A weekend with Flemish food

A long weekend in Belgium is a treat in many ways! Johan and I went to Brussels to meet up with his siblings, with families, in January. It was, as usual, a great fun event. 

Surpricingly, the winter temperatures were colder than in Sweden, and the sun was shining all weekend. There are lots of things to tell, but this text will focus on the food!

A wonderfully creamy chocolate cake!

When we arrived in Johans sisters house, his sister and her husband was still at work. As a welcome instead their wonderful dog greeted us warmly (once he understood who we were) and Johans sister had prepared a welcoming FIKA! Apple pie and chocolate cake, tea and candies.

Johan and a happy Banner!

For dinner later in the evening a speciality from Belgium was served – witloof in hesperolletjes en kaassaus (endiver inrullade i skinka, med ostsås). A dish which is real winter food, and one of my favourites. Unfortunately we ate it all up so I never had the possibility to take a photo – but do try it in Belguim if you have the opportunity!

On the Sunday we met up with Johans friends at a restaurant for brunch. The brunch was surely delicious with youghurts, tea, different special sandwiches, eggs and different sorts of hams, and then sweet breads as dessert. 

Incredible brunch!

The restaurant was part of a concept store, and linked to it was a shop where they sold really high quality products, mostly locally produced. If you would like to go ther - the name was CRU in Overijse. https://cru.be/nl/

Oranges and lemons galore

Whole branches of spices 

It was possible to taste a lot - here it is pepper which can be tried!

The meat section was not bad! At all! Here small chicken and birds!

And of corse there was a chocolate section - with shop assistant ready to help you choose

"Homemade" nutcream - really nice!

Tasting a great scallop which was served with some veggies and sauce.
Delicious!

Cool fish!