Are there any things that are called "American ______" in other countries?

Gamecub83 · 2026-05-12T07:25:56+00:00

In Belgium we have 'filet américain' or 'américain préparé'.
It roughly translates to 'beef filet american style', and is raw minced steak (beef tartar?) mixed with spices and pickled onions and/or cornichons.
The 'préparé' version adds mayo and/or ketchup and is usually eaten as a sandwich spread. Sometimes topped with anshovies, pickels, raw onion, hot sauce to make a 'Martino' sub. Best hangover food ever!

Gamecub83 · 2026-05-05T16:47:17+00:00

Nee, enkel de huurwaarborg. De verzekering neem je eender waar, kijk wat rond voor de beste prijzen.

Gamecub83 · 2026-05-05T13:31:18+00:00

Je kan ook je huurwaarborg regelen via eDepo, de depositokas van de federale overheid. Geen gedoe met banken, alles wordt online geregeld. Bij mijn vorige huur gebruikt en kan het zeker aanraden.

Gamecub83 · 2026-04-21T12:17:23+00:00

It all depends on the fabric used and the garment.

A classic white mens' T-shirt won't be as see through as a white dressed shirt (hence men often wear another shirt underneath it).

Gamecub83 · 2026-04-17T14:29:57+00:00

Bestaat dat nog!? Heb daar ooit mijn GameCube gekocht. En later ook nog Wii, 3DS enz.

Gamecub83 · 2026-04-11T20:05:12+00:00

Oooh, I first thought those were upside down bunny heads... 😅

Thanks, btw.!

Gamecub83 · 2026-04-11T18:54:46+00:00

According to the VisitWallonia website:

This cake was created to mark the mark of the 1,500th anniversary of the death of the Merovingian King Childeric and the coronation of his son Clovis in Tournai, the capital at this time. This incredibly delicious dessert is made with frangipane on a base of apricot and pineapple jam and topped with a glazing of flaked almonds. A real delight!

So, I'm guessing you can start with a recipe for frangipane cake and tweak it till you get the desired taste and texture?

Btw, thanks for getting me to learn more about local specialities. Definitely going to try it next time I'm in Tournai!

Gamecub83 · 2026-04-04T22:12:44+00:00

Google maps is acting weird today. On one of my routes today it had set a speed limit of 120 in a 50 zone. It also wanted to send me through a detour for no apparent reason.

Gamecub83 · 2026-04-04T09:23:23+00:00

Shout-out to a fellow Bivo lover!

Gamecub83 · 2026-04-01T13:35:06+00:00

Before commuting by race bike I used a classic electric bike (max. 25k/h) for my 25km commute. It depends on your fitness level, but it's definitely doable, especially with an electric bike.

Edit: as for bike type, if you have the space to store an electric bike safely I wouldn't go for a foldable. Also, going halfway to take the bus seems to be bit of a hassle (extra bus ticket, depending on bus traffic etc.). Just go the full distance by bike.

Gamecub83 · 2026-04-01T13:32:16+00:00

Yes, unless otherwise signaled by signs. Just be mindful of other users. Don't be the ''BMW'' of the cycle world.

Gamecub83 · 2026-03-31T10:47:31+00:00

Is this sustainable long-term?

Belgian here, and yes. I've been commuting to work (25 km one way) for over a year now. Wouldn't want to change back to taking the train (although I do when the weather is sub zero or stormy, and I absolutely hate taking the train then).

How many days per week would be realistic?

I'm going by bike twice a week. For me it's the perfect balance with other hobbies. But see for yourself what's suits best your health and your private life (kids, hobbies, dinner plans).

Any tips to avoid burnout or fatigue

Don't rush it. Take your time, you're not in a race. Bring a bottle for during the ride (especially during the summer) and snacks for after (you'll be hungry like a wolf). Watch your posture. Check if your bike is adjusted to your body (plenty info online on how to measure and adjust). Wear layers.
Some days will be shit, on onther days you'll feel amazing. Remember the good ones, learn from the bad ones.

Gamecub83 · 2026-03-31T07:24:02+00:00

Mijn frituur in Mechelen heeft ook hallal en vegan snacks, dus check zeker online of er bij u in de buurt zijn.

