Finally, a weekend without the threat of snow or subzero temperature, so I grabbed my Easter basket and gift list and hit Broad Street to do some Easter shopping. I am not a big gift giver, but I like to bring little gifts to my mother and aunts for holidays and they always enjoy the unusual things I buy on Broad Street. They think I spend a lot, but actually the prices on Broad Street are very reasonable. I am going to give you a few gift suggestions so you can also be a gift giving superstar.
For the tea drinker: Assorted fruit flavored teas at Polmart, from apple to mixed berries.
For the non-tea drinker: A selection of Polish beer from Discount Liquor. They sell individual bottles so mix it up.
For the milk drinkers: A selection of Polish cookies. These are from Zieleniak (Hit is one of my favorites) but every store on Broad Street sells different varieties of cookies. This is one case where you will have to judge the book by its cover if you don’t read Polish. The Polish word for gingerbread is piernik.
For the PBJ eaters: A selection of Polish jams and jellies. They usually have a picture of the fruit on the label so you shouldn’t have any problems. This selection is from Zieleniak.
For the person who doesn’t need anything: A basket of shampoo, soap, and lotion. Everyone uses these things. Hint-this is my favorite basket. This selection is from Drogeryjka. They have the largest selection of shampoos, lotions and soaps. They also have a selection of baby shampoos, etc.
For the people with no spare time: Ready-made Easter baskets. This one is from Polmart and is filled with unusual things. They have a good selection of ready- made baskets with bunnies and lambs. They are reasonably priced. They will sell out quickly so don’t wait too long to get your basket.
To decorate the dinner table: Pisanki, giant Easter eggs, Easter scenes from Quo Vadis. Unusual candles from Zieleniak.
For your Holy Saturday Easter basket: Decorative doilies to cover your Easter basket for Church to have your food blessed. This one is from Poldarex. I bought one this year. I am always jealous when I see other people with fancy cloths over their baskets at Church.
Dad’s favorite (not pictured): Kielbasa and Polish mustard. The horseradish mustard is dad’s favorite. The mustard usually has an English language label on the back so you know what you are buying. Martin Rosol’s has a special Easter kielbasa. They are located on Grove Street-just off of Broad Street.
Easter breakfast (not pictured): Babka from Kasia’s. Yum. Enough said.
Well, my Easter shopping is done. I hope you check out Broad Street for your Easter shopping.
