Ordinary Brussels

03/12/2020

Long time no see! I hope you're safe and doing well.
2020 has been a weird year for the most part but not all of it was bad, confinement worldwide and ridiculous political decisions aside.

I kept my job and have been working from home, gaining a tremedous amount of time for myself and my refueled creativity! Being home was an opportunity to do what I never had the time to and to rething my daily life: trying recipes, building furniture, learning new things, tidying my home etc!

This led me to systematically use my machine from Moulinex to make yogurts! I liked the idea to choose my own milk, ferments and flavor BUT also the fact that if I don't need yogurts, I just don't make them = , and 🌟

If you have a fullproof recipe let me know! I always look for tips and tricks to improve the taste and texture of my batches. If you're looking for a recipe, this might be it 😄 If you have ever tried to make yogurt with less than 2-3 tablespoons of a previous batch, let me know how it turned out ^^

In any case, let me know what you think and don't hesitate to give me pointers 🤩

For me, working from home means: being less on the road, sleeping more, having a real breakfast and lunch and finishing work early. So what do I do what all the time I gained? I learn new things and improve other, one of which being improving my homemade yogurt recipe.

18/02/2020

How amazing does it sound to be able to try 6 different healthy cakes in 1 box? Well that's what I tested with BooBooCakes.be earlier this month!

I heard of the concept of the no-bake super healthy cakes (gluten-free, lactose-free, refined sugar-free) but I wasn't sure how good these cakes would be. When I saw an offer to try the 6 slices for 29€, I thought...Why not?

Overall, the experience has been incredible from the order, to the delivery and tasting! I can't complain and will definitely recommend you to try these no-bake healthy cakes! (Despite their price!) 🤩🍰

PS: If you have no-bake cake recipes to recommend >> share them PLEASE :)

I was scrolling through my Instagram when I found an ad from BooBooCakes saying that I could taste 6 slices of their cakes in one go... I couldn't resist!

05/02/2020

I first spotted Huimian on Deliveroo and I wondered 'What's it like?'...I wasn't sure but then I passed in front of this noodle bar 2-3 times in a week, whenever I visited the printing shop nearby actually...

Every time the air smelled so good and the kitchen looked so interesting (you can see noodles in the making) so eventually I told Mr. B. (who happens to be Chinese) that I wanted to try these Henan noodles! 🍜

I first spotted Huimian on Deliveroo and I wondered 'What's it like?'... Then I passed in front several times and it looked and smelled so great!

31/01/2020

is Ordinary Brussels APPROVED!!🍜

07/01/2020

One of the best initiatives of 2019 in Brussels! 🥳

19/12/2019

I must admit that at first I was a bit perplex about this new address... A bistro serving pasta called CoinCoin? With a Belgian staff? Yup it's possible and actually quite good but only because the concept was really thought through: a provider from Bologna, a well trained staff and chef, a decor that is classy without being too much, a short menu with food made from scratch in the kitchen (pasta included!)...

Is it just me or do you also feel that Woluwe-Saint-Pierre is changing a lot and is starting to have a better selection of restaurants than other communes?

I must admit that at first I was a bit perplex about this new address... A bistro serving pasta called CoinCoin? With a Belgian staff? Yup and it's good!

27/11/2019

Looking for ways to reduce waste without paying more? Then have a look at Happy Hours Market 🍴 They collect unsold yet still edible food from Carrefour and other stores and make them available online for half the price! Come and collect your order in

I've been shopping there for a few weeks now and I know I've saved money, time and definitely a lot of food! I've also challenged myself in the kitchen, coming up with new ideas and recipes and that feels really good!

If you want to make a difference, might be the way (or one of the ways!) 😄

I am always on the look for new ways to reduce waste but also to do my grocery shopping at an interesting price. Happy Hours Market offer exactly that!

13/11/2019

There has been a lot of changes in my team lately with members leaving us and others joining! As such, a group lunch was necessary to say Goodbye and Welcome to our friends.

We ended up at BAVET on a grey October day and got the best comfort food you could wish for: spaghetti! 🍝

Our team lunch was supposed to take place on the opposite side of the street and yet the universe brought us to Bavet and its ultimate comfort food!

28/10/2019

Before going to China I met with Patricia at L'Auberge des Maieurs By La Finca. I didn't know much about this restaurant at first, I then discovered its full concept: a short circuit between a farm located in Wezembeek Oppem producing bio and seasonal products and the restaurant preparing them for you! (+ a store, it's worth mentioning)

Want to know more? Read about our visit! 🍴

This August, I tested a few good addresses before leaving for China, starting with l'Auberge des Maieurs by La Finca...The highlight of the month!

18/10/2019

I am back from China just in time to start preparing for , one of my favorite times of the year!

I have been improving my parties with DIYs and ideas I found on Pinterest and IG and today I am sharing some content to organize a spooktacular evening! 🎃☠️👻

Have more ideas? Feel free to share them!

Who ever said that an awesome Halloween decoration had to be expensive? Here are a few ideas to create a dark and mysterious decor without selling a kidney!

03/09/2019

I just love the feeling when I visit a restaurant I already tried and it turns out to be as good as the first time! I stand by my previous review about The Open and I will gladly visit again and again... Especially on Jazz nights! ⭐️🎼🎷

The restaurant "The Open" has a new owner and damn he did a great job turning the place around…

01/08/2019

It had been a while since I last ate at a Greek restaurant! Yes, you guessed it, Patricia and I tried some Mediterranean savors during our "monthly" dinner at La folie grecque.

Not only did we enjoy the food and service but also the last rays of sunshine that day thanks to the huge terrace available! Once again, we stayed until closing (this is really becoming a habit!) but we had such a good time!

Maybe it's the summer vibe or maybe it's just the need for a change but this month, Patricia and I tried a Greek restaurant.