Belgiums Master Biscuit Maker | Paul Hollywood's City Bakes | Tonic

[@numbereightyseven]

"You talk, I eat.. " That chef has the right sort of confidence.

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[@randyjohnson3412]

I was lucky enough to live in Antwerp for a few years. That city will forever hold a special place in my heart. Belgian people are so kind and welcoming. Much love from California.

[@basbas1228]

Oh boy, you were lucky then with the people you met :D

[@dannydorko7075]

@@basbas1228 Haha I was going to say the same thing

[@ginaveritissima3993]

Are you sure they were Belgian? 😁 I had the 'luck' to experience the Belgian kindness.. Or I would say the lack of it. Even in this video they come across as arrogant

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[@carlapeschiera506]

@@ginaveritissima3993 which kindness? Flamish? or FrenchBelgian? For the Flamish people if you do not speak Flamish, you are in trouble....I lived in Brussels 50 years and with Flamish people I was instructed to tell them that as Italian I spo ke ONLY Freanch, that I was sorry but we could speak English.....and everything went always just fine

[@belleke18]

My town! Finally they said it: BELGIAN fries 😊

[@andreeailie9053]

You are so lucky...your town is so beautiful and very nice people

[@ThierryWasserman]

@@andreeailie9053 My town as well. Fries actually originate from Paris. The Belgian origin in a myth. www.news.uliege.be/cms/c_10630394/fr/les-grands-mythes-de-la-gastronomie-l-histoire-vraie-de-la-pomme-de-terre-frite#:~:text=Par%20bonheur%2C%20les%20tout%20premiers,Le%20succ%C3%A8s%20est%20immense.

[@Visplight]

@@ThierryWasserman It's not about which one did it first, it's about which one the Americans eat. Americans eat FRENCH fries (cooked and served the way the French do it) because they learned about them in France (which is where most the soldiers were in WWII, also where are the USA expats had been living prior to WWII).

[@rudipan1715]

French in french fries refers to the cooking term, not the country. That's why it's written with a lower case "f". So saying french fries doesn't refer that they're French. And even if the origin is France, Belgians have mastered how to make the best fries.

[@rudipan1715]

@@Visplight Sorry, but Americans don't know how to make proper fries.

[@christinekaye6393]

I had Belgian waffles (with whipped cream and vine-ripened strawberries) at the Seattle World's Fair. I was 10 years old and to this day, 50 years later, I can still remember every detail of how they looked and tasted. Divine!

[@dontlaughtoomuch11]

Visit Belgium and you'll have the same experience, perhaps even better :)

[@christinekaye6393]

@@dontlaughtoomuch11 Only in my dreams, I'm afraid.

[@dontlaughtoomuch11]

@@christinekaye6393 One day then Christine ;) When the pandemic restrictions are lifted.

[@Ulbre]

I'm not dissing your memories, but the Seattle world Fair was almost 60 years ago. 10 years later, it still would of been a big thing in Seattle history and speak (of the day), so maybe as a ten year old this became an infused memory of some wonderful waffles whilst your parents (or grandparents) were talking about the 1962 World Expo in Seattle. Then again, maybe you meant to type 60 years instead of 50 years and all my comment was just waffle!!!! Either way, great memory Christine.

[@judyjohnson7286]

@@Ulbre no

[@conniediaz6456]

"You talk, I eat" at 13:27. My kind of chef...love it!

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[@mrsmucha]

Antwerp train station just blew my mind. How beautiful!

[@souadghazal2533]

Another piece of art is Moscow metro station, It's like a museum..

[@janlievens6964]

Yes and it has a famous Zoo next door to the station as well.

[@SuperDirk1965]

Most beautiful station in the world.... until you discover who paid for it and how. I'm born and bred in Antwerp btw.

[@RightWingRadioShow]

Isnt it antwerpen?

