What a great month of traveling. This month we had another guest along for a ride through Tournai, Belgium. Terri hopped on board and spent four super days exploring the area.
Together we cooked (cassava flour Flammkuchen)…
Toured (Tournai Castle)…
Almost bought a timeshare (Natural Forest of the Duke of Tournai Castle)…
Bathed (yes in the street)…
and relaxed (on Virus our boat)…
Oh yes, our captain, Lutz was with us all the way. Hated to see her leave but time moves on for us all.
We’ve landed in Gent and plan to tour the city. If you’ve been here before, send me a note as to what we should see, eat, and do while here. I’m looking forward to this weekend. The Gent Jazz Festival is happening! I hope I have some good suggestions for your next music selection in my next month’s post.
By the way, July is upon us! It’s hot and sticky here but I’m not complaining. I’ve got my go-to meal already while I’m off touring. Check out my ridiculously easy 4th of July delights! Belgium Ribs in a Tub and Coconut Raspberry Lemon Cake.
I'm Melinda Stevens and living the life of a beach bum was inevitable since my father was a lifeguard for the city of Los Angeles. My memories of growing up on John Street in Manhattan Beach, California were filled with joy, excitement and adventures; until my world, as I knew it, fell apart when we moved to Del Mar, California. My father was offered the position as Captain of the lifeguards and we started the slow migration to the small deserted stretch of beach in 1963. At twelve years old, this seemed like the end of my life. Remember, I’m writing with clear hindsight now, ok somewhat clearer… Little did I know this would be the beginning of a new journey and give a bit more clarity to many of the events that led me to this new cooking adventure.