Antoni Porowski’s culinary curiosity takes a genealogical turn as he joins actor James Marsden on a quest to trace the origins of a family-favorite dish. In “James Marsden’s German Dish Up,” the duo begins their journey in Texas, where chicken fried steak reigns supreme. But the real story, it turns out, lies across the Atlantic. They’re heading to Germany to explore James’s ancestral past and discover the surprising connection between his family history and this beloved comfort food.
From dining with German royalty to scaling the Bavarian Alps, this episode is set to be a delicious blend of cultural exploration and personal discovery. Expect stunning scenery, mouthwatering food, and a few dramatic revelations about James’s ancestors. Will their journey uncover a long-lost family recipe, or reveal something unexpected about his heritage? Find out this Sunday at 9:00 PM ET/PT on National Geographic.