Christmas tribute

Christmas Eve: Could I have picked a better day to publish my 200th post since I’ve started blogging last May? Who would have thought that I would get this far! But I couldn’t have done it without your help.

Your regular visits and comments have been very motivating and inspiring. Thanks to you, I’ve started taking an interest in my own country. Whilst visiting Waterloo, Brussels, Crupet, Bastogne, Bouillon and La Roche, I’ve started seeing things through your eyes, trying to imagine what you would like to see and know. I hope I haven’t disappointed you.

During my little trips to France, I’ve paid more attention to ‘insolite’ things that you wouldn’t find in the regular tourist guides. And guess what … I’ve enjoyed my travels so much better for it! Thank you.

Sunrise December 24th, 2009: the morning sun is trying to burn its way through the tenacious winter clouds.
Without the electric wires spoiling the view - thanks to chm!

Later this morning, we’re off to our favourite Gourmet market to buy Christmas Dinner. Although I love cooking, I’ve decided to give myself a little treat this year and get everything ready-made from Rob’s Gourmet Market. On the menu:

Assortment of little appetizers:
sushi and warm zakouskis

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Scallops
in a Champagne cream sauce

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‘Coquelets’
(young chickens) with mushroom sauce and ‘pommes dauphines’

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Bûche the Noël
(Christmas log: airy cake coated with butter or Chantilly cream).

While everything is warming up in the oven, I can enjoy the aperitif and appetizers with my guests. We’ll only be a small group, but then I only have a small apartment.

Wherever you are: Have yourself a Merry little Christmas!

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