MattL
AFAIA its pronounced Goh Lump Ki

least thats the way I pronounce it anyway and never been corrected by Polish work colleagues.
Am very fond of "Bigos" too.
Jar of Sauerkraut washed well in water.
Cover in chicken stock and heat.
Add Diced Kabanos, Wiesjka, Sopocka etc.
Whole black peppercorns.
Cheat recipes hmmm. I have a few but can I think of any at the minute - been a while since.
Been eating really well lately which means cooking everything from scratch.
As for cooking lettuce I do occasionally have a good fridge clear out where whatever veg/salad is left in there gets finely sliced or grated and sweated in a stock pot,
You name it, all goes in.
Lettuce Radish Carrots Onions EVERYTHING that I would be throwing away if not eaten that day.
Cover with veg stock and lightly simmer for 30 mins.
Nice hearty veggie soup and you wouldnt guess I had used salads in it.
Never had any complaints either LOL!
R