Polish Food Tour of Kraków: An Unexpected Restaurant City

Ep.57 We were not prepared for how much we were going to enjoy our time in Poland. The people, history, and architecture of Kraków are amazing, but the meals we devoured sealed the deal. It's a place we would happily go back to in the future. Join us as we share nine of our dining experiences in this beautiful location.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Start
01:08 - Towarzyska Restaurant
04:21 - Kuchnia Domova Sasiedzi Restaurant
06:42 - Czarna Kaczka Restaurant
08:31 - Kuchnia u Doroty Restaurant
10:42 - Pierogi Mr. Vincent Restaurant
13:42 - Zapiekanka Piecyk Restaurant
16:53 - Pierwszy Stopień Restaurant
20:05 - Zalewajka Restaurant
22:58 - MO-JA Cafe & Bistro
24:17 - What do you think of Kraków?
24:33 - How much did we pay?
26:04 - Blooper
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[@rafamytys169]

Welcome to Poland. A country of great food and super open people. Come and enjoy with us.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Yes, Poland is absolutely amazing. I'm not sure how it's not gotten the publicity of other places in Europe. We have a few other videos from our time there that we hope you will enjoy: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH We have it in our plans to visit again when we can stay longer and explore even more of your beautiful country. -Judy

[@julilopez]

Poland is in my bucket list that includes the food. Thank you for sharing your beautiful experience. ❤❤❤

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thanks for watching, Juli! It far exceeded our expectations. We have a few more episodes coming from Krakow, and we hope you will enjoy them. -Judy

[@julilopez]

@@FindingGinaMarie we have been planning to visit Poland and end up detouring somewhere and I put the blame to my husband😅 Your honest review and approach to food and places will be my GPS. Thank you ❤️

[@FindingGinaMarie]

@@julilopez I understand how detours can happen! I hope it was a good alternate location, and now you have the excuse to plan another trip. Win/Win in my book! Thank you so much for the very kind compliment. We promise to do our best to always live up to that! -Judy

[@janusz4695]

A ja dziękuję, za to, że Polska jest na twojej liście. Zapewniam, że będziesz tu bardzo bezpieczna i ceniona, bo każdy obcokrajowiec w Polsce jest kochany. Ty nie wiesz, ale w Polsce kobiety mają własny wymiar. A wiesz dlaczego? Bo jesteście tymi, które dają nam życie.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

@janusz4695 We love hearing this. Thank you so much for your kind words to our viewers! -Judy

[@dansouth2088]

Krakow is such a beautiful and historic place to visit. We enjoyed all that we did including the food and drink. But I'm more into photography and history and so those kind of things are what my memories remind me of. We stayed in Kazimierz and would highly recommend to anyone going for a visit. Thanks as always for sharing your travel experiences with us all.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Hi Dan, No worries, we have additional videos coming from Krakow. We wanted to try something different, especially since we were so pleasantly surprised by the food there and because we wanted to share the connection with my mother. We also were in Kazimierz and absolutely loved it. We actually were almost never in the area of the main square because Kazimierz gave us so much to explore! Thank you for watching and for letting us know the kind of content you enjoy. It really helps us! -Judy

[@dansouth2088]

@@FindingGinaMarie - Hey just to be clear, I surely was just saying what I enjoy, and not that there was anything wrong with the food tour! Keep up the great work!

[@FindingGinaMarie]

@@dansouth2088 Thanks for clarifying, Dan. We are so grateful to have you as one of our viewers! -Judy

[@mpingo91]

6:20 At this point, tears came to my eyes. I'm a man, and that means something. What you said about "gołąbki" is probably the best review of this dish.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us, and we are so glad that this story could touch you. We don't typically devote an entire episode to a food tour, but since the focus of our channel is about connections, I felt like it was important to share my connection to my adoptive mother and the unexpected emotions that our visit to Poland evoked, and the rest of the food came along with it. You might enjoy the expanded version of the story that I wrote for our website. It really was a powerful experience for me. ♥️ -Judy Article: findingginamarie.com/articles/all-the-feels-in-krakow

[@mystemo1980]

Loving these videos, guys :) The affordability of Krakow looks amazing. Travelling there later this month for the first time.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

We hope you have an amazing time. Krakow was absolutely amazing in every way Here is our full series from Poland if you haven't seen it. We'd love you to let us know what you think when you return. We want to go back and explore more. -Judy 🎥 Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@chips6448]

Thank you very much for sharing your travels and eats! I especially appreciate the calm and charming way your journey is shared! Thank you again!

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thank you so much, Chips, for your lovely comment and for watching! We have so much more to share! -Judy

[@wavecreatures]

Just stumbled upon you both. All ready I’m a huge fan! Love travelling vicariously with you!

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Hi Phil, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to have you joining us! Have you seen our other videos from Poland? I'll link them below. We loved our time there and plan to return! The people were so kind! -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@jennyjames808]

What a great video once again. Love to see food from different countries!!! Great addition to your regular style. PS love the out takes❤. Judy you have the best laugh and I just love that after 39 years you guys have so much fun together 😊

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thank you so much, Jenny! Yes, different from our normal style, but we wanted to pay a brief homage to my mother and thought it would be fun to focus on food that was such a surprise to us. Thank you for watching all the way through to the end! Kevin always keeps me in stitches! Yes, 39 amazing years, and actually we dated five years before that. We are incredibly fortunate to have each other. We so appreciate you taking the time to comment! -Judy

[@LindaQ.-qj1ex]

From the ambience to the exquisite plated presentation of selected menu options, every onolicious minute viewed created a mouth watering desire to explore the Polish cuisine along with exploring the country of Poland. Thank you both for the efforts involved in the production of yet another informative and entertaining You Tube video. Cheers 🥂

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Wow, thank you so much for these very kind words and for watching our video, Linda! It encourages us and makes us glad that you enjoyed it! We've got a few more episodes coming from Krakow, so stay tuned! -Judy

[@ilovesyababe]

WOW what a beautiful city with tasty food...........

