Agnieszka Pukniel from the Library of Congress speaks with Laura & Peter Zeranski, who will appear at the 2014 National Book Festival on August 30 in Washington, D.C.
Biography
Husband-and-wife cooking team Laura and Peter Zeranski have focused on the art of Polish cuisine for almost 40 years. Peter’s mother, Alina Zeranska, encouraged a love for Polish food in the family after publishing “The Art of Polish Cooking” in 1968, a critically acclaimed best-seller. Peter Zeranski continued the work of honoring Polish culture, publishing “Polish Classic Recipes” in 2011 with his wife. In “Polish Classic Desserts,” this cooking duo offers another addition to their Classic Recipes series, this time serving up Poland’s sweetest traditions.