The food is getting better, or at least I'm becoming accustomed to it. I'm beginning to know what I like and don't like. My favorite so far is the soup and the tartiflette. Belgians eat lots of soup as a first servings. It is always full of veggies and I feel so healthy afterwards. They grind it up so there aren't any chunks, but it is still delicious. They sometimes put in this bread type things that is like a crutton the size of an english muffin. It becomes soft in the soup but doesn't fall apart. Sometimes they add cheese and broil it. AMAZING.
The tartiflette is like a potato casserole, very similar to something I love at home (only, I'm sad to say, the belgians have it down a bit better than my mother. sorry mom. you've been out-cooked). It has mushrooms, pieces of bacon, onions, cream, pepper and nutmeg. On top they take this kind of cheese that looks like a full circle of brie and cut it in half and let it cook into the casserole. The skin of the cheese becomes crisp on top and it is fantastic. Chantal and I made it the other night so I'm hoping I can find the cheese in America.
The other thing I love here is a cookie called "Speculoos." It is kind of like ginger snaps but with cinnamon. They are also lighter and are sometimes served with coffee. Once dipped into a hot drink, they melt perfectly in your mouth. I'm eating it as I type this with my Starbucks coffee that Kaitlyn brought me from London. (I never go to Starbucks in the US, always the small businesses, but Euro coffee is driving my crazy and this stuff is incredible).
And of course, belgian waffles. There are waffle stands everywhere. They truly are a specialty here. They are more dense than our waffles and you can order it with pretty much anything on it. There is sugar, brown sugar, powdered sugar, strawberries, bananas, chocolate, whipped cream, ice cream, and more. A definite must-try in Belgium.
05 November, 2007
Happy Belated Halloween!
Lately things have been looking very up. Fall break has ended and I've got a full 6 weeks of school before another.
My halloween was so much fun. My family took me to an "American" restaurant/grill for dinner. It was quite the experience. When we walked in there was a statue of a native american wearing an american flag skirt.
oxymoran anyone?
The food was very belgian. The whole place was dressed up in patriotic decor. The only thing American about it was that it took so bloody long to bring us our food!
My family then drove me to my friend Brianna's house in Mons (Bri is from B.C.) where I spend the night with my three exchange buddies. We went to the grand place for a night out on the town and had a blast. While in search of some sort of dancing, we found ourselves in the Irish Pub where all of the workers were dressed up. Finally some holiday spirit!
Now it is back to the usual routine. Early morings, french lectures, strict rules, but lots of good people. My french is improving and I'm getting into the swing of things. I can't believe I'm already a fourth of the way through!
My halloween was so much fun. My family took me to an "American" restaurant/grill for dinner. It was quite the experience. When we walked in there was a statue of a native american wearing an american flag skirt.
oxymoran anyone?
The food was very belgian. The whole place was dressed up in patriotic decor. The only thing American about it was that it took so bloody long to bring us our food!
My family then drove me to my friend Brianna's house in Mons (Bri is from B.C.) where I spend the night with my three exchange buddies. We went to the grand place for a night out on the town and had a blast. While in search of some sort of dancing, we found ourselves in the Irish Pub where all of the workers were dressed up. Finally some holiday spirit!
Now it is back to the usual routine. Early morings, french lectures, strict rules, but lots of good people. My french is improving and I'm getting into the swing of things. I can't believe I'm already a fourth of the way through!
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