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A Bar, a Brewery, and a Classic Peugeot
Text By: Jamie Patterson
Photo By: Wojciech Makula
Check out Moczybroda, our favorite local craft brewery, and their cool retro bar on wheels—perfect for adding some bohemian flair to your next party at the palace. Wherever you enjoy their brews, just remember to drink responsibly!
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Behind the Scenes at the Castle: Slow Living & Sustainable Choices
Author: J.Patterson
From compost to coffee, here’s how we care for our castle—with green energy, good food, and a slower way of living.
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From the Polish Countryside to Canada and Back Again: Pastry & Sweets Tables with a Story
Author: Emilia Kluczyńska
Hi, I’m Emilia. If you’ve ever had one of my cakes or desserts, you already know this: I don’t just bake to fill a table. I bake to feed people emotionally. Every dessert I make has a story behind it, and I’m grateful to share a bit of mine here – especially now that my sweets have found their way to birthday celebrations, castle weddings, and unique corporate retreats at places like The Palace at Osowa Sien.
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From Winnica Margaret to the Glass: A Conversation with Michał Przytuła
Text prepared by: J.Patterson
What began as a family home is now a rising star in Polish sparkling wine. We caught up with the owner of Winnica Margaret to hear the story behind the label.
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Peanut Butter Cookies
By: J.Patterson
Gluten-free, nutty, and utterly addictive—these peanut butter cookies blend oat and buckwheat flour for a rich texture, balanced with just the right touch of Maldon salt and miso. A childhood favorite, all grown up.
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Mushroom & Cheese Pies
By: J.Patterson
Crispy, golden, and effortlessly delicious—these savory morsels might just change the way you think about (and handle) phyllo. Filled with ooey-gooey Camembert and umami-packed mushrooms - they hit the spot.
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Lemon-Almond Sponge
By: J. Patterson
This tort delivers on all fronts. Think moist yet crumbly texture, a sweet-meets-sour (and just a little salty) flavor trifecta. Perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or as dessert at your next fancy-schmancy dinner party. Just add a piece of honeycomb on top for that 5-star finish.
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Stock-the-Pantry: Bringing the Best of the Polish Countryside to Your Kitchen Table
Author: J.Patterson
Planning to self-cater, in whole or part? Need quality snacks and drinks on hand? Curated from Polish farms and artisans, our Stock-the-Pantry service delivers the best of the countryside to your castle kitchen—seasonal ingredients, premium treats, and more.
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Savory Zucchini Muffins
Author: J.Patterson
Our latest savory bake—tender, golden, and perfect with smoky pepper-herb butter at summer thyme dinner parties. See what we did there? :)
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Slow Roasted Pulled Pork
Author: J.Patterson
Quality pork shoulder (we like using local meat from Wielkopolska), slow-roasted with apple juice, herbs, and a splash of cider vinegar. Tender, smoky, and full of flavor—perfect on bagels at brunch or as the showstopper at your next garden dinner. Simply put: irresistible
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Miss Kinga’s Banana Bread
Intro: J.Patterson
Recipe: K.Kędzierska
Growing up in Canada and spending summers in the States, peanut butter and bananas were a childhood classic—let’s be real, peanut butter and anything was. So it only makes sense that the palace wouldn’t feel like home without it. This one breaks the farm-to-table, seasonal-only rule—but no regrets. It’s quickly become a guest favorite on our kitchen table.
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Raspberry & Pink Pepper Jam (No Pectin)
Author: J.Patterson
This small-batch jam packs a punch. It’s our foodie philosophy in a jar. Simple, but interesting. Sweet, a little tart, with a gentle pink pepper kick that makes you pause and go, wait—what is that? It’s made seasonally from just a few honest, local ingredients and is sugar-free (we use local honey, not white sugar), which gives it a richer, juicier depth—like biting into the ripest berry from a summer you half remember. A little fancy. Seriously a taste.
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Matty’s Kefir Crepes
Intro: J.Patterson
Recipe by: M. Chojnacki
Sophisticated but unfussy—build an entire brunch or dinner plan around these versatile crepes.
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Fresh Tomato Vodka Sauce (No Cream!) – Our House “Alla Vodka“
By: J.Patterson
Sweet, salty, spiked. Not nonna’s alla vodka—and definitely not that jar from upstate New York. This one’s your go-to for literally everything.
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Easy, Homemade Jalapeño Mayonnaise
By: J.Patterson
If you’re not making your own mayo, please—look at your next sandwich, burger, whatever, and ask yourself why. Made in minutes, good on everything. Just do yourself the favour.
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Good on Just About Anything: Roasted Tomato–Oregano Sauce
Author: J.Patterson
Simple, rich, and full of late-summer flavour — the kind that brings a bit of sunshine to your plate long after tomato season ends. Make it à la minute or as part of your canning rituals, and enjoy it all year long. Oh, and it’s naturally vegan, GERD- and FODMAP-friendly — no added sugar, just pure, honest flavour.
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Carrot Cake Premium
By: J.Patterson
It’s the Monday of a long weekend. Stores are closed, and you suddenly remember you’ve got dinner guests coming—and one of them has a birthday. Here’s a cake you can whip up in, oh I don’t know, about 12–20 minutes. And it’s divine.
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Low and slow roasted, Lipowe Wzgórze Heritage Chicken Thighs
By: J.Patterson
That sounds delicious because it is—Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, soaked overnight in cultured buttermilk and apple peels, roasted low and slow until the meat practically falls off the bone. It’s one of our castle signatures: unfussy, super flavourful, and fit for a feast, good company, and a lotta finger-licking at the end.
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The Secret to an Unforgettable Wedding? Timing.
By: J.Patterson
Thoughtful timing ensures guests enjoy themselves while you savor every moment—from a relaxed morning to golden-hour photos and an effortlessly magical evening.
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Wedding Style Inspirations: Timeless, Stunning, and Bold
By: J.Patterson
So, you’re getting married—and naturally, you want it to be gorgeous. But where do you begin? A defined wedding style helps ground your vision, weaving together your ideas into a day that feels cohesive, personal, and truly unforgettable.
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The Beauty of Intention: Tam & Steven’s Intimate Castle Wedding in Poland
From a cancelled trip in Italy to a food-filled gathering of friends in this Polish castle. A moment five years in the making.
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White & Green: The Timeless Palette That Never Misses
By: J.Patterson
Over the years at The Palace at Osowa Sien, we’ve styled more celebrations than we can count — and if there’s one palette that continues to reign supreme, it’s this one.
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Where to Wine & Dine in Nearby Leszno
J.Patterson
Just 20 minutes from the castle, Leszno is a charming, walkable town where you can quite literally eat your way through.
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Smaller, Smarter: The Rise of Intimate Business Retreats
By: J.Patterson
Why small, private retreats in The Palace at Osowa Sien are redefining team offsites—fostering strategy, connection, and deep work in an exclusive setting.
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Garden Party Ideas: Why It’s Time to Swap Tuscany for the Peloponnese
By: J.Patterson
Jamie (alongside Matty) hosts private guests and exclusive group stays at the castle—and from time to time, shares a few musings from behind the scenes. This month? Why the lemon-spritzed garden party might just be due for a Greek refresh.
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Make Your Next Company Offsite Unforgettable (Steal Our Format)
By: J.Patterson
Planning a company offsite doesn’t have to be chaos — nor do you need to reinvent the wheel. Here’s a proven format that blends productivity, connection, and downtime — the secret to retreats people actually enjoy (and talk about for months). Take it from us: our background’s in the corporate world and consulting, and this isn’t our first rodeo ;)
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