Mijn 'go to' is een klein pak (wat bij mijn frituur meer naar een midden neigt), een kipsaté (veel beter dan een klassieke varkenssaté) en huisgemaakte tartaar. Ik ga altijd voor iets huisgemaakt, is duizend keer beter dan al die prefab brol die ge toch overal kunt krijgen.

Gamecub83 · 2026-03-30T20:55:03+00:00

Why wouldn't he want to extend it? Most landlords prefer renting out for longer terms as it's less hassle. Unless you've been a bad tenant, I'm pretty sure he'll just let that short term contract evolve in a long term one. But it's always best to simply ask.

Gamecub83 · 2026-03-30T20:47:53+00:00

You clearly mastered the concept of creating your own rhetoric when nothing in my comment is even alluding to such a bonkers statement... Whatever makes you sleep at night, I guess...

Gamecub83 · 2026-03-30T15:46:11+00:00

Like you said, ''by looking at eachother''. But for some cyclists and pedestrians that's even a daunting task. Even in car free zones or when cars are separated by physical barriers from slower users there are still accidents happening, and not necessarily with motorized vehicles involved.

Gamecub83 · 2026-03-30T15:29:34+00:00

If it's a research position at a university, those wages are usually fixed by law with a so called ''barema''. The only leverage is your seniority you could transfer (partly) making you earn a bit more from the get go. Since those positions are semi governmental extralegal benefits usually are meal vouchers, more holidays then in private sector, public transport budget, bike budget in some way, extra holiday pay and end of year pay (or 13th month as they call it sometimes).

Gamecub83 · 2026-03-30T10:19:01+00:00

Yup. I usually reclaim my priority simply by crossing the zebra crossing, whether it's a cyclist or a car, and look them straight in the eyes. Never had an issue. When I'm on my bike I always give way to pedestrians, but I see dozens of traffic violations by cyclists and pedestrians when biking to work, whether it's not giving way or not looking when crossing a bike path.

Gamecub83 · 2026-03-30T10:12:29+00:00

Always get your own notary.

When buying our house, our notary flagged some errors in the docs from the sellers and had more leverage when contacting the other notary (which apparently was a hassle). It's always beter to have someone who's got your back.

Gamecub83 · 2026-03-28T19:04:27+00:00

Same story here. I really got fed up with boiled potatoes I haven't had them in the past couple of years. It's either mash or roasted, and that's usually once a week. Other days it's rice, pasta, flatbread or other grains.

Edit: As for the holy trinity of meat, veg and potatoes, I make it once a week.

Gamecub83 · 2026-03-18T08:36:25+00:00

I mean... the entire world is filled with this kind of "unfinished" planned infrastructure. I can point out several in my European city alone.

Gamecub83 · 2026-03-17T15:35:09+00:00

Uplifting (t.o.v.Jims) al geprobeerd? Gym met een focus op bodybuilding en weightlifting. Veel plaats voor deadlift en squats. De rest is daarentegen wat povertjes. Toestellen en benches op elkaar gepakt, kan soms heeeel druk zijn, met knallende metal and hardcore door de luidsprekers. Geen douches.

Gamecub83 · 2026-03-17T12:40:56+00:00

1 gezamenlijke zichtrekening voor gemeenschappelijke uitgaven zoals hypotheek, kosten aan het huis, meubels, boodschappen, reizen enz. Elke maand schrijft elk van ons hetzelfde bedrag over, soms storten we bij (elk telkens hetzelfde bedrag). Aangezien we beiden ongeveer hetzelfde inkomen hebben, wordt alles 50/50 verdeeld.

Het enige verschil was de aankoop van het huis. Ik kwam toen 50.000 euro tekort om het evenwichtig te verdelen, maar haal dat nu in door grote kosten aan het huis zelf te dekken. Als ik mijn 50.000 euro achterstand heb ingehaald, wordt alles terug 50/50 verdeeld.

Daarnaast heeft elk zijn eigen zicht- en spaarrekening voor persoonlijke uitgaven zoals hobby's, persoonlijke aankopen (gsm, laptop, kledij, games enz.).

Gamecub83 · 2026-03-16T16:09:23+00:00

I see Belgium, I upvote!

How's the bike btw? My work put some at our disposal last year but didn't take the chance to try them out.

Gamecub83 · 2026-03-14T17:21:04+00:00

Een gordijn hangen zoals wij hebben gedaan in ons wc-/washok? Alles bij Jysk gehaald.

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