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The Polish Pottery Mart | |
Historic Savage Mill
8600 Foundry Street
Box 2041
New Weave Building
Savage, MD 20763
(240)456-0070
Store Hours:
Sunday: 12-6
Monday: 12-4
Tuesday-Thursday: 11-6
Friday & Saturday: 10-8
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The Polish Pottery Mart in Historic Savage Mill |
April
2011 |
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Greetings!
There have been big changes here at The Polish Pottery Mart in Historic Savage Mill. We have officially moved into our newer, larger space and are so excited for you all to come out and see it!
With Easter and Passover upon us, it would be a great time to adorn your dinner table with a new piece of Polish pottery, whether it be a casserole dish, a serving bowl, or dinner plates. So, now is a great time to come and visit our new space!
In this month's newsletter, we will explore another famous Polish art form very different from Polish pottery known as wycinanki. We will discuss our big move and plans for our Grand Opening Celebration! We will also reveal information about some new items that have arrived and share some news about events this month that will be occurring outside of Historic Savage Mill that The Polish Pottery Mart will be a part of.
And we could not forget our Recipe of the Month! This month we have featured a recipe for a Honey Cake by Peter and Laura Zeranski, the authors of Polish Classic Cooking. We plan to carry their cookbook very soon and will notify you when we receive the shipment!
We hope you are doing well and we hope to see you soon!
Sincerely,
Jim & Diane Richardson
Articles by Olivia, our employee |
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Events at Savage Mill | |
Apr. 17 - Bingo
RSVP at: 240-456-0070 or
Apr. 18 - Passover begins at
sundown
Apr. 24 - Easter
(Savage Mill Closed)
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Polish Phrase of the Month | |
Westego Alleluja!
Happy Easter! |
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Polish Pottery:
Not the Only Famous Art Form in Poland
While Polish pottery is a beloved and extremely respected art form in Poland and around the world, Poland is also well-known for its folk paper cut-outs or
wycinanki (pronounced vee-chee-non-key). These paper cut-outs are created by hand in mostly rural areas of Poland. Just as Polish pottery varies in style and complexity, so do these paper cut-outs. Artists use various layers of paper to fold and cut into numerous shapes. Most of these shapes are inspired by nature and contain the repetition of a symmetrical pattern. The numerous shapes created by the various artists are also accompanied by a plethora of vibrant colors. It has been said, that the wycinanki of a region can be identified by the variation of colors used and the design.
Such an art form dates back to the mid-1800s in Poland, where peasants created these cut-outs to decorate their small cottages. Today, wycinanki is created during special times, such as Christmas and Easter, to decorate homes. They are also given as gifts.
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 The Big Move
The time is finally here! We are officially moved in! The pottery has been placed, and even displayed on brand-new shelving that has also been made in Poland!
We send many thanks to the Savage Mill staff for assisting us with our move. We also would like to give a special thanks to Charlotte, our interior designer for our business, who turned our vision for our new space in to a reality.
We are still in the process of planning for our big grand opening. We will send you an invitation as soon as we have decided on a date and all the festivities for your enjoyment.
We hope you can make it to our celebration, but if you are unable to, we still hope to see you soon! |
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Bunny Shelf Sitters
Other Styles Available At Our Shop |
New Items Just in Time for Easter
Shelf Sitters:
Stop by our new space to see our cute, seasonal shelf sitters. We have recently received our first shipment of shelf sitters from a new company for us that we met at a trade show in New York.
They are various sizes and styles, but all of them are bunnies just in time for Easter! Hurry in because quantities are limited on these adorable shelf sitters.
Blue Crab Bay Co. Products:
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As some of you may know, April 1st is the start of Maryland's crabbing season. If you are not ready to place an order for a bushel of those Maryland steamed crabs we all know and love just yet, then stop by our shop to check out a line of products we are now carrying by the Blue Crab Bay Co. We carry an array of mixed nuts that are inspired by the Chesapeake. We also have dip mixes, marinades, seasonings, and Bloody Mary and Margarita mixers! We are excited to bring these new products to you, and we hope you enjoy them.
To learn more about the Blue Crab Bay Co.: Click Here |
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Events Outside of Historic Savage Mill
The Polish Pottery Mart will be a part of two events taking place outside of Historic Savage Mill.
The First Event:
Historic Oakland's Bridal Showcase
Date: Sunday, April 10, 2011 Time: 1:30pm to 4:30 pm
Location: 5430 Vantage Point Road, Columbia, MD
As some of you may know, we have been working on creating a Bridal Registry for couples who love Polish pottery.
If you or anyone you know is getting married, let them know about this special event. The Bridal Showcase offers soon-to-be brides and grooms the opportunity to meet the area's top wedding vendors.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information about this event visit: http://www.historic-oakland.com/events or call 410-730-4801 or 800-730-4802.
The Second Event:
Ladies Night Out
Date: Saturday, April 30, 2011
Time: 7-pm to 10:00 pm
Location: St. Augustine Church
6976 Old Washington Road
Elkridge, MD 21075
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Peter and Laura Zeranski
Authors of:
Polish Classic Cooking |
Polish Recipe of the Month:
Honey Cake
By: Peter and Laura Zeranski
Honey Cake
Serves: 12
¼ pound of butter, softened
5 egg yolks
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
4 cups flour
5 egg whites
2 tablespoons cocoa
3 ounces ground peeled almonds
Bread Crumbs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream the butter. Add egg yolks, beating at high speed. Gradually add sugar. Beat 3 minutes more. Add honey, baking soda, spices and orange rind. Beat 2 minutes more. Add 2 cups flour. Beat 3 minutes. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff. Add to the creamed mixture alternating with the rest of the flour, chocolate and almonds. Mix together lightly.
Butter a tube pan and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Fold the cake batter into the pan. Bake for 70 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 15 minutes and remove from pan. Cover and keep in a cool place for 3 days before serving. Serve in thin slices.
For more information about Peter and Laura, visit their blog: Click Here
To purchase their cookbook, visit our shop in Historic Savage Mill! |
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Links That May Interest You | |
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Feedback
As we have expressed in our previous newsletters, we would love to hear from you. Whether it be questions, comments, or suggestions for improving our newsletter, we are open to it all. We are dedicated to serving you and learning your various interests in order to make our business and our newsletter the best it can be.
To contact us you can call us at 240-456-0070 or email us at diane@polishpotterymart.com. |
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Customer Appreciation Coupon
Save 15% off one regular-priced pottery item!
Limit one coupon per customer. Save 20% on one item only. Coupon must be printed and presented in person. | | Offer Expires: April 30th, 2011 |
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