Market Monday

I've been eating too much chocolate--that's me on the right.

It's been a wonderful Monday. We went to the market with friends this morning, followed by a lovely lunch at Torinhuis. Torinhaus is a restaurant in the center of Peer, just across the street from the church. You can eat outside under an umbrella, or inside surrounded by beautiful antiques. It's a casual restaurant. (Of course, casual for the Belgians means a sundress or nice blouse and capri's. They don't do casual like we do. These people always look nice!) The food is terrific there and the menu offers a little something for everyone. On market day, the place is packed. Families stop by to cool off with a glass of wine or beer, and an orange Fanta for the kids. Gray haired ladies share cappuccino and easy conversation. There is no such thing as fast food here. When you go out to eat, you go for the experience as much as the meal itself. It's the norm for dinner to last several hours. No one rushes you off. It's like having dinner at a friends house. I'd recommend the Beef Stew or Chicken Fillet with mushroom sauce. Trust me, it's worth the wait!