A First Day of Belgium Food

It's interesting to note that all the journal articles for Nov 21 were courtesy of Jamey and revolve around food, beer and toothpaste. I suppose if Yvonne had written the journal that day I would be using this first picture for her subject matter of choice. Disgustingly, this is what Yvonne looks like after an entire day of travel and no sleep. I'm not sure I want to travel with her ever again.


November 21, 2006 - Brugge
"$2.50 worth of pudding"

I didn't pay attention to the label on my tube of toothpaste. It's vanilla flavored.

November 21, 2006
Strijdershuis, Oude Burg, Brugge

The "Oud Brun" is the first dark wheat beer I've had. At least I think it’s wheat beer. It's very sweet and tastes almost like a wine. Evan's "Keyte" was preferable. The "Keyte" has a clear, honey blonde color and a malty finish.

November 21, 2006
Our guidebook's recommendation for "Best cup of hot chocolate" was De Proeverie. Hot chocolate was served as a mug of steamed milk, a saucer of melted, semi-sweet chocolate, a saucer of whipped cream, and a spoon to stir. There was also a saucer with a sample of four chocolates on the side. There were two sugar cubes, but we all ignored them. The drink was sweet and rich enough without.

November 21, 2006
Brugge is so picturesque. On our walk to dinner, we stopped to photograph a building with a Gothic tower and its reflection in the still waters of the canal below. A few minutes later, we discovered that beautiful building was in fact our destination - Kasteel Minnewater. The food matched our surroundings. The specialty was mussels in a cream source. The highlight was a dessert that combines crème brulee with chocolate soufflé.

Tomorrow, more food discoveries and we find out Evan's hat size.