Once a year, Gdansk goes mad, with eating competitions and dumplings served up all over the city. On Dumpling Day, a variety of dumplings, or pierogis as they are called in Poland, are served. Make your own Dumpling Day at home, a social cook-off with family and friends. Dumplings are made either from balls of dough or from small parcels of food encased in pastry or dough. They can be steamed, fried or boiled. Their specific origins are unknown. Though they have strong ties to …Slavic culture, there are similar foods in many cultures across Europe and Asia. Dumplings are perfect for social cooking. Let your friends come up with ideas for fillings. You can make them both salty and sweet to satisfy your appetite. Come as you are, but be sure to give everyone an apron and chef's hat. The feel should be rustic. Ideally, the plates should be set directly on a large wooden table→