[@vida9960]

After just having discovered Paul and this bakery channel ... it's Sunday morning and this one is about Antwerp. Being from Belgium ...what can I ask for more. There is charming Paul AND my favourit Chef, Johan. Coffee is ready, let's press that play button and enjoy BELGIUM 🇧🇪 Life is beautiful🙃

[@SabraQueenoftheUnderworld1346]

I just discovered this video tonight....I'm from America and I would love to go and visit Antwerp!!!! It's absolutely stunning!!! It's not just about the bakeries and all the delicious food which I'm drooling over! It's about the beautiful architecture and the views of the sea and everywhere you look it's just amazing absolutely stunningly beautiful! I hope that one day in the not too far future my family and I can go and visit! And I adore Paul Hollywood 😉

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[@Molloy1951]

This is one of the best videos about the gastronomy of a specific city I’ve ever seen. Thank you!

[@joytoyouandme4593]

Reminded me of my Mom, her special dish was Beer Stew. Now I must make some soon to honor her.

[@ItsJustLisa]

Do you any particular recipe you recommend? I’d love to make this.

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[@normasnockers323]

ANTwerp is my favourite city in europe, belgians are the best people..

[@thailandajarn]

Unless you were born Rwanda.

[@b.b.8955]

I’ve only seen 2 episodes in and I’m now hooked and the host is quite easy on the eyes too! 👀. Middle age has finally taken me!

[@jmblazer72]

Creepy

[@Mrdjhappyman]

He's a world famous Baker, he's a judge on The Great British Bake Off too. Look it up, it's awesome. He's called Paul Hollywood

[@Penny-ts5ec]

Those eyes!!!

[@joanlynch5271]

He came from the British Baking Show. I think I like him on this show better. He is kinda mean on the other show, a little weird with the lady contestants. Supposedly, he broke up with his wife to spend time with one of the more beautiful ones.

[@cherylroller957]

@@joanlynch5271 His marriage ended because he cheated on her with another chef--Marcella Valladolid. She used to be on The Kitchen on Food Network.

[@youngspiritsinging]

I love this show! I like the blend of history,culture,art ,regional baking and cooking.

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[@nicid54]

This is such a fantastic show! It makes me want to travel and eat everything!

[@mybleachhouse]

Please don't eat everything. There are certain plants that are not edible, not to mention paints and solvents.

[@i.rankin6711]

Belgium is the most underrated country in all of Europe. It took me ages to explore it, and now I'm hooked...and if u speak a few sentences of French or Dutch, the Belgians go out of their way to be hospitable to any tourist. Try it - it' s a must P.S. my favourites are Brussels, Oostende and Liège ( Leuk)

[@EvaDale]

You should also give Ghent a try. It has many surprises including a medieval castle

[@i.rankin6711]

@@EvaDale my daughter, currently doing a placement in Brussels, has been to Ghent - and loved it! I had been to Brugges, nice, but no knock- out ( to me personally ). So, it' ll have to be Ghent next time :)

[@EvaDale]

@@i.rankin6711 Brugge to me is the touristy version of a medieval town. Ghent has less of the touristy feel but still all the medieval elements. I love walking through the center of the town. There are the three towers, the castle, the canals. It is all very old and beautiful.

[@salonghimire]

Ghent is practically like brugge but bigger (also has rather more and different places to visit) so I'd say got brugge if you have less time...since the city is so small.

[@cynthiaisako]

I live in Brussels and I agree with you. The food is really good in Belgium 🇧🇪💋

[@sandywohler5525]

Paul truly enjoys what he does and it is infectious to watch, thank you for taking us around your world!

[@kortrijk056]

travelled to school here for 3 years , used to get up at 4 in the morning and travel here from Kortrijk 110 KM away !! got back home at 8 in the evening !!!

[@lucwyn7704]

What an emotional ride! I was born and bred in Antwerp, a genuine Sinjoor, but a little over 8 years ago I emigrated. This goes right to my heart. Those locations and places I walked around on a daily basis. .... got a lump in my throat ... and yes, 'our' Belgian fries finally got recognized.

[@cookiefavors]

Antwerp is so beautiful, I feel like jumping on a plane and travelling there right away! I bet you miss it! What was the name of the pastry with the pineapple - the ancient pastry, if I may ask? It looks delicious!

[@lucwyn7704]

@@cookiefavors Hello miss Irina. Thank you for your kind words about my hometown. Yes indeed it is very beautiful, although I guess I'll be surprised about al the changes if I ever get to go back there again. As for the pastry, I'll have another look at the video and give you the answer, because I couldn't be sure of the top of my head.

