Eating Through Europe Spring 2015

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BELGIUM, FRANCE & GERMANY

In Spring 2014, I went to hang out with a friend living in Leuven.

We took a train to Paris, hung out for a few days.

Another friend from Greece flew up and we grabbed her and a rental car at de Gaulle.

The three of us then headed across the countryside, staying in small and larger towns.

In Leuven (Belgium), I stayed with my friend and with the exception of a few of the nights, always had a kitchen on the road.

That way, I could hit up the local farmer's markets and shops and cook with the local offerings!

What a great time.

xo

Stephanie

White asparagus is plentiful in Belgium

Loved buying local food - they have a farmers market several times a week.

Rapeseed growing outside Paris, it becomes canola oil

Parisian view

Heirloom Tomatoes at a stand in Paris

Leuven Rooftop - beautiful!

Breakfast in Belgium

Pastry from a local bakery, fruit, coffee. What could be better?

Homemade vegetarian meal in Belgium

Vegetarisch! And organic = "Bio"

Homemade Salad in Leuven

My friend's husband made this delightful little salad with local fennel, white beans and citrus.

Great food on a european train

There was such good small bites and wine on this train. I wish the ride was much longer.

A countryside estate in France

One of our random stops in France

This was a tiny town about an hour or two south east of Paris. We hit a random little restaurant in a mostly shuttered for the night town. It was bland but fun.

French Countryside Estate

A lox sandwich in Leuven

Restaurant Row in Leuven

Dijon France Farmers Market Bounty

Cooking in Dijon for my friends

My Dijon market veggie feast

Cafe in Paris - solid cafe in that city

I LOVED the coffee in Paris. It was always perfect. Not too strong. Very tasty.

The German countryside

An afternoon drive through the Black Forest. So beautiful.

Black Forest Cake in the German Black Forest

And a bier. Of course.

Belgium DOES have the best chocolate

Almond Croissant in Paris

A home cooked meal in Village Neuf

We stocked up to cook a lot to save money and instead use funds to explore and such!

Gotta eat a street waffle in Belgium!

No additions of syrup or sugar needed. Fresh, hot, soft dough that melts in your mouth.

Vegetarian meal on the plane...not bad!

This was the first time I thought to request vegetarian before flying. Will do that from now on for flights with food! Much healthier offering.

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