Belgian legend says that when British and/or American soldiers were arriving in Belgium during the first World War, they tried the Belgian Fries. However, as most of the native people and members of the Belgian Army spoke French, they (the Americans and British soldiers) called the fried potatoes French Fries. French Fries, however, are now served a little different than Belgian fries. The Belgian-style fries typically come in a paper cone, are made from freshly cut potatoes (never frozen), fried twice and served with mayonnaise as a dipping sauce. Known as "Frieten", they are the national snack of Belgium. Delicious!
Belgium is world renowned for their chocolate - there is even a museum dedicated to this delightful treat, The Chocolaterie Planete Chocolat. Here they give tours and offer workshop which teach visitors the fine art of chocolate making. If you love good food, then Brussels is an ideal destination for some great eating, if nothing else. Your stomach will thank you for finding a cheap flight to Brussels to partake in this gastronomic adventure- and so will your memory in years to come.
Have you ever had lambic style beer? It is some of the best out there. This beer is only brewed in and around the city of Brussels. Lambic beer is made from yeasts and bacteria native to the Senne Valley, through spontaneous fermentation unlike traditional beers. The flavor of a lambic differs from other styles of beer in that they have a strong aroma that accompanies the flavor. There are many variations of this beer, the most popular being the lambic that has fruit syrup added.
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