[@cookiefavors]

@@lucwyn7704 Thank you. Luc! I went through books and videos and can't find anywhere this ancient Belgium pastry recipe...

[@giloises]

@@cookiefavors Hi Irina, this specific pastry is called an 'alcazar'. It's a Spanish word for fortress. So this pastry dates back to the 16th century when the low countries (nowadays Belgium and Holland) were under Spanish rule. The pastry looks like a fortress, hence probably the name. This specific old bakery uses pineapple because that must have been an extremely strange fruit for us back then. So just to keep up the tradition. But I think you could also make it with any other fruit you like. It's basically frangipane with a fruit. Just Google alcazar + cake or alcazar + gebakje and look at the pics and recipes that will appear. Have fun.

[@izakniemann5734]

Luc, if I may ask - where have you immigrated to - is there any place better than Antwerp?

[@katherinepettus5132]

Post covid, Belgium is now top of the wanderlust list. The wanderlist?

[@lindalaznicka3399]

This has become my past time , watching this with Paul on his visits to these beautiful cities all over the world !

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[@diannedutton6127]

These videos are the best things ever!! Binge watching.

[@MikuHatsune12]

@@DEC19775 are you alright? What they said isn't wrong, they meant BINGE, as in binge watching something, do you not know what that means?

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[@xyzzyfrancesca4537]

I miss Belgium..The chocolate, fries, the culture, the whole place. Hope I can visit again.

[@antondemeyer5755]

I like how he keeps refering to Antwerp as a quiet little city, even though it's Belgium's second biggest and busiest city xD

[@melindalee8659]

I’ve watched several of these and it cracks me up that Paul falls in love with these amazing chefs! His passion for baking and food in general is infectious. Great show!

[@stijnvdv2]

Actually what he says about the 'frieten' isn't extremely accurate XD He didn't get French fries, those are much smaller; those soggy McD stuff, that's French fries; what he got were Flemish flies, which are typically much thicker. If I eat fries, I always take Flemish, nice crunchy, full of flavor.... once you had that, you'd never want to go back to that bag of misery that McD calls French fries XD Ironically we here in the Netherlands have sauce for the fries called 'American sauce' that isn't American at all, rather Dutch. But the first company to come with that is McD, hence the name American sauce. Also very unique to the Netherlands. McD doesn't have American sauce in America XD

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[@risacooper]

So nice to see your home town put in the spotlight like this. Our food rules!

[@jot9561]

Ha!!! Been to Antwerp and that train station! I was sooooo blown away! So beautiful architecture.

[@svenvandevelde1]

I live in Antwerp now for about 20 years and was born here. Seeing your documentary made me realize that there are hidden gems still to be discovered. Bakeries I just walk past. You missed however bakery Lints. It's a bit outside of the centre but at a beautiful place and they make fantastic pastries. I also congratulate you for having captured real Antwerp chauvinism in action. Kudos!

[@justhereforthecomments8575]

Belgium is good with its food and knowledge 👌🏼 it’s for sure one of the food capitals in the world

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[@isoldecrawley1531]

love this series!! I especially enjoy learning about the traditions and stories behind the bakes. Thank you, Paul

[@kathyelliott6051]

Nailed it 🔨.

[@jimbim4405]

Dear, oh dear, oh dear!! Having lived n Belgium for many years, I can attest to the fact that there is no place in the world with food as good as there is in Brussels and Antwerp (and I say that as someone who lives in France now, no less). I can't believe that Paul has never visited before. The grub in Flanders is way out there - better than in France. Brussels also has an utter ton of brilliant eateries. The secret? Simple.. Under Belgian law, you are not allowed to open a restaurant without at least one of the owners being a qualified chef. The result is that over the many years I lived there and ate out ALL the time, I NEVER - and I mean "never" had a bad or even mediocre meal - even in the simplest of cafes. Go and enjoy!!

