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Food of the Belgian fair
Food during the Belgian fair Fairs are very popular in Belgium, as they bring the community together. Although the fair-season is the whole year through in Belgium and is often difficult to predict where it will go next, it is nonetheless something to look forward to for both young and old. The travelling fairs bring with them two types of food that are typically eaten during the fair, namely smoutebollen and vlaaien. Smoutebollen Smoutebollen or oliebollen, which would be translated …
Three Types of Waffles to try
3 Types of waffles Waffles are no doubt an icon for Belgian cuisine. Waffles can be bought on fairs and in most cafes and restaurants as a pudding. Waffles are the ideal treat and are often the preferred classic during a Belgian birthday-party. Waffles do however come in different types and sizes, namely Brussels Waffles, Luikse Waffles (sugar Waffles) and vanilla waffles (also known as butter waffles). Brussels Waffle The Brussels waffle is the traditional type of waffle, which is …
Poperingse Hoppefeesten
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Poperingse Hoppefeesten In the Belgian city of Popering host every three years the festival for Hops and beer, this festival is named “Hoppefeesten” which would translate literally as the “Festival of Hops”. During this event, Poperinge showcases two of its best qualities, namely hop and beer. Hop is the starting point to making a good beer, but is hardly ever recognised for its achievements. During the Hoppefeesten, Popperinge celebrates the taste of beer, the festival includes a “hop parade” …
Poperinge
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The City of Poperinge Poperinge is a city in the province of Wes-Flanders in Belgium. Although Poperinge is often not mentioned in tourist-guides, it is a pleasant city to visit! The city is very welcoming and has many cosy, pleasant restaurant, hotels and B&B’s. The elegant city of Poperinge is the “hop”-city of Flanders and hosts the wonderful “Hoppefeesten”. Apart from a great beer-culture, Poperinge has also several World War I-memorials and museums. Poperinge is also known locally as the …
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