Poppy Seeds in Eastern European Cuisine Signify Prosperity

In Eastern Europe, poppy seeds have a special significance. They are a symbol of wealth, the tiny seeds representing coins. They figure prominently at Christmastime and New Year's expressing hoped-for prosperity in the coming year.

Guarantee your good fortune this year by trying one of these Eastern European Poppy Seed Recipes.

Sign up for the Eastern European Food newsletter
Check out the Eastern European Food forums
Follow me on Twitter
Friend me on Facebook