Veal or chicken cordon blue
Cheesy mashed potatoes
Crumbled in a salad with raw Belgian endive, raisins and green apple
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This "mitrailliette" (= French for machine gun) is typical 4am drunk food for students in Belgium. I've also seen it with beef carbonades or any kind of deep fried sausages. Most commonly it's served with our beloved "frikandel", a deep fried mystery meat sausage that is usually very cheap and surprisingly tasty. Of course, you can order any sauce you like to go with that. I know it's very popular amongst young guys and almost a "macho" thing to order, as some are ridiculously large (well, for European standards, that is.) That being said, I myself have never eaten one. Like Square_Pie, I like my frites on the side and the thought of that much stuff packed into a single piece of baguette does not appeal to me.

@Traveler: I am Belgian and Brussels sprouts are the best! Try simply roasting them with a drizzle of olive oil (add a few shallots or pearl onions in the roasting pan) or make vegetable curry with them! Also a favorite: just steam them, then throw some bacon lardons in a pan, wait until the lardons are a little crisp (and you've got some melted bacon fat in the pan) and toss the sprouts with the lardons until they're warm. (Don't overcook though!)
@Beth1: speaking of Brussels/Belgium - how about trying Belgian endives? I only ever see Americans eat them as a garnish, but we cook the most spectacular things with them, from plainly steamed with some garlic to au gratin in ham-rolls to endive-jam to accompany pate. Let me know if you want recipes!

I never eat while driving. I not only find it a disgusting habit, it is unhealthy, not to mention dangerous. I don't understand people who can't even make 10-15 minutes in their day to eat a sandwich. It is in fact, one of my pet peeves. I always take time to eat a meal; it's an excellent time to do nothing else, put your mind at rest from the business of your day and occupy yourself with something entirely enjoyable: food. You'll see, after taking your time to eat, you'll be refreshed and ready to tackle the next task far better than if you've eaten quickly while doing something - or more things - else. Respect your food and the act of eating!

Flawed. Definitions of term "barbecue" are inconsistent between questions 1 and 4. The first question asks about the temperature for "barbecue" is apparently based on the Southern US definition of the term. But as the fourth question clearly recognizes, the term "barbecue" means something elsewhere in the US, and in Australia and other places:

"Yankee barbecue differs from Southern-style barbecue in that it uses high, direct heat on premium cuts of meat; whereas Southern-style barbecue uses lower, indirect heat on tougher cuts of meat."

For consistency and clarity, you should rephrase the first question:

"What's the most common temperature to barbecue meats in the Southern style?

Thanks for reminding me of a wodnerful little vacation I once had in Whitby. I remember getting fish and chips and sitting on a bench overlooking the sea. It was cold and windy and threatening to rain, but the fish and chips made everythig go away. Argh, now I want to go back!

I think that switching cutlery between courses is merely respect towards the food and towards yourself, and besides, it is fun! At home on a regular weekday, I will eat my main meal and my salad with the same cutlery, no big deal. However, anything above that level will get a change. It is part the ambiance and it gives you the feeling that every dish is a new idea, as it should be!
I take pride in setting a table as well, and having a neat display of utensils, glasses, plates and napkin makes for a much more elegant dining experience than having just the one set for everything. I'm all about the whole picture! Call me a snooty snob if you wish. HA!

My biggest pet peeve is when the waiter takes away the empty plates as soon as people have finished their meal. I am a slow eater and often end up being the last one at the table with a plate in front of me. Granted, I am European and our cultural code leans towards taking more time over a meal than Americans. Nevertheless, I can't stand it. If I am not the last person eating and the waiter tries to remove my plate, I always tell him to leave it (although sometimes they are so fast and sneaky about it, I haven't the time to do so!) It is the rudest thing ever. Grrrrrr!
My other pet peeve is waiters who disturb me in the peacefulness of eating my meal or who break up the conversation I'm having with my dinner partners to ask if I am "all right". One time is fine, but some waiters will make it a sport to ask you as often as possible. Grrrrr! Leave me alone! I will call you when I need you! Go away!

I made goat vindaloo and cauliflower curry with basmati rice. Also had sides of mint yoghurt, onion raita and home-made mago chutney with (micro-waved) poppadoms. Very tasty, although the goat stew meat was not the best quality. My friend visiting from CO and my husband liked it a lot. So did I! YAY!

Maybe the guy is asking away on some other forum which restaurant to take you to! LOL. The restaurant he picks will tell you a lot about what he is like, too. How exciting!
Personally I'd never get something with tomato sauce as I'd surely end up wearing it!
From experience, most men prefer women who like food over women who are picky or puny eaters. Discussing the menu together can make for very nice conversation and you'll get a feel for his tastes, too. Best not order something on a first date that the other person dislikes. (Later on you can of course relax about that.) Enjoy, but don't stuff yourself, don't eat too fast and observe good table manners, that speaks for itself. Mind his manners, too - he will reveal much about his life-style through the way he eats!
I myself don't like desserts very much, but splitting one can make for a nice atmosphere.
Good luck and have a great time! :-)

AH! I often spell it incorrectly - sorry, I know it's "Vegemite"!

Wow @ SeriousB, you are harsh! Belgians have nothing against waffles, au contraire, mon ami! We just don't eat them for breakfast (and we certainly don't eat them with chicken either, huh!)
@Spoon: I had forgotten about "hagelslag" - the chocolate sprinkles - probably because out mom wouldn't let us eat chocolate for breakfast... I LOVE THEM, though! Thanks for reminding me of them!
@Adam: thanks for changing the pic. "Stroopwafels" are a totally different concept, very delicious but decidedly Dutch! :-)