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Poland was amazing. It's definitely a place that we want to spend more time visiting. We have a couple of videos from Poland that you might find interesting. Here's a link. -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@GlobetrotterGranny]

I love how so many of your meals included edible flowers. Beautiful as well as good for you. What a lovely experience! BTW, I love pierogis! The stuffed cabbage looked amazing! I think Krakow will definitely be on a future agenda!

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thanks for watching, Rebecca! Krakow exceeded our expectations by miles! And the flowers were lovely and tasty. I can't believe I've lived this long without ever tasting pierogi! And the stuffed cabbage was incredible. It's not a complicated dish and doesn't require a ton of ingredients, but it is a little time consuming, especially for my mother with three young children to raise. My kids wouldn't get near stuffed cabbage, but I may have to make it at some point on the road. We definitely plan to visit Krakow again and spend more time there. If you do go, we'd love to know what you think of it. I feel like it's a trending city right now for a lot of people. Lots of young people to add fresh energy. -Judy

[@mikaelmoss1233]

My dear, pierogi is already plural;) But I hope you enjoy, ever single pieróg;)

[@GlobetrotterGranny]

@@mikaelmoss1233 learning something new every day! 😁😁

[@betterbhagalpur8837]

Informative and very lovely video. Wish you guys all the best for upcoming trips.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment! We are so glad you enjoyed it! We have a few other videos from Poland if you are interested in watching. We really loved our time in Poland. -Judy kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@betterbhagalpur8837]

@@FindingGinaMarie I have already watched them all.. 😃😃☺

[@FindingGinaMarie]

@@betterbhagalpur8837 Oh wow! Thank you! -Judy

[@erinaustin9968]

You did a great job summarizing and describing the dishes. Thanks for such a good effort.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thank you so much, Erin! We did not expect to be eating so many delicious dishes! -Judy

[@JenJen66933]

Great video. Thanks! Safe travels.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thank you so much for watching! We loved our time in Poland and definitely plan to return! You might enjoy the other episodes in our series from our time there, which are linked below. We appreciate you taking time to leave a comment! -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@motorlife7037]

love to see people visiting my home country. I travel to Poland 3-4 times a year just to explore the country, but must admit the food is the best in the world

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thank you for watching and for your comment! Do you have a list of where we should visit next time we are in Poland? Also, we have a few more videos from Poland if you want to watch them. Such a beautiful country and wonderful people. -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@k.v3585]

​@@FindingGinaMarieyou should visit Gdańsk :)

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thank you so much for the suggestion! We will add it to our travel list! -Judy

[@bw5911]

Been there twice and love it!

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Very cool to hear, BW! We definitely plan to visit again when we can stay longer. It was an amazing city! Thank you so much for watching and for taking a moment to comment! -Judy

[@EA00000]

If You like to make Polish Zurek soup I do recommend to take trip to Polish shop in US place you living and buy Zurek stock is much easy to make ! Great video 😊

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thank you so much for watching! Unfortunately, we travel full time and are in the US to visit family for only a few weeks out of the year and we stay in hotels while we're there. But I may look around while we're still in Europe to see if there's a Polish store somewhere. Otherwise, the fermentation is time consuming (passively), but doesn't look too difficult. I am eager to enjoy it again! -Judy

[@martikaskitchen4225]

You are wellcome, so nice to see and hear tourists feedback. Please come again some day to Polska....❤❤❤

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thank you so much for watching. We loved our time in Poland and definitely plan to return and explore more. We have a few other videos from Poland if you want to watch them. Thank you also for your kind comment! -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@tkozikow]

We were in Krakow in 2019 and the food was a personal highlight since it brought back memories from nearly 50 years ago of the meals cooked by my grandmother. Hunter stew, sour rye soup, kapusta, pierogies, kielbasa, and paczki (Polish donuts) were all staples in her kitchen and they were part of nearly every meal over our 3 days there. Did you try any of the milk bars? Cafeteria-style with amazing home-cooked dishes for a great price. One of the more interesting late-night spots was a guy in a Soviet-era blue van selling grilled fresh kielbasa on a bun with a squirt of mustard for about $4. It took a bit of searching, but a huge crowd that was worth the adventure. Looking forward to seeing where you went. Auschwitz is unforgettable for a lot of reasons and the salt mine was pretty cool. However, the city itself was a great surprise. We did a bike tour one afternoon which is something that we have done in a few places as it is a great way to explore with a guide. Jewish quarter, Schindler's factory, the castle, and the fire-breathing dragon.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thanks for being such a loyal viewer and for taking the time to comment, Tim. The food tour was a slight departure from our normal comment, but the stuffed cabbage was such an incredible experience of home, that we knew we wanted to share it with everyone here, and then flavor after flavor continued to impress us. I can't imagine how special it would have been for you to have those bites bring back waves of memories of your grandmother. ♥️ We did not make it to the milk bars. We read about them, but we should have looked a bit more to find one to try. I love this fresh kielbasa out of a van! What an experience! Also, we did do a bike tour, and saw the same sights that you mention. It was a great tour. We try to do a bike tour in every city we can. We have a couple more episodes coming to you from Krakow, which hopefully will bring back more memories for you. -Judy

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thanks for being such a loyal viewer and for taking the time to comment, Tim. The food tour was a slight departure from our normal comment, but the stuffed cabbage was such an incredible experience of home, that we knew we wanted to share it with everyone here, and then flavor after flavor continued to impress us. I can't imagine how special it would have been for you to have those bites bring back waves of memories of your grandmother. ♥️ We did not make it to the milk bars. We read about them, but we should have looked a bit more to find one to try. I love this fresh kielbasa out of a van! What an experience!

[@Prochon666]

Love UR Adventure !

