#CraftBeer #Beer Lover #Beer #Beer ByPhilippe #HopHarvest
My friends will remember I cut the grass at level 5 on Monday.
Htje ‘suggested’ I went over it again because we expect rain. Level 4 set as of now!
Don’t say a 2023 Hop Harvest by Brouwerij De Ranke isn’t an appropriate reward!

#SaturdayLunch #Quiche #Broccoli #Bacon
Early start w retrieving roof tiles from the crawl space, rushed to the bakery & baked this formidable broccoli-bacon quiche!
Another superb ‘18 Trepat D.O. Conca de Barbera by Carles Andreu
Fruit, spicy, structure, tannins, acidity
89-91

#CraftBeer #Beer Lover #Beer #Beer ByPhilippe #Mechelen #Makadam
Soon, you won’t be allowed into Mechelen unless you come by bike!
Sitting on the main square on the terrace of Café Makadam.
Enjoying a delicious porter by Espiga (SP-Barcelona region), 5,5%ABV & Htje a pils by Bavik.

#FridayLunch #Skrei #PotatoCeleriacMash #Pousio
Quiet Spring day with clouds, some sun rays and up to 21°C.
Lunch was fried fresh skrei, potato-celeriac mash and ‘22 Pousio Branco house wine.
(There may be better, but not much!)
Wishing all of you a wonderful weekend!

#ThursdayLunch #Hamburger #Ratatouille #RoastPotatoes
An Irish beef burger, roast potatoes and ratatouille make a great lunch!
Last of my '18 Le Pech d'Auzonne, IGP Côtes du Lot, Cabernet Franc.
Will most likely only go back once again & will definitely bring back a few more.

#NoCookingWednesday #WednesdayLunch #Meatballs #TomatoSauce #Rice #Trepat
Baked the meatballs, cooked the rice, warmed the tomato sauce. I don't call that cooking!
Finished that excellent Trepat!
Emptied the 'things to file' tray and can boast an orderly desk again!
Enjoy Spring!

Trying to finish off the blue cheese in the fridge. Once I do, I’ll cut back on dairy for a while. It's tasty, but perhaps I'm not at my best when I indulge too much 😳

#NoCookingTuesday #TuesdayLunch #2ndServing #TurkeyFricassé #Carrots #Rigatoni #Trepat
Love 2nd servings! Just cooking pasta & serving some turkey fricassé w carrots!
Wonderful ‘18 D.O. Conca di Barberà Trepat by Molí dels Capellans.
Red fruit, floral, structure & acidity.
87-89

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#Mowing #Coffee
Having a wee coffee on the terrace and enjoying the view of my freshly cut lawn…
The hedge is coming along fine too…

#MondayLunch #CeleriacCreamSoup #Meatballs #Cherries
Using some leftover celeriac & veggies to make a delicious cream soup.
Classic Flemish lunch: meatballs w potatoes & (canned) sour cherries.
Finished the wine leftovers…
Wishing all of you a grand week.

If you see your glass as half full pour it into a smaller glass & quit bitching.

#1Granddaughter
At last visiting #1Granddaughter in her new flat in Antwerp. Conveniently located very near her aunt ( #2Daughter ).
Enjoyed a delicious raspberry pastry w coffee & went for a walk. Surprisingly ended up in Café Zeezicht for a refreshment!
Hurrying home for #BRUAND !

#SundayLunch #TurkeyFricassé #Carrots #Croquettes #CastelloDiAma
The end results justifies the lengthy preparation!
Turkey fricassé w carrots & croquettes and wonderful ’18 Ama, Chianti Classico by Castello di Ama.
Fruity, spicy, structured, perfect tannins, depth & length.
89-91

#ParisRoubaixFemmes
What a fantastic win by Lotte Kopecky!
She is the best! Congratulations to her!

#SaturdayLunch #QuickAndSimple #VeggieWok #Gamba #Rice #PousioBranco
Quick & Simple Saturday lunch!
Using a new sauce for my veggie & gamba wok w great success! Noticeable improvement!
Pousio Branco as an excellent pairing!
Have a great weekend, you all!

#Grasmowing
#CraftBeer #Beer Lover #Beer #Beer ByPhilippe
Our machine was repaired at last! Took advantage of a break in the weather & cut it for the 2nd time this year.
Enjoying a delicious beer while admiring the sight.
Franc Belge by Brouwerij De Ranke
5,3%ABV Special Amber Ale
8,95

#FridayLunch #Mackerel #PotatoCeleriacMash #BrownButterSauce #DouroEagle
Great combo for lunch w grilled mackerel filets, potato-celeriac mash, brown butter sauce w chopped eggs, capers & pickles.
Excellent white Douro Eagle (PT), blend of 4 autochthonous Portuguese grapes.
86-88

Hello 👋 I made spicy garam masala lamb with bastami and rotti 😋😊👌 I'm happy & satisfied 😀 🤸‍♀️ #MunchWithMpho

#CraftBeer #Beer Lover #Beer #Beer ByPhilippe #GordonChristmas
It’s when the season is off that one makes the best deals…
4 of these beauties + 1 signature glass for 6€!
8,8%ABV Dark Ale by Brewery John Martin
Lasting head, spicy, balanced hop & malt, quite pleasant w long aftertaste