The city of Ghent has a sugary specialty called ‘Cuberdons’ or colloquially known as the ‘gentse neuzen’ (Ghent noses). It looks hard outside but it is actually soft inside. Because it’s shelf-life is only 3 weeks, this solid purple-ish yet syrupy treat is not exported and remains sold on the streets and shops of Belgium, particularly in Ghent.
I didn’t buy because I have already tasted this before. It is actually good but I can’t handle too much sugar. I am one of those ladies who rarely eat chocolates.
So when in Ghent do try this local specialty, especially if you have a sweet tooth! Because you cannot find this anywhere outside Belgium.
And Ghent’s ‘Groot Vleeshuis’ (Great Butcher’s Hall) is a 15th century building that used to house all butchers selling fresh meat in the olden times. Nowadays it is a restaurant, gastronomic shop and a location to promote local products from the region.
So naturally being keen on locally produced products, Blondine and I went to inspect the place. There were ‘Ganda Hams’ hanging from the wooden truss roof which were quite a sight. When I was studying my Bachelor’s in Fine Arts – Interior Design, timber truss roofs were my favourite ceiling and interior roof design. Ah, all those memories of yester years…
Here are a few pictures:
Travel Period: July 2012
Destination: Ghent (East Flanders), Belgium
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