Belgian Advent Calendar – Day 17 I’m standing at the edge of the Minnewater—the Lake …
Brussels by Night: Grand-Place Lights, Jacques Brel & Gaufres de Bruxelles
Belgian Advent Calendar – Day 16 When the sun sets over Brussels in December, the …
The Soul of the Praline: A Guide to the Culture and Ritual of Belgian Chocolate
Belgian Advent Calendar – Day 15 There’s a particular madness that overtakes you in Belgium …
Maigret’s Christmas: Georges Simenon and the Art of the Atmospheric Mystery
Belgian Advent Calendar – Day 14 I’m starting today with a cup of coffee—a scented …
A Lace and Ice Christmas: Honoring Belgian Heritage on the Tree
Belgian Advent Calendar – Day 13 In Belgium, the tree doesn’t come out immediately after …
The Art of the Failure: A Review of ‘Cheese’ by Willem Elsschot
Belgian Advent Calendar – Day 12 As I wandered through the Christmas market in Bruges, …
Ghent and Waterzooi: A Journey Through the Flavors and History of Flanders
Belgian Advent Calendar – Day 11 There’s a particular quality to Belgian light in winter—filtered …
Authentic Belgian Waterzooi Recipe: A Traditional Flemish Chicken Stew
A Flemish Ritual in the Kitchen There’s a particular magic to Ghent that seeps into …
War and Turpentine by Stefan Hertmans: The Art of Gentle Witness
Belgian Advent Calendar – Day 10 Do you remember when you learned how to look …
Maison Hannon: A Masterpiece of Art Nouveau Architecture in Brussels
Belgian Advent Calendar – Day 9 You cannot speak of Belgium without speaking of Art …
