Lunch in Antwerp | Mokkakapot

Mokkakapot might be one of the most colourful places in Antwerp. Although it's quite near to where I live, I had only been there a few times before.

I got bored of the having lunch at home. Although I think of myself as the master of hummus-making, I decided it was time to go and eat someone else's hummus elsewhere. I hopped on my bike and headed over to Mokkakapot. 

About the interior... 
As I said before, VERY colourful. It's a challenge to pick a table, because they're all so cute. You can sit at a large wooden table together with other people or at one of the vintage-school desks. 

About the food...
I had a very hard time ordering only one thing of the menu. And this time it wasn't because I couldn't decide whether I was going to pick something healthy or not. I couldn't decide between one healthy thing and another healthy thing. There's a first time for everything they say... In the end I decided to go for the sandwich with hummus, beetroot, mint leaves, sesame seeds and honey. Hmmm... I'm craving one right now!

About the drinks...
I'm trying to drink less milk so I went with a regular coffee, which I normally find boring and a little too strong, but I have to say that I truly enjoyed this one! And it was not only due the pretty glass it came in...

I highly recommend you to go to Mokkakapot. You're missing out if you don't!

x Jeanneke

TRAVEL | LISBON

Since I grew up spending my summer holidays in Italy or France, I'd never considered going to Spain. Let alone going to Portugal. I didn't know anyone who lived there nor had I ever heard stories about the country. But since both my sister and I had only visited not so warm cities this year (she went to Copenhagen, I went to London), we decided to go and get our tan in Lisbon. 

It was a great decision, since it's easy to combine city-life and going to the beach without having to rent a car. You can easily take a train from Lisbon to Cascais for only €2. 

You might have noticed that I haven't written in a while. That's because I kind of got tired of the internet and everyone knowing so much about your personal life. But since many people were complementing me on my article about London, I decided to continue writing about the subjects that really interest me. We'll see how that goes.

I especially love writing about the trips I make because I think it is so important to know where to go to when you're in a city you've never been to before. Especially in a city like Lisbon where it's full of tourist traps. 

Don't you love the feeling when you finally settle down in a restaurant after a day of walking? That feeling when you take your first bite and roll your eyes at your travel partner because it's so damn good? I'm here to tell you about the places in Lisbon that will make you want to stay there.

I can not thank my sister enough for making this trip with me, and most of all taking all the pictures for my blog. She dragged her heavy camera all over Lisbon, which was so worth it. Make sure to follow her on Instagram @eileenvancr for more of her lovely work. 

A Ginjinha 
This little shop serves only one drink. Ginjinha is a sweet and fruity drink you'll find all over Lisbon, but I recommend you going to A Ginjinha because it's so cute and very cheap. After one small glass, I spent the next couple hours feeling very funny. A nice twist to your city trip!Largo São Domingos 8, Portugal

Bairro Alto
The place to be for late night music and drinks! 
Metro station: Baixa Chiado

Pharmacia
They call themselves a tapas restaurant, but let me tell you it's way more than that. The portions are way bigger than regular tapas and it's so damn delicious. The staff is super friendly, the interior is original and the food will make you want to go to Pharmacia every single evening.
R. Mal. Saldanha 1, Portugal

Cascais
It takes a 40 min train ride to go from Lisbon to Cascais. If you're looking for an escape from the city, this is a great beach to visit. Don't forget your bikini!
Take the train from Cais do Sodré to Cascais

Tram 28
We loved taking the old fashioned trams! Sometimes we would just hop on a random tram with nowhere to go. It's very entertaining and great for sightseeing. 
Take tram 28 at Martim Moniz

Pizzeria Casanova
BEST PIZZA I'VE EVER HAD. Coming from someone who visits Italy every year. They had my favourite combination on the menu: Figs, ham and mozarella. If it's not too cold outside you can set yourself on the terras and enjoy a view over the sea.
Av. Infante Dom Henrique Loja 7, 1900-264 Lisboa, Portugal

Manteigaria
You can find Pasteis de Nata all over Lisbon and it's the best euro you'll ever spend. The best bakery is supposed to be the one in Belém where you'll find yourself queuing with many other tourists. Yes, we went all the way to Belém to try them out, but I have to admit that the best ones I've tried were the ones at Manteigaria. Where you can admire the way your Pastei de Nata gets made while you sip a coffee and stuff you face with your second Pastei de Nata.
Rua do Loreto 2, Portugal

