What exactly is a vacation? For kids it is carelessness, fun and lack of any duties. And what about parents and, in particular, mums? From my perspective, apart from a higher than usual need for creativity and a little more free time there is no difference.

Additionally, if we are travelling to places where vacations are not organized, I have to take care of the cooking. At home where I have everything close to hand, where I have my favourite (and sharp) knives and all my seasonings, cooking is no problem. It is a simple daily task. When on vacation it is not so easy any more.

Because of this I really appreciate places where I can find well prepared cuisine at a good price. I seldom go to Masuria, but this year's vacation I am spending with my friend and thanks to her I have discovered the beanery "Under the spruces" in Rydzewo by the Niegocin Lake. Our children have named this place "The Garage Restaurant" and although the name is debatable, there is no doubt that the quality of the place is beyond question. It is clean, the waiting staff smile and are very patient. People say that lots of sailors sailing on nearby lakes come here because due to word of mouth the place is famous. After a few days of visiting it, I am not surprised.

The place serves sensational soups (On the menu you can find four of them plus the soup of the day) and many variations of tasty main courses. Portions of meat can be served with fries, roasted or boiled potatoes, buckwheat groats or Silesian dumplings. Fresh salads accompany the tasty main courses. The dishes are served in two ways: big and small, and small means that one such portion is enough to feed both my children. Additionally, in the menu you may find a few different varieties of dumplings, with delicious stuffing such as blueberries or lentil and bacon. You may eat at one of the big tables or take your food home in a thermic box.

I strongly recommend the beanery "Under the spruces". All mums must have vacations as well.