To truly experience a new culture, one must experience the cuisine! Our visit to Bratislava was our very first time in Slovakia, and we couldn't wait to try local and traditional Slovakian food. We had read that the food in Slovakia is quite hearty, including lots of meat (especially pork), potatoes, dumplings, cheese, and thick sauces. As we quickly found out, this assessment was accurate. There weren't too many vegetables to be found, other than healthy portions of cabbage in the form of sauerkraut. Nonetheless, we indulged in our fair share of substantial meals with more than ample-sized portions. Unlike