The country that works as a perfect metaphor
to describe everything good (and bad) about the European Union. On the good, it
is a country that despite its cultural, linguistic, and political issues, has
still managed to keep it together. On the bad, Belgium seems to be in a
constant identity crisis, most recently gaining the world record for elapsed
time without an official government. The European Union too has seen better
times than in recent years, and like other unions and states may become a thing
of the past.
Waffles are the perfect choice of dessert
to represent Belgium. A strong marker of their national identity, waffles are
both Flemish, and Walloon. Moreover, there are many, many different types of
waffles out there. One Belgian website I found listed 18 recipes including one
made with beer, naturally.
The political and economic climate in
Europe does look pretty miserable these days, but its at times like these that
I like to look at the European Union motto of ‘Unity in Diversity’’… or just make some Belgian Waffles!
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