“En España podrá faltar el pan, pero el ingenio y el buen humor no se acaban” ― Ramón del Valle-Inclán It’s been quite hot in our neck of the woods, and when our A/C went out a few days ago this soup SAVED me!! I was poking around to get a good gazpacho Andaluz recipe, so after trial and error I came up with my own. Mine has more garlic, because why not? Also, no matter what any recipe says, BREAD IS NOT OPTIONAL. Now that I’ve got that out of the way. Let’s get started. How to Make Gazpacho Andaluz From start to finish (and with a good blender…
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#BXLOVE: Gaufres + Sans Regrets
“Be wise today, so you don’t cry tomorrow.” ― E.A. Bucchianeri Back to Centre After a long day of sightseeing, I ended up waking up late. Still, I was going to make the last few hours in Brussels count. I needed at least one more serving of frites, some chocolate, and a real Belgian waffle. I couldn’t stop thinking about seafood, and I still needed to send out postcards. This time, however, I didn’t take the scenic walk to Zuidstation. Instead, I walked towards Fritterie Fontainas and took the metro at Porte de Hal (Hallespoort) to Centre. This time I get off at De Brouckère. As I’m wondering around desperately searching…
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#BXLOVE Centre + Heysel : Explore Like a Local
“What is said when drunk has been thought out beforehand.” ― Flemish Proverb The next day I woke up early to see as much of Brussels as possible. Once again I packed my equipment, brought my water bottle and headed out. This time I went back towards the Brussels-Midi Transit Station. There you can take the tram, a bus, or the metro. Getting a ticket is easy. I suggest you get a pass so that you can just tap and go. I purchased a 3-day pass. Pay attention to the platforms and maps. Study them for a few and take a few screenshots. If you forget, you can usually find maps…
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#BXLOVE Saint-Gilles/Sint-Gilles : Love at First Bite
“So, besides frites what else do people here around here?”, I asked. He chuckles and begins to tell me about the kebabs, and chocolate. The narrow streets cluttered with bikes and other cars hardly allowed space for his vehicle, but he somehow managed to get me right to the door. I thank him for his conversation and superb driving skills as he pulls my bags out the car.
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A Belgian Dinner: Frites, Kip and Bier
Belgium is more than just frites, kip (that's chicken) and Bier, but it's one of the easiest ways to introduce even the most finicky eaters to Belgian flavors.