La Bottega Piadina
If you're looking for a quick but delicious lunch, La Bottega is the way to go. A cute little snackbar that only serves Piadina's. Unfortunately we were too full to try out the Nutella one.
Calçada do Combro, 8,Bairro Alto, Lisboa 1200

Moules & Gin
My sister and I both didn't really like mussels. We basically went to this restaurant for the interior and the Gin Tonics. We left the restaurant as mussel addicts. In fact, we went back the same week. The first time I had mussels with curry and mango and the second time I chose mussels with pesto. Don't forget to order a glass of white wine after your Gin Tonic! The wine is delicious, and since most of the mussels are only €11, you can spend more money on the drinks.
Rua Nova da Alfarrobeira, nº 14, 2750-452 Cascais

Mercado da Ribeira
Of course we had to visit Lisbon's food hall! We spent an hour deciding which stand to order from, but at the end I ordered something, which I believe is a shrimp burger (everything was written in Portuguese) from O Prego da Peixaria which I loved! Av. 24 de Julho 50, Portugal

LIFESTYLE - Tag: 25 Foodquestions

I came across this tag a while ago and figured I should do it. What's a tag you ask? It's basically a list of questions based around one subject. Kind of like an interview for anyone who's up to it. The tag I'll be filling in today is about food. Obviously.

1. What's your favorite breakfast?

The ones we have on sundays. A large brunch with pistoleekes (crusty little bread rolls) and pastries. (Favorite bakery -> Domestic)

2. How do you drink your coffee?

A Cappuccino with soy milk, no sugar, and made with love.

3. What's your favorite sandwich?

Hummus is love, hummus is life. A sandwich with hummus it is!

4. Soup or salad?

Pumpkin soup please! 

5. What's your favorite cookbook?

Rens Kroes - Power food. If you follow me on instagram @parpies, you probably figured that out.

6. No more sweets or no more hearty foods?

No more hearty foods! I just wouldn't be able to live without sweets, I'm sorry but giving up caramel and chocolate? I would never.

7. What's your favorite Cuisine? (country)

Hmmm... American maybe? I take hamburgers very seriously.

8. What's your favorite food movie?

Hands down Chef and Julie & Julia. Go watch them now and don't forget your popcorn.

9. What's your most guilty pleasure?

I don't know guilt.

10. What's your greatest inspiration source?

Pinterest and our crazy cookbook collection.

11. Cooking at home or going out for dinner?

I love cooking but I'd rather go out for dinner. It gives me the chance to really have a conversation. I can't cook and communicate at the same time.

12. High end or low profile?

All food will do.

13. What's your favorite restaurant?

Staff's Kantine for sure! A super cozy and delicious restaurant in Antwerp.

14. I do my grocery shopping at:

Vogeltjesmarkt, Morocco Nuts, Albert Heijn.

15. The tastiest food I've ever eaten was:

A hamburger I had at Soho Park (New York), an Oreo brownie I had a very long time ago in Amsterdam (a restaurant that unfortunately doesn't exist anymore), a meal my mom once made out of the Treme cookbook we offered her (Bayona's Roasted Duck with Bourbon-Molasses Sauce and Sweet Potato Fries), and any salted caramel ice cream!

16. What's your favorite cocktail?

A classic Mojito or a classy Cosmopolitan.

17. Coffee with George Clooney or Heston Blumenthal?

My currently non existent boyfriend.

18. What should not be missing in your kitchen?

Food. I guess.

19. What's your favorite snack?

I love Terra's real vegetable chips. But I try to avoid them because I don't really know how "real" they are. So I rather reach out for (dried) fruit or nuts.

20. What's on your pizza?

I love any cheese, artichoke, but I would love to try one of those with figs or pears!

I also love pizza that's more like focaccia (very thick dough).

21. What food do you really dislike?

Fennel, mushrooms, and maybe haricots. But I'm learning... One thing I'll never be able to eat is yoghurt with processed fruit in it omg.

22. What's your favorite foodblog?

I've only recently started cooking from foodblogs but I love: Fork Spoon Knife and Oh, Ladycakes.

23. What's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten?

A tomato-banana soup at Mokkakapot (Antwerp) and it was damn good.

24. What's on your food bucket list?

A cinnamon roll, but a very very very good one!

25. I couldn't live without:

Frangipane croissants! 

xxx