Belgium’s best eats: 4 foods not to miss
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25 responses to “Belgium’s best eats: 4 foods not to miss”
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Great post! I’ll definitely keep this in mind when I travel to Europe next year 🙂
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Thanks Jessica! Keep us updated on your travels, I’d love to know what amazing things you see!
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Belgium has the BEST chocolate in the world. Everyday I would try a new flavored chocolate truffle. There’s so many options! Great post 🙂
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It’s so good! The options are endless, but I won’t say no to an excuse to try a new flavour every day 😉
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You are speaking my language, miss! We had some truly tasty eats while in Belgium, too. If you find yourself back in the chocolate haven, aka Bruges, do check out some of these great chocolateries >> http://www.cameraandcarryon.com/2014/03/scrumptious-chocolate-journey-in-bruges/
We also had a ridiculously delicious dinner at Ribs & Beer (hitting on your 4th food) which managed to incorporate chocolate into the sauce. Ahhhmazing.
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Oh you were on such an epic mission Shannon! I think Dumon was the one tried in Bruges. Chocolate and beer in the same meal? What could be better!
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Totally agree! I’ve been living there for three years and took a looot of weight , but trust me, It worths it!! Just talking about it make me starving!!
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I don’t blame you – if I spent any extended amount of time in Bruges I would balloon very quickly!
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I totally agree, especially the beer and chocolate part. I don’t even like chocolate that much and I wish I had brought back more from my trip last year!
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I know what you mean Tiffany, I’m not even a huge fan of beer but I just couldn’t get enough of it in Belgium! I swear that country puts some sort of magic in their food/drink.
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I can hear my stomach grumbling now 😀 Was there a few years ago and LOVED my waffle! Got it with chocolate and whipped cream, and it most definitely did not disappoint. I worried that perhaps it would be all just a bunch of hype, but it definitely lived up to every expectation and then some 😀 Glad to read you enjoyed it too!!
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I had the same fear Dana! The waffles seemed like they would probably be just any old waffle, but no – they were amazing 😀
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I had chocolate and waffles in Brussels, I have to be honest they weren’t actually that amazing – I guess I bought the cheap stuff haha. Oh well… I’ll just have to go back! 😉
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I’m sure there are many places that sell sub-standard waffles Emma – sometimes these things can be hit and miss! Though I think the best thing to do is try and research the best places to get them before you arrive 😉
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I’m actually from Belgium, and really enjoy these as well! The fries vary though, because sometimes they can be quite thin and salty. My grandmother used to make fries herself, and they were always really big like the ones you described.
And the chocolate, mm….
And I’m not such a beer drinker, but the abbey beers are really good!I hope you enjoyed your stay 🙂
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That’s really interesting, I wonder if the cut of the fries varies depending on which region you’re in?
I did enjoy my stay, especially Bruges! Thanks Jade 🙂
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I think you covered it! In our time in Gent and Bruges I loved all the food you mentioned (except beer, I just don’t have a taste for it.) One of my favorite pieces of chocolate is from Leonida’s. Their vanilla creme chocolate is amazing!! Yes, I know it’s a chain which makes it better so I could get it in the States and in Amsterdam 🙂
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Beer is an acquired taste, I didn’t drink much until I visited Germany and by the time I got to Belgium I was a big fan 😛 That vanilla creme chocolate sounds incredible, thanks for sharing your tips Jessica!
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Being from Belgium, I can also recommend waterzooi (speciality from Ghent) and carbonades (to eat with your French fries) 😉
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Just had to Google what waterzooi and carbonades were, they look tasty! I wonder if they have vegetarian versions 😉 Thanks for your tips Vanessa!
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Last time I was in Brussels I tried escargots from a stand and they were pretty good. It was nice to try something usually only associated with expensive French restaurants as street food.
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Wow, I always thought they were expensive restaurant food and didn’t know you could get them as street food! Thanks Alex!
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We will be in Belgium this summer near the end of our backpacking trip – we definitely need to tick off each of these at least once! Yum!
Thanks for the post 🙂
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They definitely shouldn’t be missed! Also, how could you resist fries and chocolate and waffles and beer… Mmmm 😀
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When in Brussels, you must try mussels! Also, my favorite chocolat is Cote d’Or. The frites are beyond compare. Try walking past a frites street vendor and not buying a cone full. The aroma will drive you mad!
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