A Dutch masterpiece painted far from Poland, yet the boy wears a traditional Polish costume.
Was he the child of a Polish diplomat in The Hague? Or just a model dressed to intrigue?
The 17th century saw Dutch fascination with Polish style, inspired by close trade ties and shared history.
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Is this the grandfather of the American bagel? 🥯🇺🇲🇵🇱🥯
New York bagels do have a historical connection to the Krakow obwarzanek.
The obwarzanek is a type of ring-shaped bread that originated in Krakow, Poland, and has been a popular snack here for centuries.
The Jewish communities in Poland, particularly in Krakow, played a significant role in the development and popularization of this type of bread.
When many Eastern European Jews immigrated to the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they brought with them their culinary traditions, including the making of bagels.
Over time, these bagels evolved in New York City, incorporating different ingredients and baking techniques that distinguished them from their Eastern European predecessors.
The New York bagel is characterized by its dense, chewy interior and slightly crispy exterior, achieved by boiling the dough before baking.
Thus, while New York bagels have been adapted and transformed in their new environment, they do have their origins in the traditional bread-making practices of Eastern European Jewish communities, which include influences from the Krakow obwarzanek.
