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Fang
By thorgal on Jul 25, 2010 | In General | Send feedback »
I met somebody who is called Fang. But she didn't know her name meant something in English. So here it is : A fang is a long, pointed tooth. In mammals, a fang is a canine tooth, used for biting and tearing flesh. In snakes, it is a venom-injecting tooth… more »
Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood in the Sportpaleis, Antwerp
By thorgal on Apr 4, 2010 | In General | Send feedback »
Make a note of May 23rd, 2010, because then Eric Claptoon & Steve Winwood will fill the Sportpaleis (Lotto Arena) in Antwerp. They used to be together in the short-lived supergroup "Blind Faith", and their friendship kept going strong after all those… more »
Faux gras or Foie gras?
By thorgal on Apr 4, 2010 | In General | Send feedback »
Ever heard of Faux Gras? It is the vegan alternative to Foie Gras, created by the animal rights group Gaia for the Christmas period. It was a big success, as they sold out their entire stock of 30,000 pots in no time. The product uses only vegan ingredie… more »
Ambiorix and Tongeren
By thorgal on Apr 4, 2010 | In General | Send feedback »
In the Gallo-Roman museum of Tongeren, you can watch a wonderful exhibition about Ambiorix (the "Belgian" hero who defeated Caesar's Army) and the Celtic culture. Highlight of the exibition is a copy of "Reports on the War in Gaul", written by Caesar to… more »
Wonderful recipe with Patxaran - Pacharán
By thorgal on Nov 21, 2009 | In General | Send feedback »
When moving I discovered a bottle of Patxaran which one of my friends got me as a present. My cellar is filled with lovely exotic and not-so-well-known drinks from all over the world (being a member of BeWelcome.org has its advantages) and today was an e… more »
