Pro Velo Bicycle tours of Brussels
Last fall, I discovered a ‘greener’ side to Brussels, with a Pro Velo bicycle tour to a community garden in Etterbeek. The garden was another of Brussels’ hidden gems and, the best part – I didn’t die.
That Dutchman’s Gouda cheese in Nova Scotia
Canada’s Maritime Provinces were founded by European immigrants. While most were French or English, you can find a taste of Dutch and German cuisine in restaurants and farms, near our hometowns.
Westvleteren Trappist Belgian beer
Belgian beer is beloved by beer aficionados around the world and there is one beer coveted above all others – Westvleteren. What is it that makes this Trappist beer so in demand around the world? Our contributor, Adriana, takes us on a quest to find Westvleteren in Flanders.
Gluten-free Belgian Beer – our review
Living gluten-free means changing your diet, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to give up beer. We tracked down two gluten-free Belgian beer varieties to share our tasting notes with you.
Wine, truffles, Olives and game – foodie experiences in Castelfalfi.
Wine, olive oil, truffles and rustic Tuscan cooking – Sound tasty? These are just a few of the foodie experiences you can enjoy in Italy at the Toscana Resort Castelfalfi.
Belgian chocolates from the Chocolate Line, in Antwerp.
Most people know the quickest way to get your chocolate fix in Brussels is to head to Sablon. But where do you go if you’re in Flanders? Today we share 3 great chocolate shops in Antwerp sure to please even the most fanatical chocolate lovers.
Billy and Ging welcome you to Geel, Belgium
Dream of escaping to the countryside and a simpler home-grown style of life? Test-drive your dream on the Quinn’s smallholding in Geel, where you can learn a skill, meet some animals, and eat locally produced food.
La Buvette – Classy, Cosy and Delicious
The more we’ve experienced artisanal products in Belgium, the more we’ve come to appreciate slow-food. Eating seasonal, local and sustainably raised food is not only good for the planet; it’s good for our taste-buds. If you need further proof that slow food is the best way to eat, you need to dine at La Buvette in Brussels.
The Monte Chiaro shop and wine cellar in Monteriggioni
In which a chance invite in Brussels leads to a wine tasting in a medieval walled village, a guided tour of Siena, and one incredible meal.