Comments on: Bruges, Belgium

By: Lluisa

Lluisa — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 20:44:47 +0000

So cool to see the city where I attended highschool for 6 years through the eyes of a visitor. Now that I don’t walk in those streets everyday anymore I realize how pretty it is. I see you liked it too. Always willing to give you restaurant (read: Fries Shops (frituur)) recommendations if you’re planning a next trip to Belgium 🙂

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 03:58:16 +0000

Sweet Harvest – I LOVED Flemish stew. Just tried recreating it at home actually but it wasn’t nearly as good. Still looking for the right recipe.

By: Sweet Harvest Moon

Sweet Harvest Moon — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:13:05 +0000

I see you liked your little trip to Belgium, I’m glad 🙂
How did you like ‘Stoofvlees’ (Flemish stew)?
See you soon in Belgium!

By: Bryce L.

Bryce L. — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:33:16 +0000

Great post. Every Saturday morning for the past three years, our neighbors come over and we eat Liege waffles. One week we top it with savories, the next sweet. You should grab your family (and your camera) and drop in and eat.

By: Tracy C.

Tracy C. — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:10:18 +0000

Bruges, Belgium is one of my all time favorite places…was there for just two nights and three days, I think…by the time we got there, we were close to the end of our 2 1/2 week tour of Europe…we visited 7 different countries in that amount of time and Bruges, Belgium was my favorite of all places that we traveled that time… love your pictures… brought back some lovely memories… since we were there in july, we were able to ride a boat along part of the canal which was very nice…. 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing…. 🙂

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:19:33 +0000

Bruges is lovely! Although I have to say that I’m partial to my home here in Brussels! When you return to Bruges, you should make a bike trip out to the countryside nearby and bike to the ocean, it’s absolutely lovely!

I’ve actually decided that I should learn to master the recipes for both the gaufre de liege and the gaufre de bruxelles. I haven’t been compelled to do it so much since they only cost a few euro, but better to master the recipe now than never!

I also just learned how to make belgian fries the authentic traditional way, if you want to check out the recipe on my site.

I’m glad you fell in love with my adopted country and I hope you come back soon!

PS – I agree with Eva’s comments from above, you definitely have to go to Ghent the next time you’re in Belgium (and Brussels of course!)

By: ann

ann — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:25:23 +0000

I agree with the few Belgians here… Ghent is even more magical. And indeed way more real. And the place to be for foodies. And yes we eat our fries dipped in mayo. What else is there? 😉

By: WhileHeWasOut

WhileHeWasOut — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:11:38 +0000

Bruges is such a lovely city! I have never in my life seen such an amount of french fries as in Belgium. What a pity I missed to try the waffles! Very nice post, thank you for sharing.

By: vanillasugarblog

vanillasugarblog — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 01:16:25 +0000

don’t you think that middle photo of all the french fires would be a great screen saver? just saying….

By: Liza in Ann Arbor

Liza in Ann Arbor — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:45:25 +0000

I went to Bruges in the 90’s. It absolutely charmed me. I’ve been dying to get back since the movie In Bruges. If you haven’t seen it, you should. They really take advantage of the location.

By: Eva {not your mama's dinner}

Eva {not your mama's dinner} — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:27:51 +0000

Whow! I’m from Belgium and I’m completely overwelmed by all the love for our country. Next time you visit {Or all the other people who are planning to visit} you should definetely come to Ghent! It’s very similar to Bruge but more real; more lively, more authentic. We always laugh about how Bruge was especially build for the tourists… Really! Ghent! I also know a lot of nice bars/ coffee places/ museums/ … around here; so feel free to give a shout if you want a tour. Also; I’m posting about belgian waffles next week, if you’ld want an authentic recipe from an authentic belgian girl… 🙂

By: Jasper Naomi @ crunchylittlebites

Jasper Naomi @ crunchylittlebites — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:02:26 +0000

french fries everywhere!!!! do they eat them dipped in mayo in Belgium?

By: Katelin

Katelin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:33:01 +0000

Beautiful pics! You NEED to watch the movie ‘In Bruges’. So great!

Kate xo

By: Kasey

Kasey — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 05:53:49 +0000

Ashley, I visited Bruges on my month-long backpacking trip through Europe in college and totally fell in love. Everything about it was magical. One thing that I remember, though, is chocolates of all shapes and sizes. I remember seeing some chocolate breasts in a shop window, which I found to be pretty entertaining. My friend and I stayed at a hostel that used to be an old movie theater. It was pretty fun to be awoken in the middle of the night to our roommates, two Scottish boys who were on a roadtrip. It was dark and I remember I never saw their faces when they got into their beds and the four of us chatted all night. The next morning, we woke up and I noticed just how cute they were! Granted, I was 21, but it was still one of my favorite travel memories 🙂 You look adorable!

By: Shana

Shana — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:53:12 +0000

You should visit Sweet Iron in downtown Seattle on 3rd Ave. They specialize in Liege waffles. It is all they do. They are tasty.

By: Rosilet

Rosilet — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:08:07 +0000

I can only say: I agree!!!

By: S

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 20:28:11 +0000

Ashley, I do not have adequate or beautiful enough words to voice how much I love your website and your photos. Belgium looks mesmerizing. I was wondering though, what is Flemish stew and what are the main ingredients in it/why does it taste so good? Thanks!

By: Mary's Pastry Lab

Mary's Pastry Lab — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 04:08:43 +0000

I visited Bruges last year… i must say it’s the most romantic city i’ve ever been to (what Paris?!) and i would really really love to retire here one day…

By: Ashley B

Ashley B — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:10:43 +0000

My boyfriend makes this awesome Carbonnade with the recipe from Brooklyn Brewing: http://brooklynbrewery.com/brooklyn-beers/parings/brewmaster-carbonade-flamande
I also second Bottleworks for amazing beer selection!

By: Katya

Katya — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:23:48 +0000

In about 3 weeks, it will have been a year since I was in Brussels and Bruges. Thanks for bringing me back there!