[@honey23b2]

Wow, that’s amazing. Now I know why the quality is just out of this world. Not a place to visit if your carb free…..lol , but, after you reach your goal? Go take a break…, maybe a few days …not two weeks. Lol

[@gipsi2001]

But I think Swiss chocolate and baking is just better

[@segers97]

@@gipsi2001 Belgium chocolate is better

[@gipsi2001]

@@segers97 I disagree. But we all have different ideas on taste. Ps I am Swiss 😎

[@segers97]

@@gipsi2001Well, i am from belgium :P I have tried swiss chocolate and it is good too.

[@patriciacorcoran4582]

Glad to see this want to visit when covid restrictions are over

[@broshmosh]

I ate carbonnade at a bistro in Brussels and let me tell you, it's still the best beef stew I've ever eaten, and I've made some pretty great beef stew.

[@Eitner100]

My parents while living in The Netherlands used to eat in Belgium (mostly in Antwerpen) at least once per week. The reason being that in Belgium the culinary level was way ahead of the Dutch and even better than the renown French kitchen. Meanwhile things have changed, but if they could, they still would eat in Belgium. Belgians? Very kind people, great country and an amazing high level of restaurants, beer and food.

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[@daisysmum7336]

All of these foods are so familiar to me. Although I’m Canadian, my parents are from Maastricht, a Dutch town on the border of the Netherlands and Belgium (and not too far from Liège which is famous for their waffles).

[@ageoflove1980]

Maastricht is amazing! Well known in The Netherlands as a destination, but underrated with foreign tourists who think Amsterdam is all there is to see in the country.

[@vivianewhatley3865]

It’s not liege. They are luiks waffels with sugar lumps. 🤣

[@fukpoeslaw3613]

@@vivianewhatley3865it's Lüttich is what it is

[@fukpoeslaw3613]

@@ageoflove1980 start a few more koffieshops, problem solved

[@marcovtjev]

@@fukpoeslaw3613 No, Luuk

[@laRosa1969]

Yessss, I was watching this episodes and now you are in my city, tasting bakes we love, eating fries at N1, Stoofvlees and mosselen!!!! Love it and feeling proud that you love it!!

[@BuckyBoba]

So, the fries are good?

[@paulhollywood8642]

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[@EltoV]

As a Belgian I like this video so much! Stepping away from 'tourist traps' like you see in other video's on KZbin. Johan Segers is one of my favorite chefs too. He keeps the dishes traditional and simple but always adds an extra touch to his recipes. Hats off to you for your research and review on true Belgian cuisine!

[@maggiegoossens1894]

Johan Segers is a creep. He would not be allowed in my kitchen. Yuck.

[@EltoV]

@@maggiegoossens1894 Maybe your comment is somewhat based on his appearance on his cooking shows on TV where he's fondling the ingredients excessively... But did you try recreating his dishes? I'm sure after that you'll be welcoming him in your kitchen... ;)

[@stelas9307]

I ate mussels for the first time in Antwerp. And I was hooked for life.

[@evansmemere5631]

I absolutely love the expressions on Pauls face when he tries different things and you can see how wonderful they must taste.

[@lizelg2518]

Antwerp is lovely, some new places to discover 👏👍💐Thanks for this video 🙏

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[@gaylebrosnanwatters4991]

Now I have to add Antwerp to my bucket list!!!!

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[@suellenmcgillick8177]

Paul. You have made me want to travel to Belgium. Just for the food and the beauty of the country. Antwerp. I have to visit. Thank you so much.

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[@vantheman1238]

Paul is so fortunate to be able to eat copious amounts of goodies

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[@souadghazal2533]

Johan to Paul : You talk I eat ....:) and those absolutely beautiful cakes at Del Rey... especially the one with the figs.

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[@FBWL-u1r]

Always funny to see someone "discovering" Antwerp for the first time. Half an hour by train for me and I'm smack in the city center :D

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[@janlievens6964]

Living in the UK , I wana go home to Belgium after seen this again off my own City.

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[@saladspinner3200]

There are few places in the world where the food is as rich, diverse & just alround delicious as in Belgium. They should advertise it more, this little country has the potential to become as famous as Italy and France for its food, while being alot smaller.

[@anndevries8267]

We should. Yet we are to busy eating out to bother :-)

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[@Loki1815]

I went to Holland on business, from England, and on our return we were running late and had no chance for a meal. As we were marching through Schiphol Airport I noticed a business called Brot, ordered two sausage rolls just to fill a gap but what a surprise! They were the best snack food I have ever tasted! So much so that seven years later I would fly to Schiphol just to have another one, yes, the wife would think I am nuts but there again she thinks that anyway!