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thank you so much, Łukasz! We loved our time in Poland and would love to return. We have a couple of other videos from our time there if you would like to watch them. -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@ISTANBULOVER]

Im so glad you enjoyed the food ☺️

[@FindingGinaMarie]

It was incredible and we will return just to satisfy some of our cravings, but also because there is loads more to see! I'll send you a link from our other Poland videos. -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@ISTANBULOVER]

@@FindingGinaMarie definitely there is and also much more food to try ☺️, thank you for the link I Will watch it in my spare time , meanwhile enjoy your EU trips if you still around ☺️🙏🏻

[@FindingGinaMarie]

@@ISTANBULOVER Yes! We know we only scratched the surface of the delicious food in Egypt! We're out of the EU until early next summer, but we'll be heading to Japan in about 8 days! -Judy

[@ISTANBULOVER]

@@FindingGinaMarie Wow Japan surely is on my travel list hopefully i Can make it one Day there .. have a Fabulous time looking forward to your videos 😊

[@FindingGinaMarie]

@@ISTANBULOVER Thank you so much! And in the meantime, we'll be bringing it to you so you can experience it vicariously until you visit there yourself! -Judy

[@AW-uf1mk]

Zapiekanka in Krakow was on my list last this summer from zapiecek. Was very good.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Hi AW, very cool. So glad you got to experience it! It was a fun food! Thanks for watching and for sharing your experience. We have other videos from Poland if you are interested, which I'll link below. -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@Jmcivor777]

Those soups look delish! A rye base sounds so good. I do feel full now. Haha. I cant believe how cheap the dining was! Peirogi are also not hard to make from scratch (but a pain when we dont seal well and they split open) we boil them, then pan fry so they have a toasty outside to contrast the soft interior. Many places also serve with a side of grilled kielbasa. Of course, your OG pierogis looked delish! Dumplings in all countries are just so good. :)

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thanks so much for watching! I’m embarrassed to admit I didn’t even know pierogi were dumplings before we arrived! I’ve had Japanese gyoza that are fried afterwards, but I actually prefer when they’re not. And yes! Now that we know what to look for, we are seeking them out. I bet they are delicious with grilled kielbasa-good recommendation! -Judy

[@potencjalnypracownik2966]

There are two kinds of cherries which in polish cherry is usually wiśnia which is sour while there is also czereśnia which is sweet.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

The cherries that were in our dessert were sour, but I enjoyed them. Despite being married for nearly 40 years, I'm shocked that Kevin doesn't enjoy cherries in general. Who knew?! You might also want to check out our other videos from Poland, which I'll link below. Thanks for this note. We'll be on the lookout. For what it's worth, I'll eat both sweet and sour. -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@mpingo91]

8:06 If Kevin is such a big fan of apple pie, let him go to the Tatra Mountains. In addition to the fact they're beautiful alpine-type mountains (great climbing walls!), there's an unofficial "Apple Pie Trail" there - from mountain hut to mountain hut. In each of them apple pie is baked and there's a cyclic contest to see who made the best one. I swear, it's worth walking even 20 kilometers up and down to eat one!

[@FindingGinaMarie]

WHAT?! I missed out on the "Apple Pie Trail"?! 😂 One more reason to head back to Poland next year. And I guess we'd work off the calories with the hiking. A win-win scenario! Thanks for the tip! - Kevin

[@colonellKurtz]

Thanx guys for these nice opinions about polish food , best greetings !

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Kraków and its Polish food took us by surprise. We had no idea how much we were going to love everything! We would definitely visit again just for the food, but at the same time, there is so much there we enjoyed! Thank you for taking the time to leave us this comment! -Judy

[@terireid651]

Going there April 2024. I will definitely check these restaurants. God bless.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

How wonderful! We'd love to hear what you think about it when you return. We have a few other videos from our time in Poland if you want to check them out. We loved Kraków and plan to return. -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@maryannfournier5404]

I am 100% Polish. 3 of my grandparents were born in Poland. I grew up on Polish food! My husband, daughter, and her family, and I are planning a trip to Poland in July, 2024 so I have been watching every video on Poland that I can find. It's obvious that neither one of you like Polish food, but it's nice that you were pleasantly surprised in Krakow. However, thanks for sharing your food adventures in Krakow.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

I'm not sure what you mean about not liking Polish food. We absolutely loved it. (Or are you joking?) I talked about how special it was to eat gołąbki (which is what my adopted mother used to make when I was growing up) and how much I loved zurek soup and the other sour soup I tried and we couldn't eat enough pierogi and how delicious zapiekanka was, and kompot. Our entire reason for doing this video was because we ADORED the food in Poland. I saved several recipes from our visit so that we could recreate some of the foods while we are on the road. I wasn't impressed with bigos or the goulash, but those totally could have been the restaurant we ate them in and not the foods themselves. I'm not sure how our message came across that way, but that's disappointing to hear. We have a few other videos from Poland that I will link below in case you want to check them out. We are excited for you to visit Poland next year. We hope you have an incredible time. We loved staying in the Jewish quarter in Kraków, but we also are eager to explore more of Poland as well since our time there was so special. -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@morpheuszzz662]

@@FindingGinaMarie I wouldn't worry. I think it is pretty clear that you were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and enjoyed it very much. :)

[@FindingGinaMarie]

@@morpheuszzz662 ​​⁠Thanks for the support! That was a really confusing comment, but we were fine to clarify that we really enjoyed the food in Kraków! -Judy

[@jakubozarek75]

You are so cool couple , big hugs

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Oh wow, thank you! Kraków stole our hearts and we are looking forward to visiting again and seeing more of Poland. We have a few additional episodes from our brief time there if you haven't seen them. The link is below. Thanks for watching! -Judy Poland travel series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@SandraHof]

It is great you got to spend 11 days in my beautiful city! I am an American who has lived in Kraków for over 10 years. The potato pancakes and goulash you showed aren’t necessarily the typical way it is served. By the way it was served, I can see why you were slightly disappointed. I have had some excellent potato pancakes and goulash here. Gołąbki can also be served with mushroom sauce instead of tomato sauce. As you found, the desserts are normally not overly sweet like American desserts. One super tasty dessert here is beza with marscapone. Poland is a big apple producing country. Which is probably why apple cakes and pies are so popular here. Hope you get to come back to Kraków one day to make more discoveries. Even living here almost 11 years is not enough time to enjoy and see it all!😍

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thank you so much for all the information in this comment and for watching, Sandra! Kraków was absolutely amazing. When we return we will have to try potato pancakes and goulash somewhere else for hopefully a better experience. As far as Gołąbki, my mother made it with tomato sauce, so I actually was delighted to taste it that way. We will absolutely be back. The problem is that our waistlines didn't benefit from all the amazing foods there. We could happily have done nothing but eat! ♥️ -Judy

