Ingrid Dendievel

Ingrid Dendievel is a Belgian teacher, blogger and photographer. She loves to travel with her Danish fiancé, and they both enjoy tasting local foods and drinks. You will never see her without her Nikon D7100.

5 Danish Foods You Really Need To Try

danish foods

You find yourself in Denmark – probably Copenhagen – and you are looking for local food. What do you need to eat when you don’t want to look like a tourist? Or, in other words, how to eat like a real Dane? Smørrebrød Una publicación compartida de Sebastian Perez (@chef_seabones) el 12 de Jul de 2017 a la(s) 7:29 PDT …

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How To Celebrate Sankt Hans Aften Like A Real Dane

Sankt Hans Aften

Midsummer Night is an event that goes by virtually unnoticed in Belgium. This is certainly not the case in Denmark, where Sankt Hans Aften as it is called, is one of the major celebrations of the year. By the way, Sankt Hans Aften means St John’s Eve and is celebrated on 23 June. This tradition dates from the time of …

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5 Belgian Desserts You Simply Cannot Live Without

belgian desserts

When you hear the name “Belgium”, you may automatically think about chocolates and waffles. But guess what? If you do have a sweet tooth – and let’s face it, most of us do! – Belgium has some delicious desserts to offer. So, go and indulge yourself! 1. Dame Blanche Una publicación compartida de noellvandreven (@noellvandreven) el 21 de Ago de …

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5 Brussels’ Instagrammers To Keep Your Eye On

Brussels Instagrammers

Today, I introduce you to 5 Brussels Instagrammers that have the capital of Belgium as their main subject. Both official organizations and private Instagrammers made it to my list. We Love Brussels A post shared by Brussels | Bruxelles | Brussel (@welovebrussels) on May 17, 2017 at 1:07am PDT We Love Brussels is a creative magazine and a digital community …

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5 Dishes To Eat At The Belgian Coast

eat at the belgian coast

Although Belgium is a small country, there are regional varieties in its gastronomy. Game is popular in the Ardennes, but in this post, we have a look at the most common specialities of the Belgian coastal area. By visiting coastal towns such as Oostende and Blankenberge for example, you can taste dishes that are more difficult to find in Brussels …

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5 Lesser Known Belgian Food Traditions

Belgian Food Traditions

You have tasted chocolates, drank some beers and enjoyed a Carbonnade à la flamande. Now it is time to up the game and venture into some lesser known Belgian food traditions. Next time to travel to Belgium, try at least one of these foodie tips and tell your friends about it, they will absolutely love it! 1. The noble art …

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10 Belgian Foods You Really Need To Try

Belgian foods

Whether you find yourself in Brussels, Antwerp or Brugge or maybe in one of the smaller cities like Louvain or Dinant, there are Belgian specialities you will find no matter where you are. It is true that the Belgian cuisine is influenced by the French one, but there are Belgian foods you will not find in France (and vice versa). …

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How To Go To A Frietkot Like A Real Belgian

Frietkot

Whether you are in one of the big cities or a small village, there is something in Belgium that will you find, no matter where you are. You usually see them in the centre, near the local church or a football stadium. It is a frietkot, also known as a frituur or friture. What are they? A frietkot comes in …

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