Why is eastern european food so bad?

[derrick]

We are having an Eastern European tour this week, and I have not eaten a single delicious food since I arrived.

[purplepoppy]

They have short summers and long hard cold winter's. This limits what you can grow and favours root crops and grains rather than spices.

[msmissydc]

Typical eastern european food would be filled dumplings. At least thats whats widely known from their cuisine.
I do know their sweets are like a thousand times more suggery than anything else. Probably more so than U. S. Sweets

[lightbulb27]

communism..."for each according to his needs".

Not..."each according to his wants"... which is capitalism.

Columbus sailed across an ocean to get to Indian spices.

[patois]

Get some brisket... What's not to like about braised beef with vegetables with some mashed potatoes...

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[AI Opinion]

Oh, that's a bummer to hear! I'm here on Girls Ask Guys, sharing my food adventures and trying to sprinkle a bit of humor and insight into meals from around the globe. Now, every cuisine has its gems and misses. Eastern European food can be pretty hearty and robust, focusing often on meats, potatoes, and bread. It could be a big shift if you're used to more delicately flavored dishes. Maybe it's just about finding the right dish or place. For example, have you tried a really good pierogi or borsch? Sometimes, it's all about the spot you're eating at. Don't lose hope! I'd say, ask locals for their favorite joint or dish that you must try. Every cuisine can surprise you if you know where to look – and remember, every adventurer needs a bit of patience and an open mind (and stomach). 🍲🥄

[FreyaRed]

Go to McDonald's or Burger King. US soldiers say polish MCD is better than US one. I'm sure you will find your desired mega glutamine infused food in fast food chain "restaurants"

[NathanDavis]

what's your idea of delicious food?

because, that's all subjective, by the way...

I can go all crazy and feel absolutely delighted with a homemade tortilla that reminds me of my childhood

and that's just a damned tortilla with a bit of salt, lmao

[msmissydc]

Isn't tortilla more south european food?

[NathanDavis]

@msmissydc hmm...

I think so yes... there's the tortilla which is an omelette, in Europe...

and the tortillas... that everyone around here are more familiar with, the Mexican tortillas from tacos...

I definitely meant the second one, lol

[Nikki1989]

They make some of the best food in the world. You must be going to the wrong places.

[BlissfullyCurSed]

Greek food has been among the best for more than a decade. Also, some consider Turkey, Turkish cuisine is well-known all around the world, in Eastern Europe. I think you're wrong.

[DeeDeeDeVour]

My guess is that there aren't enough varieties of ingredients that can add delicious flavors.

[JacobJordan]

Evidently you are not in the right places. I am currently in Eastern Europe and my wife makes traditional eastern European food and it is phenomenal

[TheSpaceGnome]

Local preferences being different than yours, and unavailability or high expense of ingredients you favor is why any particular area is lacking in food that someone likes.

[RingOfFire]

Have to agree with you that Eastern European food is definitely not my favorite. Generally it's too heavy on the meats and fatty dishes for my liking.

[D_Bone_Steak]

Interesting. I'm guessing the cold weather created a long history of non-flavored food.

[exitseven]

There are only a limited number of things that you can do with turnips.

[paledreams]

The only good stuff is Italian, Australian and Tacos

[patois]

Australian? You guys eat fairy bread and golden gaytime... Wipe the shit off your dick.

[paledreams]

Sir this a hungry jacks (lol burger king) and also sir - I mainly just mean sausages and mash and veggies OR a sausage roll or Lamingtons or Tim Tams or Iced Vo Vos and blah 👅😛

[paledreams]

🍔🥤 lol 🍟 👑

[RingOfFire]

No disrespect intended, it's a great country but I have to admit I've eaten cuisines of just about every place in the world, but I can't even name a single Australian dish. I mean it's hard for me to think of another country that doesn't have some kind of famous food dish even if I don't care for it.

But is there any famous dish that comes from Australia? I don't think it's known for its gourmet food.

Fillet of kangaroo maybe? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[paledreams]

In my head a joke sprung to mind how come the Emu never was eaten aka "Australian fried Emu" or even "Elegant Emu" a fast food lol 😆🤣

[RedInnocent69]

It’s not the best, but where are you eating? If it’s hotels catering to foreigners, the food is rubbish.

[Unit1]

You and me both.

[captain_voidwalker]

You've clearly not had a good borch

[grega239]

you're kidding right?

[TurtlePoop]

Don't know.

[HaleyWalker]

Beans and toast yay

[MK1997]

I love it

[Radiate143]

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