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Rendez-vous
Do you have writing experience or would you like to acquire some? Rendez-vous is seeking Club members who have a way with the written word to contribute to the magazine. Take a quick look at a few back issues, and you’ll see the type of material we need: travel stories, sightseeing adventures, articles on Belgian culture or folklore, tales of living abroad, and the like. Send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you’re interested.Volunteers are always needed to write and edit articles, as well as for other related tasks. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you would like to help out. Click here for the current edition of the Rendez-vous AWCB Cookbook
Hundreds of AWCB members gave their time and talents to produce this book. A testing committee tested thousands of recipes, and selected over 300 of the best. Careful attention was paid by their recipe chairman to create a perfect balance and representation from both the French and Flemish culinary traditions. Apple Pie to Waterzooi will delight you with its lovely art work, help you with food product selection and tantalize your taste buds with its delicious recipes. You can purchase Apple Pie to Waterzooi at the reception desk. A portion of the cookbook sales help fund a Fulbright Scholarship that the AWCB sponsors every year. