Officially, it's been two months since The Polish Farmers Polish Food & Pierogi business was born. Just like any other birth, it all began a little over nine months ago when we began experimenting with various pierogi flavors.
Since the very beginning, we have learned a lot. We have learned some of the best ways to make pierogies, and how not to make pierogies. We also learned, at least so far, that we are not in it for the money. We are in it because we enjoy Polish Food, and we hope others will too!
Naturally, there are the traditionalists, who will not eat, or even try, anything but the original... potato, cheese, sauerkraut, etc. But, we came up with 40 flavors (and even more almost every day), because some people wouldn't even think of trying a pierogi unless it were something different, like a cheese steak or Buffalo Chicken, or there are others who would like to try something different.
Of course, the Christmas season is a big time for pierogies, and Polish Foods, but we have built many fine relationships with folks who enjoy them week in and week out!
Speaking of those relationships, we are forging new ones every week, and that may be the best reason of all for starting such a business.
Our friends at the Doorstep Dairy are spreading the news about our pierogies to their customers in the Morgantown, Elverson and Honey Brook areas, and for that we're grateful.
Another customer, Greg, stopped by to pick up an order of seven dozen pierogies for his family's Christmas feast. He noted, "My grandmother always made the pierogies in our family, and she passed away this summer. This will make my family's Christmas!"
Our hearts go out to Greg's family, but I hope we can somehow keep her tradition going for you. They may not be grandma's pierogies, but she surely knows that you remembered her enough to keep it going. If you ever feel the need to learn how to make them yourself, stop by, and we'll put you to work!
We bumped into Tom S. at the gas pumps at Turkey Hill, and he has been dropping by regularly for his supply of pierogies and other goodies.
Slowly, the word is getting around. We have had people from Ohio stop by for an order on their way to a birthday party in Fleetwood. We've shipped an order for Christmas Wigilia to Sanford, Florida, and another friend sent us a pair of glass blown pierogi ornaments for our Christmas tree. They are proudly hanging in a prominent spot.
Another family from Douglasville ordered a batch after the son in Michigan told them he found us on the web.
Overall, it's been a great Christmas, and we are looking forward to the new year. Thanks to all who have supported us thus far. Dziekuje! Na Zdrowie! Do Widzenia!
