soms mag da wel is eh... beetje trots zijn... Belgians always so humble they're afraid of being too proud of themselves.... meanwhile the Netherlands: ORANGE, LOUD and INTERNATIONAL about their pride lol.
This is the real deal. You can't get more belgian like this(maybe with videe and moulles frites). It's the perfect balance betweem the french and flemish/dutch speaking sides. You had a real treat.
@@BradleyCoopertest I actually feel that the Belgiums, on the Flemish side of things, tend to be more friendly than the Dutch. I've had very mixed experiences with people that were from Bruxelles and further south. But I would agree that Belgium is nicer for food and beers.
Hey David loved the video. Just a quick heads-up. Combining the foods on your plate is also a big thing here in Belgium. Like you dipped your fries in the gravy. You really should mix the bloodsausage with the apple and the bacon/sausage with the mashed potatos. I dind't see that in the video and wanted you to know that. So, if you ever eat Belgian again, don't miss out on the combinations possible in 1 plate.
As a French, I love the way I recognize everything in this video (the food, landscapes, accent when they speak english). Everything seems to be similar to me but different in the same time. 😁🇨🇵🤝🇧🇪
@@MorganDeshayes Haha, I'm Dutch and to me it sounds very much like a semi-Dutch accent. But of course I also hear the French influence in the prononciation!
In 1987 i worked with a Chef from Bruges Belgium and he taught me so much World Culture and refinement that i became educated because of The Belgian Chef Carl Gudereis of Bruge Belgium.
Stew looks awesome tasty......sausage too...raw herrin...don t know if will like...but beers yes of course!!!....knowing the History of a place slways adds value. NICE...Thanks David...Peace. 😅❤❤
Hi Shabana and Hailey. Heard that Denise Plummer died. She is finally without pain and at peace. Anyway, I see you all had a heat wave down there last week. Hope it has cooled down. Haven't spoken to my sister yet. I hope everything is well with you and Hailey. Everything is good up here. Just waiting for cool weather. Take care of yourself and Hailey.🙏💕🇹🇹🇨🇦
Rich stew on a rainy day David. It looks amazing. Beers in all form and style. Not a beer lover, I won't mind taking a sip of a few. Hi Tasos , lovely to see you with David. 💕💕
Hey David. So much culture out there. It’s the sausage dish for me. I’m not a big meat eater but give me that stew gravy over rice or potatoes 🙌🏼. Beer is not my thing but it’s a movement. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much Yipmabaruya! I am actually considering a visit to Papua New Guinea sometime in the near future. I'm really glad you enjoyed it! If i wanted to visit Papua New Guinea do you have any advice!? THANK YOU!
@@Davidsbeenhere thank you for responding to my comments. You are most welcome to Papua New Guinea. You will enjoy your visit to Papua New Guinea. Best places to visit in Papua New Guinea is Milney Bay province, Rabaul East New Britain province and Tufi in Oro Province. Other parts of Papua New Guinea is also exciting.
Food looks amazing great place to go on cold days for comfort food. Just im sure it is good for some blood sausage could not do. Beer sounds so good would love to try . Place looks awesome to nice vibe going on :) love these kinda places.. Thanks for a yummy adventure. Stay safe have great day ♥
Thank you for not raving about crappy beers or waffles with random toppings but instead having a real conversation about traditional Belgian food and beer culture. Love 't spinnekopke, simple traditional food with good ingredients prepared the right way. Stoemp is not mash though!
Great video David. I enjoy your work immensely. I think one of the things that sets you apart from a lot of other foodie RU-vidrs from your part of the word is that you have seemed to have worked out how to use a knife and fork without looking like an....errrrr....uncultured buffoon. Keep up the excellent work!
For the French Canadian lady, Brussels native like myself will typically sound extremely close to regular french people, we have a few influences from our flemish brethren in some of our accents and expressions, but since the internet we have been heavily influenced by french medias and french people in general. If I didn't specify I was Belgian most french wouldn't be able to tell the difference.
that beefstew looked good . but i know my mom makes it better . she makes a true flemish stew . the day after it always tasted 10 times better . she also had a recipe for spaghetti sause that i've never tasted in a restaurant . my grandmother made a mayo that is similat to hellmans but hellmans is like the softy version
@@Davidsbeenhere👳I LIKE HOW IN BELGIUM, THEY COOK & SERVE THEIR FRIES HOT STRAIGHT OUT THE GREASE, FRESHLY CUT FRENCH FRIES🍟WITH THE SKIN LEFT ON, LIGHTLY SALTED AND SERVED WITH DIFFERENT TYPES OF SAUCES BESIDES JUST TOMATOE KETCHUP & MALT VINEGAR!🍅I LOVE THE MAYO, SWEET HOT MUSTARD AND DIFFERENT KINDA CHEESE SAUCES! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! IT'S NOTHING LIKE THEM COLD FRIES THEY SERVE YOU, HERE IN AMERICA!
For info, sirop de Liège is just reduced apple juice. My Flemish neighbourgs in Courcelles were cooking their own sirop every year from their appletrees.
Bonjour David. Parlez vous francais, non. Eh bien. Food looks okay to me, but this is not food I can enjoy: raw fish, red meat, blood pudding. I used to eat a lot of the black/blood pudding in Trinidad. The potato dish sort of reminds me of the British bubble and squeak. Alcohol and liquor, not for me. At least you and Tasos enjoyed it. Got my email earlier and I see that you are quite busy traveling, so stay safe and take care. 🙏❤️🇹🇹🇨🇦
Thank you so much Judy! So grateful to see you and for your support. Yeah black/blood pudding isn't for everybody thats for sure. Hope you have a peaceful and blessed week and I'm always so thankful to see your comments! THANK YOU!!!
Traditional Belgian and Dutch food...pretty straight forward,pretty boring. I lived in Holland nd love the country,now living in Brussels and i'm a chef. Well Germanic food in general is like this that goes for Scandinavia also and yes i've lived in Sweden too. don't get me wrong there are top class chefs in all these countries,but when it comes to traditional...eh
Belgium is one of the coolest countries to visit. The best food and excellent nightlife. Only place to avoid is Brussels, and avoid at all costs. It's horrible. Instead go to the Bruges, Ghent, Hasselt, Ostend or the ardennes.
@@atlas5459 You're probably from Brussels. Because otherwise you would agree that it's a shithole infested with extremists and thugs. Ever been to Schaarbeek? Or heard about the Swedes who got killed? People should avoid Brussels at all costs.
Rubbish! Brussels is not "horrible" or "to avoid at all costs". This sounds like the clichés of most Walloons and Flemings, who know next to nothing about their own capital. Brussel is full of hidden gems - that people like you just don't know about.
Do your research, Lambiek can only be made in the valley of the Zenne River, how can they make it in the Netherlands? 3 Fonteinen one of the biggest breweries of Lambiek/Geuze in Belgium, you don't know what you are talking about! 3 Fonteinen is nice, but it is not big!
