Sep
30
2009
I needed something to keep together all the random bits in my purse. So I made this when I was up in the morning with jet lag. It’s lined. I’m quite pleased with how it came out. Perhaps I will put together a tutorial if I have time. Here are some other pictures.
Sep
29
2009
They sell wine at the airport pizza place! I love France. Had to try it. Look at this classy meal
Sep
28
2009
In the center of Bruges, right in front of our hotel in fact, there is a market in the square. Not sure how often though I heard it mentioned in our guide books so it must be reasonably often. Don’t the strawberries look amazing?? Here are some pictures from the market.
Sep
27
2009
This was a waffle I had in Belgium, making it a Belgian waffle. The waffles there are different than in the states, even though we call them Belgian waffles. The dough they use of there is more of a dough than a batter. It makes it delicious and chewy. And the chocolate doesn’t hurt.
Sep
26
2009
I’m not really sure what these are other than knowing they are called profiteroles. But it was pastry and chocolate and good.
Sep
25
2009
Like all the pastries I had in France, this one was amazing. You could really taste the pistachio. It was divine.
Sep
24
2009
I haven’t seen real sugar cubes in a while. There were two in this little package which I thought was so cute. One of my French friends saw this picture and says, “Yeah, I guess you don’t see the cubes in the States that much.” He mentioned that’s mostly what they have in restaurants there, [...]
Sep
23
2009
A nice healthy lunch of croque madame that I had while wandering through France. Very typical French though.
Sep
05
2009
I decided to try the meat pate. It was actually quite good. We also learned that when you order “cheese and potatoes” you get cheese. And you get potatoes. It’s up to you to put them together
Sep
05
2009
Saw this Tunisian bakery and the desserts looked scrumptious.