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Fun Fact Friday: Belarus (Poll)

At traditional Belorussian weddings guests chant “Gozko” after the groom drinks from his glass. “Gozko” means bitter. The chanting urges the groom to kiss the bride, an act which should make his drink...

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While I’m Cooking: Belarus Video

Here’s what the language sounds like: Rocking out:

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Recipe: Mushroom stuffed Draniki (Potato Pancakes/hash browns stuffed with...

Makes about 6 Draniki Pan-fried until crispy and hot, mushroom stuffed draniki taste like pumped up hash browns. Really great comfort food. Belorussians eat these with sour cream, although I know...

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Recipe: Borshch Soup from Belarus (Beet Soup with potatoes)

Serves 6 This soup is popular all over eastern Europe, specifically in the Ukraine. This version hails from Belarus where they add big chunks of potatoes. The longer it cooks, the happier this Borshch...

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Recipe: Rye Bread

Makes 1 large loaf, or 2 small My husband called this “the best rye bread I ever ate.”  A nice, dense crumb, with a mild rye flavor. The sugar and honey make this loaf wonderfully addictive....

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Recipe: Strawberry Kisiel (Thick Strawberry Puree)

Makes about 1 1/2 quarts Strawberry Kisiel is easy to make and very tasty. The sweet dessert remains light and refreshing. Unless, of course, you serve it over a bowl of vanilla ice cream… which I...

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Monday Meal Review: Belarus

I cannot lie. Sure, I’ve tried. But I learned early on that lying is much more humiliating than the truth. No matter how bad the truth seems to be. Of course, not being able to lie has its distinct...

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Travel Tuesday: Belgium

I went to Belgium several times in the 90′s, which makes this week’s Global Table both fun and nostalgic for me. In my experience, the jokes about Belgians loving fries (with mayonnaise), waffles (with...

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Menu: Belgium

When I had trouble deciding which dishes to make (big surprise), you guys helped me out on our Facebook page by suggesting I make it all! Yikes!  Although I’ll be busy, I am happy to oblige… I mean who...

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Technique Thursday: How to make awesome French Fries

The fries in Belgium, plucked fresh from noisy street vendors, are something special. Each bite begins with the satisfying crunch of a crackling, golden “skin”, followed immediately by soft, steamy...

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Fun Fact Friday: Belgium (with polls)

Photo is courtesy of the CIA World Factbook. This stunning art-nouveau home was built between 1901 and 1903 for painter Georges de Saint-Cyr. There are over 400 kinds of beers in Belgium. Most are made...

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While I’m Cooking: Belgian videos

Yesterday I mentioned the crazy concept called Dinner in the Sky, so, without further ado, here it is! What do you think? Would you eat dinner at this restaurant? I get vertigo just looking at those...

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Recipe: Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)

Serves 2-4 (on a bed of French fries) Stoofvlees is a typical stew in that there are as many variations as there are people making it. Depending where you live in Belgium, Stoofvlees might have more or...

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Recipe: Baked Belgian Endive with ham and cheese

This recipe works great for nights that require something a little fancy, but you don’t have a lot of time to cook. Almost impossible to mess up, my version uses shredded cheese. You can get fancy if...

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Recipe: White Asparagus a la Flamande (Asperges op Vlaamse Wijze)

Serves 4 (as an appetizer or side) White asparagus tastes more mild than green asparagus, perhaps even a little sweeter. The topping is rather like a rich, lemony egg salad and goes well with the...

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Recipe: Pommes Frites (French Fries)

Serves 2 Umm, let me explain the small amount of fries in the photo. We couldn’t keep our fingers off of them long enough to get a picture! I don’t need to tell you – French fries are tasty with just...

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Recipe: Liege Waffles

Makes about 6 waffles Liege waffles are dense, yeasty, and studded with pockets of sugar. When you eat one room temperature, the little bits of sugar crunch in your mouth – an unusual, but addictive...

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Monday Meal Review: Belgium

Happy Memorial Day everyone! Please be safe and smart whilst celebrating … I like you and want you to stick around for a while longer  In the spirit of taking the holiday off, I’ll get to the point and...

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