[@patrickcardon1643]

Make it yourself! And enjoy it every weekend ;)

[@ItsJustLisa]

At least you’re just across the channel. I’m over here in the middle of the US/Canadian border! Your access is much easier than mine. Your wife and my husband might have the same opinions of us, but I have loved sausage rolls since I first had them in the UK as child on a vacation with our family.

[@patrickcardon1643]

Nice snack, or meal with a mixed green salad

[@Loki1815]

@@patrickcardon1643 I think you have missed the point here just to make a comment!

[@Loki1815]

@@patrickcardon1643 What does this even mean in conjunction with my original comment! A "nice green salad", is there even such a thing?

[@hecate3062]

Congratulations to my southern Neighbours! Ever consider joining the Dutch again?😄 I love it when English speakers try to pronounce Nederlands and Vlaams. Fijne Sinterklaas! Greetings from Overijssel!!

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[@timwatson3879]

..I have just discovered your presentations, this is the first , how many things have you ever wished you could experience for the first time...again? Very well done. You have made me want to visit and make my life more rich.

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[@arfriedman4577]

Belgium makes awesome chocolate.. My sisters pen pal is from Antwerp. She went to visit several years ago. I enjoy your show Paul. Have fun and success.

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[@TimmyS2CUTE4U]

I have made the stew 5 times now...IT IS AMAZING. Give it a try!

[@anderjpoo]

did you add the mustard spread-ed bread?

[@Irv885]

did you find the appropriate beer?Trappist Westmalle.

[@miinyoo]

Paul, you had me at the sausage and now you're on to mussels, probably my favorite seafood period. You're a monster and barely a bake?! Monster.

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[@terryedwards171]

I would go to Antwerp weighting 96 lbs and come back over 200 lbs; I love breads and pastries!😋😋😋😋😋

[@resilience4680]

Absolutely enjoying these. And the host 👌

[@carieyounginsurance]

Food and music can bring humanity together like nothing else! Love this series :)

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[@ninettehalpin2779]

Spectacular show! Thank you for always bringing something very special to your fans.

[@johnsherman7289]

In this show Paul said, " It's probably rude to sample just one." What a great tip!

[@jsmcinnes]

Great content!! Wonderful to meet you, Paul! You're a lovely host! Antwerp in now on the list!!!

[@dutchman7623]

Been on my list for decades, and every time I visit it returns on it.

[@ChandelierLeBlair]

"That tight structure, is a real indication that you've got a rye bread" Or just my attempt at making normally fluffy white bread

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[@thihal123]

All that pastry and bread looks really good! Mmm mm mmm!! Here in the US, most of our bakeries just have items that are overly sweet. The pastries and breads shown here look just right.

[@dutchman7623]

Couldn't agree more! Been to the US five times for four to eight weeks, cities, countryside, east, west, and tried a lot. With a few exceptions pastry is too salt and too sweet, pushing away the other flavors. Or it is overdone, too much chocolate, too much vanilla taste. In Belgium most bakeries know to bring balance in their pastry, Little bits of everything well combined to have a joyful minute. It's about quality, not size. And the US doesn't have a bread culture, in contrast to Belgium and of course Germany, and a few in the Netherlands.

[@thihal123]

@@dutchman7623 , very true. In the US, it is almost a guarantee that the mainstream bakeries will feature one thing: big size. Everything is big, big, big.

[@dutchman7623]

@@thihal123 You can get three US donuts for the price of one good Belgian praline. The first one will take you to the gym, the second to heaven...

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[@andreeailie9053]

Woaw, what a station😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 I think this is one of my fav episodes. Beautiful sites and the food looks so yummy

[@blochjerry]

"You eat raw meat? It's not even mixed!". The look on Paul's face, hilarious!

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[@dardar1862]

Love this program!!!! Thanks so much!!! You bring me joy!!!

[@jenjem5810]

Paul, Dear Paul, Eternally grateful for your good humor and exciting adventures, tastefully distracting me through the pandemic, the empty house, getting through first months,after losing my Mom. You made me happy.Bless your heart.

