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Blogging colleaugue Fun Times in Europe writes on the Brussels dining experience. This article is mostly concerned with an initiative undertaken by four top Belgian restauranteurs to use the best of local produce. The dinner table being the heart of conviviality, a good meal ensures body, mind and soul get refreshed.
Belgian Waffles, by Krissyho
The idea is to introduce people to flavours and products of different regions in Belgium, while at the same time paying due respect to the environment (local=minimum transportation, with eating at least one locally sourced meal per week being a step in the right direction). And certainly the presence of diners like the former Belgium premier (now leader of the Liberal group in the European Parliament) shows that someone’s taking notice!
Clearly a great congregation spot for Slow Food Movement fans!
Produce like butter “churned in the wood” by local small-holders, any other genuine bio products and local marché (market) supplied foods, are the types of basic ingredient in use. The resulting food is good; once people realize that it’s local as well, it becomes clear how the best of both worlds can be achieved.
Recipes like a mousse of sprouts, butter and potato. parmigiano with sliced black truffle and aromatic white truffle (‘Alba’) slices sound like excellent starters, with roasted cod with bacon and seasonal vegetables pretty tasty main courses – of course the pudding will always include chocolate, unavoidable in this part of the world!
It all sounds delicious, environmentally appropriate and supporting of local producers – I hope the cost is sensible too! Whoever said that Belgium’s boring sounds pretty daft.
