Spring Break in Belgium & London
It has been a while since making a new entry.. the last entry was in 2023, pointed out my friend when we met at a CNY reunion gathering in 2025. Spring heralded new beginnings and along came my niece to spend her college spring break with us in Belgium. Excited and eager to show her the sights, sounds, food and culture. I introduced her to fries, mussels, cheeses, ice creams, chocolates, delectable pastries and breads. Pain de Quotidien was a hit with her, as she loved the Atlantic Smoked Salmon and Quinoa, with a side of artisanal Nordic rye bread. My forever favorite is the Warm Goat Cheese salad, not to be passed over if you like cheese. We also introduced her to fine dining at De Normandie, our go-to restaurant for top-notch cuisine. Unknown to many, Belgium has one of the most Michelin-starred restaurants per person in the world. That puts Belgium ahead of France, Netherlands and Singapore. It is no wonder then, that eating well is important to Belgians, whether at home or ...