[@bluezinnia847]

Europe is so very beautiful! I wish I lived there. Oh, looks so yummy!

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[@Knorrette]

Born and raised in Antwerp I sometimes forget how lucky I am to have access to all this. Great video - you captured culinary Antwerp very well.

[@cynthiasanfilippo5537]

I'm Italian,but everything looks so delish!!! I'd like to try and make that layered waffle cake! Ty for sharing that!

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[@sharynhughes1061]

So far what i've seen, i would send alot of Time in that Shop! sweet Breads and Chocolates. i'm drooling..You Lucky Man...

[@angelarigido7161]

My heritage goes back to the tribe of Belgae. I am pleased to finally see the country that produces the best beers, the best hand made lace, the best diamonds, the best chocolate, some of the worlds best baked goods like waffles, and the most unusual horses (Clydesdales), and the only country in the world who's national dish IS FRENCH FRIES...we put *mayonnaise on them traditionally- NO VINEGARS, NO KETCHUP-NO GRAVY!! My Grandmother (Boma) was from Brugge, and my Grandfather (Bompa), from Leigge. Belgium is so small, you can bike across it in a day, and it has been nominated the MOST GOTHIC country in the world. Belgium has the MOST castles out of any other country in the world. Thank you for making my 82 year old Mother smile :)..she was born at my Great Aunts farmhouse in 1939 in Ghent.

[@Dutchbelg3]

OK, pardon me but it is Bomma (Boma is a tv-brand of sausage) , the place is Liége (If you talk French) or Luik (If you are Flemish) or Lüttich (There is also a German talking small community ). The size of country might be relatively small but it harbours a huge harbour (you see what I did here? ;-) ) , It produces more than 1500 different kinds of beer , 3 national languages , 6 governements (and many other regulatory institutons) , It has a very important diamond polishing and cutting industry, and there are many very different dialects of Flemish .

[@angelarigido7161]

@@Dutchbelg3 So sorry. Being proud of your heritage in simplistic terms that others, *NOT Flemish, can wrap their heads around is one thing. Speaking and writing a language, is very different than speaking the language. I wasn't raised speaking, or educated by Flemish people, as you are seeming to assume, as my Father is Italian. I'm not leaving *comments here on KZbin to find a teacher, or to compete with anybody. I'm leaving comments I *know, from what I learned as a child. It is what I know of my family's heritage. Our family crest hangs in our basement, and goes back to the House of Orange...another great topic I'm sure you will respond to (YAWN)... I know one thing for sure, my Boma wouldn't have liked you picking on others, as she had more old fashioned values than anyone else I can bring to mind. My Bompa, was a soldier during WW2. He would have thought anyone who tried to belittle somebody publicly is looking to start a war. I was P.P.C.L.I. over in the middle east from '88-91. People over in Iran get stoned there as punishment, if others do not like their opinions. You Sir, would have been considered MANY things, by the C.A.F. soldiers I served with. Whatever your pride level in your roots are, you should probably understand in your VAST knowledge, not everybody's family nicknames, or state dilect are the same as your own. A BULLY is probably what my finishing school teacher would have thought. My dear Sir, why don't you start a group on Belgium? Captive audiences aren't as good as FaceTime. I am just leaving my *opinion here, because you did. Other than that, please don't choke on your French fries..and always remember to give your wife a break. Maybe go get a haircut? CIAO! *A SHOUT OUT TO ALL OUR BRAVE SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN OF PPCLI! THE TRUE BULLIES!

[@Dutchbelg3]

@@angelarigido7161 Oww come on Angelo.. i am not bullying. I just indicated some minor mistakes. So you can be correct next time you like to tell your heritage. It’s annoying if a minor mistake like American soldiers hearing French while eating Belgian fries gets to live a life on its own so an entire grand nation still uses “French fries” .. Have a beautiful day. It’s not bullying it’s just Flemish irony.. but sorry to wrinkle your proud American plastronneke..

