Pierogi as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Pierogi is absolutely in that category. The deeply savoury with fermented notes quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. dried mushrooms does work that no substitute can replicate.

the Christmas Eve wigilia meal has strict traditional rules including twelve meatless dishes. There's something about the a family Christmas Eve wigilia dinner context that reinforces the comfort effect. kwas chlebowy bread drink alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.