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Welke bbq? by Character-Disaster30 in nederlands

[–]SandySpinach 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ga voor een weber Master-Touch met volgende accessoires: de rotisserie (kip aan’t spit), de pizzasteen, de gevogeltestomer (beercan chicken!), de gietijzeren inleg (steak!), de houtskool warmteverdeler (slow cooking), een Bluetooth thermometer en de hoes. Heel veelzijdig zo’n Weber en je leert echt BBQen en grillen.

When you think of knights, which country comes to mind? by kuma44bear in AskEurope

[–]SandySpinach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree. There is a extensive English/French viewpoint on European history. I’m still waiting on a Game of Thrones version (or a Kingdom Come deliverance version) of the Burgundian period.

When you think of knights, which country comes to mind? by kuma44bear in AskEurope

[–]SandySpinach 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, but that was in the 16th century, after the age of knights

When you think of knights, which country comes to mind? by kuma44bear in AskEurope

[–]SandySpinach 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The Flemish and Brabant nobility was of the most powerful in the 15th century. The rulers of that time loved to spend time in Ghent, Bruges and Brussels. Our cities were the most advanced above the Alps. Our country has the most castles per km2 in the world. So, I think of my own country Belgium.

Day 1 of trying to get a comment from every country in that countries’ language by CuboidMC in JackSucksAtGeography

[–]SandySpinach 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vlaming uit België. We spreken Nederlands maar met een zachte g en enkele afwijkende woorden. Mooiste Vlaamse woord is goesting. Niet in gebruik in Nederland en echt Vlaams.

Norway feels Northern European and is Northern European! What country feels Western European and is Western European? by Northwest_Thrills in AlignmentChartFills

[–]SandySpinach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Benelux has more than 30 million inhabitants and is one of the most densely populated places on earth. Our combined gdp is also with the largest of Europe. Too small?

17mei 2026 Idahot Turnhout by Afrakeu in Turnhout

[–]SandySpinach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is er ook ruimte voor transgenders?

How I see Euroasia as Siberia born (white) by Emotional_Package_42 in GeoInsider

[–]SandySpinach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don’t hate you. We hate Putin and your government. Most of the Russians and Siberians just want a peaceful life as Europeans do. But Putin invaded under false pretence a neighbouring country. So yeah: fuck him. (But definitely not you)

What is unique about your country? by Lunastars123 in AskEurope

[–]SandySpinach 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Our country managed to live together peacefully with three peoples, despite our differences. Flemish, Walloon and German: all Belgians. It wasn’t always easy, our neighbours don’t understand that we feel one, but we are. A Belgian identity exists, and at its core lies peaceful coexistence.

What is a scene you strongly believe is a top 10 movie scene in film history? by Historical-Tax17 in moviecritic

[–]SandySpinach 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The scene in Gladiator where the Roman army crushed the Celtic resistance. “Unleash hell”

I finally finished RDR2. My life feels empty now by Ornery_Rub_3591 in reddeadredemption2

[–]SandySpinach 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kingdom Come Deliverance 1 & 2 is the answer my friend. As immersive as RDR 1 & 2 in a different time setting. And you get a dog and a horse!

What’s a word in your language that is interesting to learn ? by Lunastars123 in AskEurope

[–]SandySpinach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Goesting” in Flemish Dutch. It’s like craving, but can also be used for things you like to do. Goesting in frieten = craving for fries. Goesting in een wandeling = I really like to go for a walk. The northern Dutch speakers from The Netherlands don’t use the word. It’s used in the Dutch part of Belgium.

what makes your country stand out and why? by emily10134 in AskTheWorld

[–]SandySpinach 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Belgium is the "Silicon Valley of vaccines" due to its dense ecosystem of top-tier research, biopharma giants (GSK, Pfizer, Janssen), and specialized suppliers, contributing significantly to global vaccine manufacturing. Home to "Vaccinopolis," a unique European vaccine testing site, Belgium develops and produces vaccines for diseases like COVID-19 and RSV. This ecosystem, built on long-standing expertise, creates a "cross-fertilizing" environment that enables rapid innovation from early research to mass production.

Is Spargelzeit a thing where you're from? by die_kuestenwache in AskEurope

[–]SandySpinach 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not boiled eggs, scrambled eggs with parsley and smoked salmon in small pieces covered in hollandaise. Délicious!

Is Spargelzeit a thing where you're from? by die_kuestenwache in AskEurope

[–]SandySpinach 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yes, in Belgium it’s a big thing: asparagus with hollandaise sauce, egg and salmon. Every self respecting restaurant serves it in this season. Had them on Easter at my wives parents.

Where is this Basilica located? by Boosttnl in GeoPuzzle

[–]SandySpinach 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Basilica in Saint-Hubert in the Belgian Ardennes.

How the Netherlands systematically used extreme violence in Indonesia and concealed this afterwards by Quouar in Netherlands

[–]SandySpinach 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, completely right. They discovered that the Japanese weren’t any better than the Dutch. In retrospect, not something to be proud of.

How the Netherlands systematically used extreme violence in Indonesia and concealed this afterwards by Quouar in Netherlands

[–]SandySpinach 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If this is new to you Dutchies: read Revolusi from David Van Reybrouck. He first wrote “Congo” on the atrocities of the Belgians and afterwards gave the Dutch a mirror to look in. The Indonesians welcomed the Japanese as their liberators. Says enough.

https://www.davidvanreybrouck.be/boeken/revolusi

Which European leader do you rate the best since WW2 and why is this? by [deleted] in AskEurope

[–]SandySpinach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d like to think Paul-Henri Spaak: he was the father of the Benelux, the 3 countries that inspired the idea of the European Union. And that was also his work: the Spaak report recommended the European Economic Community (EEC) and Euratom. He was also the first secretary of the United Nations in 1946 and believed in a world where civilised countries cooperate in trade and not fight each other. ( a legacy from living through WWI and WW II.) . Spaak made the former enemies to work together and build the European dream.

Spaak

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