[@angelarigido7161]

@@Dutchbelg3 obviously your knowledge of soldiers is not as great as your knowledge on your one pro topic. C.A.F. *Canadian Armed Forces..not U.S.A.F. They also being much different than Flemish speaking and not Flemish speaking. I would hope you're not trying to lump all soldiers from all different countries together as well? That would truly be offensive to most soldiers. Let me guess..You're divorced? Maybe neglected. Awwww it's okay. I'll be your friend. Maybe I can teach you some better grammar if you're not already trying to write your own dictionary? Vuijst? Doesn't that mean irritating in pig Latin?

[@Dutchbelg3]

@@angelarigido7161 So who’s the bully now? I did not insult YOU! Just pointed out some corrections. Get a life..

[@muraliram8802]

I am glad, I saw your video clip taken at Antwerp. You are quite right to point out that Belgium is unknown relatively for its very advanced expressions of life. Brewery / food / chocolates/ Bakery and often underrated. Antwerp is fascinating in many aspects “ French fries “ being one of them. I would rather call them “ pomme frite “. In any aspect of manufacturing, art, etc. it is full of details. I feel fortunate not missing out on visiting this great place.

[@liesmies6280]

Im Begian. I felt delighted to see the 'rogge verdommeke' the bread with the raisins in it. Its very popular in Belgium, we eat that with just some butter and broth on sundays and all. Felt like home, watching this ^^)

[@BD-of5oz]

Hoe heet het andere brood, die met gekonfijt fruit? Ik kan 'm niet begrijpen. :-(

[@lenalyles2712]

It's been years since I was in Antwerp, the food and people were wonderful.

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[@smurfiennes]

The stew with fries is very pretty, and the sausage roll with croissant dough looks delish.

[@Sentinelll]

That stew is pretty much our national dish (with double fried fries!). Very easy to make yourself and the Wagyu is absolutely not necessary (and a waste imo). Just use meat from the shoulder/back of the cow. It's tough, so just let it simmer for 3-4 hours until it becomes tender. That's the whole point of a stew.

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[@pensive69]

Showing my age but in the NY Worlds Fair of the 1960's one of the nation's venues (Belgium duh!) served Belgium waffles. God they were good! The whipped cream and fresh berries covered thick. We ate them all day. Many thanks for the superb series Paul.

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[@tex24]

Great show!!

[@annsidbrant7616]

Love to see a lot of chocolate and fantastic cakes and pastries in an episode like this!

[@mathilda5442]

The chef has so nice energy..so human..

[@janvanmulders1182]

Love the cheerfulness of the waffles lady...

[@hexistenz]

It’s not an act, she really is like that!

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[@susanwills2166]

What a glorious station wow wow wow. I love your show it’s fascinating and informative.I also love your cooking.thank you.

[@charlesrockafellor4200]

*12:28** for the sausage rolls, but the entire show is excellent!*

[@cainrac]

Love your visits to other countries/cities/towns & their bakeries!!! Cheers from Canada!!!! Keep on baking!!!!

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[@RedQueenCreative_Roxie]

Love his reaction to the stew, fun to see a different side of Paul Hollywood

[@kathyelliott6051]

I'm going to try the french fries ,the next time I make a stew yummmmmm! 🙃☺️

[@nickgeorgie1957]

A friendly comment: In the video you say that during the middle age the Spanish brought in Belgium coffee from South America: this is not possible for the simple reason that coffee being originally from Africa (Ethiopia) was transplanted to South America less than two hundred years ago.

[@pietateip]

haha I watched the Jeruzalem ep first: "I've made some knotted bread in my life" and now I see him here learning it :D

[@danielleengel9752]

Ha! Me too!! I've never seen this show before tonight & I watched the Jerusalem one & then this one. How funny! He does it so well in Jerusalem. They must have filmed the other one first.

[@lorainewhite727]

Suggest you watch the Cyprus episode first. Paul lived & worked there & created a plaited loaf in "his" kitchen of the hotel which he headed.

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[@raindroph5120]

All the food and deserts look so tasty. I enjoyed watching it. Now I know the history of Belgian chocolates.

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[@einsteindarwin8756]

Been to Belgium twice. Love it!

[@oledilep]

Proud of my City!! You did cover pretty much all the things we're known for. Hat of to you sir.

[@oscarp4328]

Lmao I like her ! She’s a tough cookie !

