-geometry-box</a> Melons of Samarkand: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/postcards-from-nowhere-with-utsav-mamoria/melons-of-samarkand" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">https://omny.fm/shows/postcards-from-nowhere-with-utsav-mamoria/melons-of-samarkand</a>
Vincent Van Gogh and Uzbekistan: <a href="https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I03d1slNCXMla8VC" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I03d1slNCXMla8VC</a> Secrets of Doors: <a href="https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=InTTDLzqdrZWSvf5" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=InTTDLzqdrZWSvf5</a>
Train Journeys and Humanity: Part 1: <a href="https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I2xUGZmKqpNnFmKl" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I2xUGZmKqpNnFmKl</a>
Train Journeys and Humanity: Part 2: <a href="https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I2fOFK5K0YFNLT3F" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=I2fOFK5K0YFNLT3F</a>
World's most popular snack: <a href="https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=ImYiIkxnf8vNTFNn" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=ImYiIkxnf8vNTFNn</a>
For reflections on walking, check out Walking: An Act of Resistance: <a href="https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=IlhRj0aYOdW8A8Pu" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/show/e?eid=IlhRj0aYOdW8A8Pu</a>
You can reach out to our host Utsav on Instagram: @‌whywetravel42 (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/whywetravel42" data-inline-card="" data-card-data="">https://www.instagram.com/whywetravel42</a>  )
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Postcards from Nowhere is a travel podcast that takes you on journeys exploring culture, history, food and people in the form of stories. With over a decade of travel stories in his kitty, Utsav Mamoria narrates the stories of the strange, obscure and fascinating things about the world, often interspersed with practical tips and deep realizations, which would shape the way you travel.

Tune in to the new episode every Thursday.

Postcards from Nowhere is a travel podcast that takes you on journeys exploring culture, history, food and people in the form of stories. With over a decade of travel stories in his kitty, Utsav Mamoria narrates the stories of the strange, obscure and fascinating things about the world, often interspersed with practical tips and deep realizations, which would shape the way you travel.

Tune in to the new episode every Thursday.

Postcards from Nowhere is a travel podcast that takes you on journeys exploring culture, history, food and people in the form of stories. With over a decade of travel stories in his kitty, Utsav Mamoria narrates the stories of the strange,

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"1981, Communist Poland  At the peak of the Soviet rule in Poland, the country had run into enormous economic hardships. Food became scarce, and citizens marched on the streets protesting against hunger. Everything became rationed, and even then, sometimes the rationed needs could not be met. But this is not the story of the food shortages of Communist Poland. This is the story of the larger arc of Polish food, and how it came to evolve in surpising ways over 15 centuries.  If you enjoyed this episode, check out the other food episodes  Ep 169 Genetics, Milk and the Great Indian Sweet Divide Ep 170 The famine-induced cuisines of North Korea Ep 171 the war-induced cuisine of Tamil Eelam Ep 174 How Buddhism shaped Sri Lankan food Ep 179 How Ice Age shaped Indian food Ep 180 How Sangam Landscape changed Tamil food Ep 184 Satyagraha for the soul of Odia Cuisine "