Birdie's New Mexico Time Machine

Okay, we're freakin' out! Pierogi time!

My three sons tackle the peirogi! I'll post the recipe after the party. Two hours left to prepare and I'm nowhere near done! Ack!

I wish you all could come!

I'm holding the first ever Polish Feast in Las Vegas, New Mexico! I was up late, late, late cooking and now, in the wee hours of the morning, am at it again. On the menu:

Pierogi, three kinds including a New Mexican green chile version
Mushroom sauce
Beet relish
Herring in sour cream
Stuffed cabbage rolls
Kielbasa
Plum cake
Paczki (pronounced "punch-key"), yummy Polish donuts!

The guest list includes all my favorite artists, writers, free-thinkers, and philosophers. Most folks are bringing something to add to the table. One of my dear friends is bringing a homemade poppyseed cake PLUS other Polish goodies. She's Polish, too.

I have a couple of CDs of polkas to play during dinner, and rumor has it that some folks may be coming in costume. I'm handing out name tags with pre-selected famous Polish folk, from Pope John Paul II to Liberace! What else should I do? I'll be checking in all day to hear your suggestions!

My oldest son is home from college and will be in attendance. I think he's nervous about meeting all my friends, especially after all the stories he's heard.

I sincerely wish each of you could attend. It just won't be the same without you! If you want a recipe for any of the above dishes, let me know. I'm a great Polish cook.

Okay, back to work!