Visiting Norcia, ‘Pork Town’ Umbria
Italy is a gastronomic paradise with regions dedicated to wine, cheese, truffles and hundreds of other regional products. But when Andrew learned of a town dedicated to wild boar, there was no stopping him. We were on our way to Norcia, Umbria – better known to us as ‘Pork Town.’
There’s much more to Oostende than the beach
Oostende is smack dab in the middle of the Belgian coast and is a popular beach destination for locals. But there’s plenty to do besides work on your tan. In fact, we have 10 reasons you should visit Oostende and none of them involve getting sandy.
Dinant’s Brasserie Caracole brews artisanal and organic Belgian beer over an open fire, just as they have since the 18th century. You can take a Belgian Brewery tour or enjoy a beer tasting in their charming bar.
For a fun family day trip in Wallonia, Belgium, visit L’Escargotiere de Warnant, a snail farm producing one of the world’s most sustainable foods.
When Andrew and I visit a new Belgian city for a weekend, one of our first missions is to scope out recommended restaurants and make reservations. Over the course of two and a half days, we normally have one exceptional dining experience and one or two good meals. If we’re really lucky, there will be two stand-out meals. Dining in Oostende surpassed our expectations.
Historic castles in Belgium, great food, and the picturesque Wallonia countryside – Adriana covers three topics we love on this perfect day-trip from Brussels.
As foodies in Belgium know, there’s much more to the country’s cuisine than chocolate and waffles. Each region has its local specialties, and the Walloon city of Dinant is no exception. A super-rich tart called Flamiche and super-hard cookies called Couques de Dinant are two local favourites you should try.
Tucked away in central Namur is Wallonia Belgium’s finest bakery. Using only organic ingredients, Boulangerie Legrand makes bread just as they have for the past six generations, with love and passion.
Yum, Fresh Belgian Cheese at Le Fraysse
We’ve discovered countless wonderful Belgian artisanal products over the years; sparkling wine, goat cheese, ostrich meat, jams and jellies, gluten-free cookies, and of course, scores of Belgian beer. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve looked at Andrew and said “There needs to be a shop in Brussels where we can buy all of these delicious Belgian products.” Well now there is and it’s called Le Fraysse.