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[@corinneone]

My new destination /goal onward to Antwerp! Wow!

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[@Koukoulaki45]

Wow. Perfection in it's finest.

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[@PaulSchober]

Eggs breadcrumbs and milk, with the pork/veal. Gotta try that.

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[@nexussever]

I have to be eating while I watch Paul's shows- if not, I go on a feeding frenzy. ;-}

[@joanlynch5271]

I bought rolls even though I am on a low carb diet.

[@kathyelliott6051]

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[@itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118]

@@joanlynch5271 Aah, this is so relatable. I was watching a show called "yakitate Japan" which was all about bread and bread making, and I was on a low carb diet. I did learn a few things about bread I didn't know before but I also got a strong craving for bread and eventually bought some. Getting some carby items once in a while isn't the end of the world of course, but I like to not be ruled by cravings either so one thing I do that works for me is than when I have a craving for something high carb is that I write the name of the food down in a little notebook I bought specifically for the purpose. That way the craving can leave my head as it's safely on paper. And when I allow myself to have some high carb item and don't know what to make or buy I can open that little notebook to see what I'm in the mood for.

[@elenachiara1485]

For him, or the food? 🤫

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[@korenng5553]

Thank you 💗😊 so much fun & delicious!

[@Ulbre]

I'm not big on the sweet tooth, so this was actually a little scary!!!! But scary nice. However, I am huge on the savoury so the sausage roles had me absolutely salivating. But that was then trumped by the beef stew which was then trumped by the beef stew with chips!!!! YUMMY.

[@GregoryVangilbergen]

French fries is rumored to come from the cutting technique not from the language. "Frenching vetgetables" is cutting them in a wide narrow length, like we cut potatoes 😁I love you loved our country. Thank you!

[@EmmelineSama]

Yes! Neuhaus! Tasted so many of these chocolate pralines. Love them! Espescially the manon. But also, orange zest covered in dark chocolate, absolutely amazing.

[@fredspekvet8533]

Neuhaus is expensive and overrated

[@EmmelineSama]

@@fredspekvet8533 do you refer to expensive, by any chance? I said I, love them. Not that the rest of the world must feel like me.

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[@Koukoulaki45]

Indeed it's the Belgium fries.

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[@kapkap1199]

I was travel to Antwerp and got lost in the small street. Thirsty and hungry so I went into small cafe, they served me a bowl tomatoes soup, a couple fresh breads and a cup hot cappucino. Oh may, it's soo good I clean it the bowl so fast. 😅

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[@ageoflove1980]

Having a Michelin star chef make a wagyu stew and having the balls to say : "Yeah lemme put some chips on top of that" xD

[@youngspiritsinging]

It was funny

[@petervautmans199]

yea, of course friet stoofvlees, that is fries and stew are one of the most popular dishes in belgian, the sauce of the stew is just the perfect companion for fries. In all of our frituren you can order stoofvleessaus or stewsauce on your fries, so actually it is the most natural thing to do.

[@galupas]

@@petervautmans199 Exactly. That is why the Americans buy KFC Chips and gravy.

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[@shirleyhelms1105]

Mmmm.,Belgium Chocolate so Delicious.

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[@leung9401]

Wagyu beef and Westmalle trappist beer... that has got to be an awesome stew! I have to visit Antwerpen now...

[@christianlepage2144]

I find Wagyu Beef a bit too expensive to prepare this "Stoofvlees", we've excellent local beef too. But happy to see that Johan Segers uses "Dubbel Trappist from Westmalle" to prepare it. I use it too.

[@leung9401]

@@christianlepage2144 It certainly is a very decadent meal... ;-)

[@christianlepage2144]

@@leung9401not at all, on the contrary. It's a real stew made with "not noble" meat out of the neck or shoulder that has to simmer for 2 to 2.30 hours. Cheap in comparison with steak or filet. But you have to use that kind of meat as it's the most tastefull.

[@svenvandevelde1]

@@christianlepage2144 Indeed. Dubbel Trappist is the best for stew. Triple is too bitter.

[@svenvandevelde1]

@@christianlepage2144 Indeed. Dubbel Trappist is the best for stew. Triple is too bitter.