Part I | CHIC Travels | Brussels

Eglise Sainte Catherine (St. Catherine Church) in festive holiday wear as Brussel's Christmas Market sits across from it. During this time of year, almost all around Europe you will find some type of market or festival to celebrate Christmas, and where you will experience a sensory overload with all the aromas that gently breeze by you. I find myself unable to decide what I want to try, I always want to select the best piece of food their is, as to not miss out on an enjoyable experience. Each city in Europe provides its own unique flavors, but almost all have the same feeling of excitement. 

People also gather in local eateries as they themselves provide a enticing menu, most notably, in Brussels, as the culinary experience here is superb, with several Michelin Star restaurants and other up to par establishments, it makes for quite an adventure for those who have a foodie heart. I, myself was highly looking forward to coming to this charming city, solely for the purpose of eating, drinking their delicious beer and chocolate hunting and eating as well. I did just that.

"Travel light, live light, spread the light, be the light." | Yogi Bhajan

Grand Place is Brussel's center square, where guildwalls are ostentatious and towers are impressive. There are two large towers that lay on the square, the city's Town Hall which is what you see below and was completed in 1420 and the Breadhouse building which contains the Museum of the city of Brussels, and opened it's doors in 1887. Grand Place is the most visited area in Brussels, in part for it's magnificent buildings but most importantly for its historical significant as it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

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| Easy Dessert | Greek Yogurt with Honey x Green Fruits

Don't you have days were you just want to break the cycle of having the same old things for dinner, snacks or desserts? Well I am here to help you break that cycle, the best part about it is that it is super easy and so delicious. I got this recipe idea from my honeymoon trip, where I had two stops in Greece. When we were in Katakolon, a seaside town where Olympia is situated, we stopped for lunch, and my husband just wanted to have something light, so he went for the Greek yogurt on the menu, when it came out it looked so decadent without being overly done. It was simple, yet it was one of the best things I've had (that's only because I stole a few scoops from him). So I knew that I wanted to recreate it once I got back home, because I just had to have it again, and again. I've already made it like six times and I still can't get bored of it. 

So next time you have people over, just whip this up in 5 minutes and they will be thankful for it, because not only does it taste good, it is good for you. Kiwi has many helpful properties, it helps with your digestive system, is high in fiber and it eliminates toxin (that's just to name a few). Grapes are good for protection against cancer, anti-aging, and high in antioxidants. Greek yogurt does the same, good for your digestive system due to its probiotics, is high in protein and a good source of vitamins B6 and B12. Honey has antibacterial properties and is a good source for antioxidants (in moderation of course, because it is still a sugar after all). 

| Ingredients |

2 cups of Greek Yogurt 

1 table spoon of Honey

2 Kiwis 

16 Green Grapes

| Instructions | Serving 2 

Peel kiwis, slice them in halves, separate evenly pieces for each cup

Slice grapes in half, separate 16 half pieces for each cup

Place kiwis and grapes in cups, leaving 4 pieces of each fruit for garnish

Pour yogurt into cups, then drizzle half of the 1 tablespoon of honey in one cup and the other half for the other cup

Garnish the yogurt with the leftover fruits (as seen on second to last photo)

Your done!

* This is for 2 servings, so if you need to make more just do equal amounts of all ingredients.