The Story Behind Mrs. T’s:
From One Family Kitchen to Yours
Every great family recipe has a story, and Mrs. T’s is no exception. It all started in the Twardzik family kitchen in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, where Mary Twardzik, better known as Mrs. T, made homemade pierogies stuffed with hand-whipped potatoes and cheese that quickly became a family favorite.
Inspired by the crowds lining up at local churches for fresh pierogies, her son Ted had a simple idea: Why not bring his mom’s beloved recipe to families everywhere? He named the company Mrs. T’s Pierogies in her honor, carrying forward the spirit of her original recipe and the love of food, family, and community that started it all.
In 1952, Mrs. T’s Pierogies Was Officially Born!
What started with five women gathered around Mary Twardzik’s kitchen table, handmaking pierogies for local stores, soon grew into something much bigger as production moved to the company’s current home in Shenandoah, PA, allowing Mrs. T’s to bring its family recipe to grocery stores and dinner tables in communities near and far.
More than 70 years later, that same spirit lives on through Ted’s son, Tom, who continues to lead the family business. Today, Mrs. T’s is the largest provider of frozen pierogies in the country, offering classic favorites and new flavors while continuing to bring families together, creating little wins and big smiles for generations to come.
What Are Pierogies?
Pierogies originated in eastern Europe and are stuffed pasta pockets, similar to ravioli, with a signature semicircle shape that looks just like a “smile”. Today, our classic pierogies have become a household freezer staple, filled with whipped mashed potatoes and creamy cheesy goodness. Available in a variety of delicious flavors, they’re a comforting favorite that brings a little extra joy and fun to your mealtime moments.
Endless Ways to Enjoy Mrs. T’s
Sure, you could make Mrs. T’s Pierogies one way… but where’s the fun in that? Our Full Size Pierogies are made for hearty main dishes, Minis are perfect for crowd-pleasing sides, and Snacks are just the thing for those in-between meal moments. And when it comes to cooking them, the possibilities are practically endless. Sauté them until golden brown, air fry them for a crispy finish, or try them deep-fried, boiled, baked, slow-cooked, or even grilled.
Need some inspiration? Check out our recipes and find your next favorite way to enjoy Mrs. T’s!
“Y” Do We Spell Pierogy With a “Y”?
“Pierogi” may be the more common spelling, but at Mrs. T’s, we spell it with a Y, as in Pierogy. Why? Because we like doing things a little differently.
Just like the letter Y, which is both a vowel and a consonant, a Mrs. T’s Pierogy brings together two favorites, potatoes and pasta, to create something uniquely delicious!