[@SandraHof]

@@FindingGinaMarie I really appreciated that it was obvious you had done some research about the city before coming here. Some KZbinrs obviously has not done even an ounce of research before coming here. For your next visit, Kuchnia u Doroty on Augustiańska 4 in Kazimierz area has very good potato pancakes and goulash. Also Bar Smak on Karmelicka not far from Old Town Square has a different type of potato cake with either goulash or mushroom sauce. Both are quite tasty. Another good and affordable restaurant is Smakołyki across from Planty. if you come back in the summertime, Tiffany Ice Cream on Plac Szczapański in Old Town has excellent ice cream. Flavors such as Green Tea, Sesame, Dark Chocolate. Many ingredients they use in the ice cream comes from their own garden. Good Lood is a chain of ice cream shops. Their ice cream is also tasty, but not as speciality as Tiffany’s. The great thing about Kraków is that it is so walkable you can walk off some of the calories from all the tasty food.😉

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thank you, Sandra. We can't always do as much advance planning as we'd do if we had a year or six months to plan a vacation. I was able to take a few days to do deep planning to understand the cultural things to do and foods to eat so we could have a more immersive experience, even though it was too brief. Thanks for noticing the extra work because while it makes our experiences of a place much richer, it does take a lot of time! I am saving all your suggestions for our next visit because these are the things I wish I knew when we were there! -Judy

[@himadriroychaudhuri9834]

Krakow has a rich history dating back to medical times. Please show such places. Looking ahead and Keep up the good work, Gina.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thanks for watching! We have two more episodes coming out from Krakow. We weren't there nearly long enough, so we definitely plan to visit again to do more of a deep dive. -Judy

[@mikaelmoss1233]

Medical times? When was it?:)

[@himadriroychaudhuri9834]

@@mikaelmoss1233 medieval times. Sorry

[@FindingGinaMarie]

I knew exactly what you meant! We try not to be too pedantic around here! -Judy

[@ziggyszymczak7371]

Medieval times 😎

[@LCD56]

You forgot about one important dish for Kraków,namely Maczanka Krakowska.Slow- roasted pork in caraway sauce,served in a roll.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

You are right; I don't think Kevin tried this anywhere, either. But you don't have to twist our arms to return to Poland. We'll have to add this to our list of things to do/try when we return. Thanks for watching and for this suggestion. If you're interested, we have a couple of additional videos from Poland you might also enjoy. -Judy Poland videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@malibu1858]

❤

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thank you so much for watching! We loved Poland, and if you do as well, here are videos for the rest of our time there. -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@sharonbradley9011]

I have a friend from Poland and she makes the best beet soup borsct. I love when she brings Chanterelle mushrooms home. I wish they were easier to find in the US

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thanks for watching, Sharon! I did not get any beet soup borscht! I’m bummed, but I’m can be a messy eater and didn’t want a red stain that I’d have to walk around with! And I agree about the chanterelles. We were spoiled! Thanks for sharing this with us! ♥️ -Judy

[@adamlubieniecki9074]

borscht or barszcz *in polish hmm this soup have a diferent variations and this is ukrainian disch but we adopted it try barszcz with ears *uszka on the christmas and take a try with barszcz near ukrain in summer super different

[@FindingGinaMarie]

@@adamlubieniecki9074 We appreciate that there is seasonality to foods, and I can appreciate that the time of year and location could make a big difference. I didn't taste barszcz when we were there, but mostly because (1) I really fell in love with zurek soup and (2) I am a messy eater and didn't want to stain my clothes! But I think I missed out on a great dish. Another excuse to visit again! -Judy

[@FindingGinaMarie]

@@adamlubieniecki9074 Interesting. I just looked up a recipe for clear barszcz for Christmas and the Polish author is fielding a ton of comments about why this is not the Ukranian version and the differences. Here's the recipe, which while straightforward, seems like a lot of work for a clear broth! eatingeuropean.com/borscht-recipe/

[@adamlubieniecki9074]

@@FindingGinaMarie ye with clear polish barszcz is long jurney . but best is from fermented beetroots

[@janusz4695]

Polskie jedzenie jest szkodlwe, bo nie wiem czy wasze żołądki przyjmą świeże, naturalne dania.

[@selena7900]

you are lovely couple❤ Greetings from Poland :) Next time you must visit Gdańsk, Malbork, Kotlina Kłodzka, Mazury and Polish Mountains :)

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thank you so much for watching, Selena! We appreciate the recommendations. Someone else suggested Gdańsk, but these other places are new to us. You might want to watch our other episodes from Poland, and rest assured, we will return! -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@potencjalnypracownik2966]

Potato pancackes with gulash are usually called "placki po zbójnicku/góralsku" and when done well they my favourite. But they should be thinner and come with sauce on them but more vegetables than meat especially paprika. Meat pieces should also be smaller.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thanks for the insights. I know it's not traditional, but I felt like the goulash should have had some sort of umami like a bit of tomato paste or even a dash of Worcestershire sauce and even a bit more pepper. I was just craving a "something more" flavor that I didn't get. I'm not sure if the pancakes should have tasted more fluffy than dense, but they weren't what I wanted them to be. We'll have to try again someplace else to see if it was just that particular restaurant that failed us. -Judy

[@bajkabajeczka560]

You can fill pierogies with whatever you want. I filled it with an amazing fish filling once for Easter.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thank sounds delicious. Do you remember your recipe to share it here? I can see that they are a vehicle for so many flavors, which sounds yummy but dangerous! Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to comment. -Judy

[@anniec6420]

you really should have tried the beef goulash and potato pancake at kitchina doroty. it really is one of the best meals i have ever eaten in a restaurant......infact i have booked a hotel around the corner for when i visit in april so i can go as often as i can to eat there

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thanks for the recommendation, Annie! It's nice to hear that this is a valid place to eat. We'll have to try your suggestion when we return! Thank you so much for watching! We have a second video from Kraków as well that you can find in our Poland video series if you're interested. -Judy 🎥 Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@ilonaoglecka9174]

W Warszawie warto odwiedzić Zapiecek - niedrogą restaurację na ulicy Krakowskie Przedmieście. Tam serwują tradycyjne polskie dania, zupy, pierogi z różnymi farszami, cepeliny, naleśniki, gołabki, desery i ciasta. Zapewniam - wszystkie dania wypróbowałam i tam zapraszam swoich zagranicznych przyjaciół - wychodzili zadowoleni. Polecam. Dodam, że nie jestem i nie byłam pracownikiem tej restauracji. Cieszę się, że smaki polskich dań przypadły państwu do gustu.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thank you so much for the recommendation! We definitely plan to return to Poland and would love to see Warsaw. We will definitely make time for Zapiecek when we visit again. It is very frustrating to have to follow the Schengen rules and not be able to stay in Europe longer! Thanks for watching; you might also enjoy our other episodes from Poland, which I'll link below. -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@piotrdundziak6665]

👏👏👏😉🇵🇱

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thank you so much for watching, Piotr! -Judy

[@jozefurbanski7016]

You missed such dishes like smażona kaszanka z chlebem ( Blood sosuage with anion and pieece of bread), kopytka, cucumber soup, kartacze and other very delicious polush dishes :) Maybe someday you will travel to polish countryside when you will trie it ;)

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thanks so much for watching! Do you have specific recommendations for us? We didn’t miss the blood sausage-we weren’t sure if we were that brave! But the other items sound great! We will be back in Poland and look forward to trying these! We have a few other videos from Poland you might want to watch, so I’ve linked them below. -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@czarekp3552]

how funny... i'm currently enjoying Thatchers cider, whilst watching you stuff your faces..... lucky us

[@FindingGinaMarie]

We loved Kraków and all of its food. And we'll take a Thatcher's cider, but Kevin prefers Strongbow and Magners! The rest of our playlist from Poland is here if you still have a few sips left. -Judy Poland travel series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@czarekp3552]

@@FindingGinaMarieit's the weekend darling and i've come well prepared.... you have a good one and give my best to Kev

[@FindingGinaMarie]

@@czarekp3552 Will do. We lost track of time and didn't realize it already is the weekend! We are heads down finalizing another episode following a surgery Kevin needed while we're here in Serbia. It should be posted on our channel tomorrow. -Judy

[@czarekp3552]

@@FindingGinaMarie hope and wish that all goes well Judy

[@FindingGinaMarie]

@czarekp3552 Thank you. Our patient is recovering nicely! -Judy

[@Clausinio]

Poles are proud of their apples. Did you know that during the pandemic in 2020, Poland was responsible for 1/4 of global apple production?

[@FindingGinaMarie]

We had no idea! Kevin especially loves apple desserts, but he's allergic to walnuts and pecans, which prevented him from eating as much of the apple desserts as he would have liked. We'll need to visit again in the fall when they are really in season. Thank you so much for watching! You might enjoy the rest of our Poland episodes, which I'll link below. -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@potencjalnypracownik2966]

Second sour soup isn't żurek, for 99% it is kapuśniak.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

That's what someone else mentioned! The menu said that it was sour rye soup in English, so I assumed it was the same, but you're probably right. I thought they both were delicious. I enjoyed the sour flavor of them, but I'll have to look more carefully next time. Are there other parts of Poland you think we should explore? -Judy

[@jerzy7118]

It was nice to watch you. It's a bit strange that my mother from Poland didn't make Pierogi! . Gigos are eaten in Poland rather in the colder months or during family celebrations and eaten with a slice of bread - bread is eaten or dipped. You say that you would like to make Żurek at home, nothing simpler, you buy a bag of Żurek, add spices, smoked sausage and boiled eggs and it's ready. I've noticed that tourists never order fried chicken liver with onion - it's delicious for me - 2 onions are cut, lightly fried to make them glazed, put aside and then the chicken livers are coated in flour in a pan with some oil and now together with the glazed onion, together with the livers, they are fried until they are soft - put a lid on the frying pan because it will splatter and salt will be added at the end, because if you salt the liver before frying it, the liver will be hard. Enjoy your meal ! (If you want the exact recipe, you can find it on KZbin : ZUREK , KOTLET SCHABOWY , SMAŻONA WĄTRÓBKA DROBIOWA , PIEROGI )

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thanks for watching, Jerzy! Good to know about Bigos being more of a winter food. Someone else mentioned that to me as well. Yes, I definitely plan to make Zurek soup myself. I found a recipe that shows how to make the rye starter, but it takes five days to ferment. Outside of Poland, I'm not sure where to get the starter, but at least there's an alternative (if I can be patient enough to wait for it to be ready!)! From my own experience, my German father loved liver and onions, but only his sister would make it for him after his mother passed away. Offal isn't a hugely popular food in the US, but I know the older generation who lived through times that required cheaper cuts of meat adore it. I recall having a taste of a liver dumplings soup from my aunt. It wasn't bad, but I couldn't get the image of liver out of my mind enough to enjoy it. I also think it's tricky to order in a restaurant unless you know they are expert at preparing it because you don't want to buy an expensive meal and not enjoy it. But I probably need to be more adventurous with my food! Thanks for the suggestions about KZbin. Unfortunately, I have spent way too much time down that rabbit hole today! We have another video from Krakow coming out today on an overview of our experiences. We hope you enjoy it! -Judy

[@jerzy7118]

@@FindingGinaMarie Judi, thank you for such an extensive answer. I'm always happy when there is a response to my post, I know someone reads it. Regarding Żurek, hardly anyone in Poland makes the leaven themselves - you buy a sachet with ready-made powder and spices, if it's hard to get in the USA, come on, do you have a Polish grocery store there? this is internet with a Polish grocery store. And regarding the aforementioned chicken liver, in fact, if there are difficulties with chicken liver, then ordinary liver is not the same, I did not like ordinary liver either. Good luck on your further journey.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Unfortunately, Jerzy, as full-time travelers, we never know where we are going to be, and online shopping can be tricky. But perhaps when we know we'll be somewhere in Europe for a month that it might be a bit easier to procure. Very helpful to know that chicken liver is an altogether different food than ordinary liver. We'll have to find some! -Judy

[@yakeosicki8965]

One linguistic and historical note. You didn't have Russian dumplings. This is a translation error. You ate Ruthenian dumplings(pierogi ruskie). Ruthenia was part of Poland for nearly 1000 years. These are the areas of western Ukraine and south-eastern Poland today. The word Ruski( Ruthenian ) became a synonym for Russian in everyday language at the beginning of the 20th century. That is why the Russian dumplings are often translated instead of Ruthenian dumplings. Russian dumplings have their own name - pelmeni. You won't eat real Bigos in a restaurant. Bigos needs to be cooked for at least three days. Current sanitary regulations do not allow such preparation of dishes. A good bigos is made from a mixture of sauerkraut and fresh cabbage, several types of meat and several types of sausages, dried forest mushrooms, dried and smoked plums, red wine and appropriate spices.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Hi Yake, Thank you for watching. Perhaps I wasn't clear. On the menu they were listed in both Polish and English. The English stated they were "Russian Lift," but that's just what this restaurant called them. I didn't necessarily think at the time that they were authentic Russian dumplings.But this all is interesting to know about! It's a shame that Russia isn't in our travel plans for the foreseeable future. But maybe we can find an authentic Russian restaurant and try them! Thanks for this interesting explanation. -Judy

[@yakeosicki8965]

@@FindingGinaMarie It's the restaurateurs fault. This proves their historical and linguistic ignorance. This error is relatively common, unfortunately. The non-literary language and lack of knowledge of the country's history are largely to blame. People are being misled by the stupidity of restaurant owners.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

@@yakeosicki8965 It may be whoever they are using as translators. These pierogi are listed on the menu in Polish as Ruskie Lift, but then the translation side in English becomes Russian Lift. So not sure who's doing the translating, but that seems to be the culprit. -Judy

[@yakeosicki8965]

@@FindingGinaMarieA good restaurant with Russian cuisine is located in Legionowo (actually a suburb of Warsaw) at 1b Zegrzyńska Street. The restaurant is called Carska (Imperial)

[@yakeosicki8965]

@@FindingGinaMarie As I wrote, colloquial language is guilty. Ruś in Polish is Ruthenia(eng). Rosja is Russia(eng). In Polish, it was called Moscow even in the 19th century.

[@SuperElborbah]

👍

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thank you so much for watching! You might also enjoy our other two episodes from Poland. We plan to return! -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@wkielpinskasurdyk1408]

pierogi I never have when I lived in Poland

[@FindingGinaMarie]

You have no idea what you missed! They were SO delicious! Have you had a chance to watch our other episodes from Poland? I'll link them below. Thanks for watching. By the way, what city did you live in? -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@Property2030sg]

I just realise that you are doing gastronomic travel also, rather retirement travel per se 😊When overseas, I like to explore breakfast places because in the early morning, the restaurants are quieter and have a more calming ambience (everybody just woke up!) Was it your channel or another channel that mentioned the importance of packing a weighing scale for slow travel? 😊 I am thinking that it may actually be a good idea, so that we will know whether we are gaining weight or losing weight during the long travel. I guess stable weight is a quick proxy for our general health condition ? But yet another WEIGHTY item to pack in our luggage !!

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Hi Mike, Yes, we are eating our way across the world! We intended to cook while we were in Krakow, but sometimes the food is too good to pass up, and so many experiences of a place are tied to food. We try generally to be judicious about it and balance things when we can. We often forego eating out during other times in order to be able to grab a cappuccino at a cafe because that makes Kevin happy, so I can appreciate your point about breakfast places. And yes, we travel with a bodyweight scale and a small food scale (which helps for cooking). Eating out is no joke, and it is very easy to blink and put on 5 or more pounds, so we try to keep somewhat of an eye on it! And yes, the bodyweight scale weighs 2.2 pounds, but if it keeps our weight down, it's a net even or better. 😉 Thank you for continuing to watch and comment, Mike. We really appreciate you! -Judy

[@Kamila_Koziol]

Hello, your goulash really looks as average as you say. My fave way to eat it is "placek po zbójnicku" or "placek po węgiersku" so hungarian or outlaw's pancake. It's basically similar to what you've had but denser and more cheese. My favourite way to eat potato pancakes is with sour cream and maybe smoked salmon. But you can do whatever. With bigos if I wanted to go all the way out I'd put the butter on my bread and put the stew on it. It shouldn't be very soupy. Sorry, the third pierogi translate as Ruthenian, not Russian. Different place. Not my fave as well. Your review is very helpful I think for other people. I can see we have different taste but I can see your reasoning for some of the stuff you weren't necessary impressed with. Have a good trip.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thanks, Kamila, for your insights. I'm glad to know in some cases that these dishes might not have been prepared properly. And regarding the third pierogi, it sounds like it was translated improperly. I'd blame us and any translate app we would have used, but in this case the restaurant itself had it wrong in their own English translation. But we'll forgive them because we absolutely loved the other pierogi! Thank you so much for your encouragement and for watching! -Judy

[@adamzawojski6873]

nice, but you missed: poppyseed cake, hot red cabagge stew, potatoe pyzy, beef rolles, wild mushroom stew with garlic, diil and parsley, grilled smoked cheese with cranberry jam, e.t.c. if you come to Warsaw just let me know. Take care.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

You are right, Adam, but bear in mind that we weren't even there a full two weeks! We will be back to Poland, and Warsaw is on our list! -Judy

[@mikaelmoss1233]

The soup from the luch menu was Kapusniak, not żurek. Kapuśniak is a sauerkraut soup. About the next one, It's not bigo. It's bigos. Also it's not a broth with cabbage and meat, but it's literally a fresh cabbage, sauerkraut, few types of meats, mushrooms, dried plums, and spices cooked together for 2 days;)

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Hi Mikael, I hope you enjoyed the video despite the glitches. I'm not quite sure that the soup I had at lunch wasn't żurek. The description under it said sour rye soup. But if it was Kapuśniak, it also was delicious. I can appreciate that the waiter may have misheard me or I might have misunderstood what I was getting. And the bigos (sorry for missing the s at the end) I ate was very brothy, even if it's not supposed to be. There was plenty of liquid I was able to sop up at the end, enough that I thought that might be the reason it wasn't in a bread bowl. -Judy

[@mikaelmoss1233]

@@FindingGinaMarie It was my assumption, because it looked nothing like żurek, and had some veggies inside, which just says that, this soup is not żurek anymore;) It could be also zalewajka, or barszcz biały, which are other sour rye soups we have, and they have some veggies inside, but colour was well... different. They should be creamy white. The video was really enjoyable, thank you:) We just treat our food, as a national heritage;) Probably bigos was made mostly from fresh cabbage, because it's not the season for the sour one yet. That's why it was quite brothy I guess. Actually bread bowl is a thing created for tourists mostly. In not tourist-oriented places, no one does it.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Okay, interesting. Thanks for letting me know. Kevin was giving me a hard time for continuing to order żurek, so if I was unknowingly sampling other soups, that's awesome. They all were really tasty! And as an Italian where arguments are legendary about even whether you call your sauce "sauce" or "Sugo" or "gravy" and whether they all are the same or different, I can understand the Polish being particular about their food! Interesting about the bigos and fresh cabbage. That was probably the situation. And good to know that perhaps what I tasted, while probably too wet to be a "good" bigos, was hopefully not a touristy version! We have an episode on our impressions of Krakow coming out today. Hopefully we can do some justice to the city, even if it will be somewhat imperfectly. There are so many highlights that we already know we didn't talk enough about all of it. -Judy

[@mikaelmoss1233]

@@FindingGinaMarie Well, polish cuisine is mostly sour, because in slavic cuisines, the most common ways to preserve food are smoking ang fermentation. We have a soup called ogórkowa, which is made from fermented sour cucumbers (fermented naturally, not i vinegary brine like ghurkins), we have sour cabbage soups like kapuśniak, solanka (solianka in Ukrainian), and kwaśnica, which is smoky and connected with Tatra mountais region. We also make szczawiowa / zielony barszcz which is a sour soup made with fresh sorrel. We have barszcz czerwony, which is incredibly rich in taste broth cooked with fermented red beets, served mostly with "uszka" which are small tortelini like dumplings, with meat, or wild mushrooms. There is also Barszcz Ukraiński, which is a national dish of Ukraine, and one of the favourite soups in eastern Poland. It's a rich in vegetables, and meat soup made of beef and beets - ideal for winter. Well, those are the ones I recommend, from probably about 300-400 soup types you can find in Poland. You should also try Grzybowa, which is a wild mushroom soup, made from fresh mushrooms, so eaten between july and november. I forgot to say, that our cuisine is incredibly seasonal, and full of 2-4 weeks periods, when you eat mostly certain things;)

[@FindingGinaMarie]

@@mikaelmoss1233 Seasonal is the best way! We regret that we are no longer in Poland because we would love to eat our way through the nation. But that is the reason we definitely want to visit again. Kevin especially loves mushrooms. He didn't love the sour flavor as much as I did, but he's a huge mushroom fan. We will time our next visit accordingly! -Judy

[@janusz4695]

First time in Poland? I assure you it won't be the last. It's cheap and nice here, and women are, above all, very welcome

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Hi Janusz, We heartily agree, and absolutely loved Krakow. We plan to return. The people were so kind! Here's a link to our other videos from Poland if you're interested in watching! -Judy

[@cssourcepl]

A pork chop is a simple affair. A good soup, although it doesn't have many calories, is a more serious meal. I lived in the States for 10 years, and meat can be faked, but soup like in Poland cannot be reproduced in the States.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thank you for watching and for your comment! You are right. The ability to make a flavorful soup is an art form! I may try to replicate zurek soup with my own starter (until I can get back to someplace with a Polish grocery store) or get back to Poland! ♥️ -Judy

[@yvettechodek8501]

Polska jabłkiem stoi, najlepszy CYDR LUBELSKI

[@FindingGinaMarie]

I can't remember if that's the type we had, but it was very delicious. You're right! You might enjoy our playlist of other videos from Poland, which I'll link below. We absolutely loved our time in Poland! -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@adamlubieniecki9074]

Piecyk - small oven

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thanks for this! Although I'm a little disappointed because I thought it was a reference to the name of the owner! But this is great information. And thanks for watching! -Judy

[@rafalkaminski6389]

True goulash is from hungary and should be spicy 😅

[@FindingGinaMarie]

We will need to visit Hungary then and sample it for ourselves. Doesn't sound like a bad idea at all! You might also like the rest of our videos from Poland, which I'll link below. -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@mpingo91]

23:57 Not true. The chef's name was Grzegorz Brzęczyszczykiewicz*. 😉 * a famous tongue twister.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aimvero7166]

Vincent VAN KOFF???

[@FindingGinaMarie]

GOF. But there are SO many ways to pronounce his name, including the most legitimate way that sounds like you are fairly phlegmy and less recognizable to non Dutch. "English people say 'Gof,' or "Go," the French say 'Gog' and the Japanese say it differently, too. The Dutch pronounce it with a guttural sound - 'Khokh." But that really wasn't the point of this video and the latter pronunciation wouldn't have flown in a food video. -Judy

[@potencjalnypracownik2966]

Always do your research because there are tons of scam places that overcharge for horrible crap.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thanks for watching. In Poland? I don't feel like we were ever scammed in any way. What should we be watching out for? We intend to return because we had a great experience there! -Judy

[@potencjalnypracownik2966]

In Poland not so much as in worse countries but still some bad places there are. Especially in Zakopane and some parts of the coastline. Try to find sites that rate those establishements or someone trusty local. Don't trust random people or single recommendations. And never get into first spot you see in touristy area. Walk around into secondary streets a little. If those places are full they are probably much better than those on the main street. @@FindingGinaMarie

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thanks for taking the time to add these additional tips. We appreciate learning from you! -Judy

[@ziggyszymczak7371]

