Celebrate National Pierogy Day On October 8th

The Seventh Annual Food Holiday Will Have You Craving Mrs. T's® Pierogies

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Oct 06, 2015, 09:14 ET

SHENANDOAH, Pa., Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pierogi, pirogi or pieroghi – no matter how you spell it, you can bet that on October 8^th, people across the country will be celebrating National Pierogy Day by enjoying the delicious combination of sharp Cheddar cheese, savory onions and creamy whipped potatoes folded into pasta shells.

Since pierogies first made their debut in America almost 100 years ago, their popularity has grown considerably. They're no longer just your grandmother's (or Babcia's) favorite food; there are restaurants and food trucks that only serve pierogies, a Chicago Blackhawks player ate pierogies out of the Stanley Cup, and a local Pittsburgh casino even set the record for the world's largest pierogy last year – weighing in at 123 pounds.

There's no way that Mary Twardzik – aka the Mrs. T – could have predicted the success of the Polish staple back on October 8, 1952, the day her son Ted Twardzik sold the very first samples of Mrs. T's Pierogies to his local grocery store in Shenandoah, PA. Now, more than 60 years later, Mrs. T's Pierogies is the largest producer of frozen pierogies in the country, creating more than 14 delicious pierogy varieties, like Classic Cheddar, Mozzarella Tomato & Basil and Feta & Spinach.

"National Pierogy Day is more than just a celebration of the food itself," said Tom Twardzik, President, Mrs. T's Pierogies. "It's a celebration of the people you choose to enjoy pierogies with, and the memories that are made when sharing this delicious food."

But National Pierogy Day isn't the only day for pierogies. From delicious finger foods to crave-worthy dinners, Mrs. T's Pierogies are the perfect food to enjoy during the big game, the premiere of your favorite TV show or on a casual weeknight get-together with friends. Simply reach for a box of Mrs. T's Pierogies and whip up one of these delicious pierogy-inspired dishes:

For more about Mrs. T's Pierogies and for additional recipes, visit www.pierogies.com, www.instagram.com/MrsTsPierogies, www.Facebook.com/MrsTsPierogies, www.Twitter.com/MrsTsPierogies, and www.Pinterest.com/MrsTsPierogies.

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