Arguably, after such a feast, it's time for dessert. Perfect with coffee or tea it seems. delicious kołocz śląski, a yeast dough with a cheese, poppy seed or apple filling. The tradition of its baking dates back to the Middle Ages, when it was served for special occasions, especially weddings. Today, it is widely available, and every self-respecting local bakery in Opole Silesia sells it. The best is the one protected by a unique geographical indication, made according to a traditional, proprietary recipe at members of the Kołocz Śląski Consortium. Another noteworthy Opole dessert is the lemon spaghetti, The consistency of a melt-in-the-mouth sweet and sour mousse. This seemingly simple dessert made from eggs, sugar, lemon and gelatine is not so easy to make. It can be handled by good housewives and, of course, by the chefs at Opole Bifyj. However, for lovers of „fusion” cuisine, we recommend Opolska challah parfait with raspberry mousse.

Most of the products and flavours characteristic of Opole Silesia can be found on a special list of traditional products of the Opole Voivodeship created for each region of Poland by the Ministry of Agriculture. The richness and diversity of Opole's cuisine is confirmed by new confirmed local products and dishes frequently appearing on the list. Recently, the list has included, for example kraple, or opolskie oven-dried apples. The full list of products can be found on the official website of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

If you want to keep a piece of the local traditions and flavours of the Opole region for yourself or bring something Opole-related as a gift, I have a few suggestions for you. Quite a popular product of the Opole region is the iconic oleska śmietankówka, is something like a liqueur made from sweet cream 30% and spirit. Ideal for drinking or useful as an accompaniment to ice cream and desserts, this drink is distinguished by its delicate taste. And for real beer lovers, we can recommend the regional beer in various variants from the Nysa brewery, also signed by the „Opole Bifyj” Culinary Trail. And if, during your travels in the Opole region, you have become interested in traditional dishes and would like to try making them yourself, you will undoubtedly need top-quality products. That is why you can always take a piece of Opole's cuisine home with you and buy local products here, such as cottage cheese and butter from Olesno, oil from Głubczyce, honey from Opole apiaries, „Śląski Bifyj” pasta, or sweets from local producers from Brzeg and Nysa.

You can easily get to know all the flavours of the Opole region by taking a route along a specially created Opole Bifyj Culinary Trail. And what is this interesting-sounding „bifyj”? „Bifyj” or „bifej” in Silesian dialect means sideboard, which has always held a prominent place in local traditional cuisine. At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, it enjoyed a renaissance in Silesia and was often a dream wedding gift for a young housewife. The more expensive pieces were then decorated in beautiful floral and colourful patterns. Undoubtedly, the „bifyj” brings to mind and reminds us how important it was in those days to celebrate a meal together. In the „bifyj”, housewives kept their treasures: tableware, tablecloths, produce, spices and secret recipes for homemade specialities. You can see the traditional bifyj and the interiors of the historic Silesian kitchen in the Opole open-air museum - the Opole Village Museum in Opole. On the other hand, you will discover the treasures of regional cuisine in 23 restaurants scattered throughout the region. Each of them has its own character and way of preparing Opole cuisine. The chefs compete in presenting different dishes, in some restaurants they are served in a traditional manner, while in others they are a modern variation using old recipes and local products. Members of the route must distinguish themselves by high quality, not only of the dishes served, but also of the guest service, guided by Opole hospitality. Special verification and certification make the restaurants Opolski Bifyj meet the highest standards and delight with the richness of flavour and quality of the dishes served. Undoubtedly, a great advantage of the trail's restaurants is their location, often close to tourist attractions and interesting places on the map of the Opole region. Each of them is marked with a plaque bearing the logotype of the Opole Bifyj Culinary Trail.

Undoubtedly the queen of Opole's tables is the Opole beef roulade with Silesian dumplings and red cabbage. It tastes best when made with ingredients from local producers. You will find this dish in most good restaurants in Opole serving traditional dishes. Of course, the basis of the Sunday Silesian dinner, besides the roulade, is a delicious broth. However, you should also try the traditional Silesian sour soup on buttermilk. Connoisseurs and explorers of historic flavours should take an interest in the „Silesian skies” and it's not about rocking in the clouds, but about an iconic Silesian dish. Extremely interestingly prepared smoked bacon with dried fruit, served accompanied by, how else, Silesian dumplings. Another extremely simple dish or an interesting, frequent addition to a meat dish is pańczkraut, a mixture of sauerkraut and potatoes, often served accompanied by ribs. You can also enjoy stuffed cabbage rolls with certified śląski krupniok. The Opole region, rich in flavours, is also a land of carp. Numerous breeding ponds in the Bory Niemodlińskie or Bory Stobrawskie are conducive to fishing. Did you know that a large proportion of the carp on Polish Christmas tables comes from the Opole region? Carp, although clearly associated with Christmas Eve, is the main element of delicious fish dishes in Opole's restaurants of the Culinary Trail „Opole Bifyj”. You must discover the taste of carp in niemodlińsko style, This is marinated fish stewed and baked on vegetables. However, for those looking for all kinds of culinary diversity, carp fritters are an interesting option.