Bigos not bigo 😂

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Yes, you are right! We are sorry for the error. But thanks for watching! We have a new episode that we released today, Krakow Tour: A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Poland. -Judy Here’s a link if you’d like to see it (we really tried to do the city justice!): kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2jEnWWFmLJgjas

[@rafalkaminski6389]

It is called bigoS, not bigo 😅

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Yes, thank you so much. I'm not sure how we got it wrong because we had it correct in our notes. Thank you for watching! -Judy

[@czarekp3552]

Bigo..... haha.... from now on, that's how i call it

[@FindingGinaMarie]

We are glad to give you a laugh. I think we knew it was bigos, but somehow we dropped the "s" during filming. 🤦‍♀️ We're two Americans just trying to document the incredible places we visit and share other cultures and food and hopefully meet interesting people along the way. Poland is beautiful and we'll be back. -Judy

[@czarekp3552]

@@FindingGinaMarie oh yes you did.... a proper chuckle and thanks for that...... i've never heard anybody call it a 'bigo'.... yet it was always such an easy tap in

[@seeingyouontube]

Another retired KZbin couple Brian and Carrie just arrived in Poland! Hook up and share your secrets!

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Hi Susan! Unfortunately, the way upload schedules work, I don't think either of us were in Krakow at the same time! We currently are in Vienna, but had we known ahead of time, we definitely would have tried to connect. Thanks for watching! -Judy

[@seeingyouontube]

@@FindingGinaMarie Of course! I forgot you were in Wien!

[@FindingGinaMarie]

On Monday we’re detouring for a few days in Amsterdam, but then we’ll be back here for a few more weeks! -Judy

[@cheriewhite976]

So glad you are enjoying Krakow. I ate my way through Krakow in March after wintering in Wien for opera and ball season. Looking forward to finding out if you love Vienna as much as I do. In fact I love Vienna SO much I’m packing up and renting out the condo in Santa Fe now , with plans to winter over in Vienna again this year. It makes me so happy to watch you guys interact. Reminds me of the wonderful journeys my beloved KC and I enjoyed during our decade of intense world travel. I now travel and eat alone so I don’t get to nibble off my partner’s plate anymore, so watching you share these beautiful meals brings me such joy( and envy). Travel safely and I’m looking forward to running into you at a train station sometime in the future. Fondly ,Cherie White.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

@cheriewhite976: Opera and ball season sounds amazing and a nice contrast to the chilly weather! Glad you found the food as delicious as we did in Krakow! Thank you for such sweet observations, your comment, and for watching. We try not to think too hard on the days when one or the other of us is gone. I can't imagine how hard it is for you. We would love to meet up at some point if we could make it work! The downside so far of Vienna is (1) we have a lot of content to produce, (2) we detoured for a few days to Amsterdam, and (3) we aren't in the center of the city. It's not a deal breaker because transit is good, but it's time and money we don't always want to spend. We've got two more weeks to try to really indulge in the spirit of Vienna! And best of all, we are meeting up with two friends while we are here! If you have must-see recommendations with our short time left, let us know. We've taken an e-bike tour and plan to get a city tour as well. -Judy

[@georgek5546]

its not a bigo is BIGOS

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Thanks for watching, George. And yes, we realized it after we uploaded our video. 🤦‍♀️ You might want to watch our other videos from Poland if you enjoyed this one at all. I'll link them below. -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@shadowgno87]

Pierogi ruskie (Ruś -Ruthenians or Rusyns) not russian this is not this same.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

You are right; part of the problem with the confusion is that the English translation on the menus we received showed it as Russian Pierogi. Thank you for watching. You might want to watch the other episodes from Poland, which I've linked below. -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@kicius3408]

Najgorszy film Food Tour jaki ogladalem o Polsce . Przyjechac tu aby jesc lody i burgery... Ja prdl . Tutaj sie je bigos , zur, pierogi , paczki , placki ziemniaczane i te po wegiersku i jeszcze rosol i tatara i w Krakowie obowiazkowo obwarzanka.

[@FindingGinaMarie]

I'm not sure if you watched our video. We ate all Polish food, including bigos, zurek soup, pierogi, potato pancakes, zapiekanka, and more. You might want to give it another watch if you think you saw something different. -Judy

[@maggg.a]

Co za tragiczny komentarz, wstyd!

[@Judyhoctor]

@@maggg.a We tasted so many of those foods. Not sure what the commenter was referring to (perhaps someone else's video?). -Judy

[@maggg.a]

@@Judyhoctor your video was fantastic really enjoyed watching it. I am rather disappointed with the first comment of my fellow countryman 😉

[@FindingGinaMarie]

@@maggg.a Thank you so much for your kind words. Sometimes they are bots or trolls, and other times just really outspoken people. Thank you for watching! Have you seen our other videos from Poland? I'll link them below. -Judy Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@colonellKurtz]

12:38 Ruskie doesn't mean Russians that's Ruthnians . Nothing common with Russia !

[@FindingGinaMarie]

Hi ColonellKurtz, we didn't know that at the time, but we've been hearing this. The problem is that Google and Apple Translate apps both convert the word to Russia, so it's confusing. Thanks for watching. Kraków was such a great experience for us! -Judy P.S: Have you seen our other episodes from there? Here's a link to them. One is Auschwitz, which isn't something everyone wants to watch, but we think you'll enjoy the other episode for sure, which is our overview of our time there beyond the food! -Judy 🎥 Poland video series: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH

[@colonellKurtz]

@@FindingGinaMarie I'm going to see your polish episodes . I live less than 50 km from former nazi german camp Auschwitz but I never been there , too hard for me .

[@FindingGinaMarie]

We completely understand. We hope you enjoy our other episode from Kraków. We will be back to Poland for sure! -Judy

[@pondziodzioborein]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goulash

[@FindingGinaMarie]

I've had my share of goulash, but it's been typically made with a tomato sauce base, ground beef, pasta, and spices. I knew it would be different from that, but it was more different than I expected, especially its seasonings. Thanks for watching. You might enjoy the rest of our series from Poland, which is linked below.-Judy Poland videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLNT98lWfwdF25fcJb3dV-DCVUsqOTKTMH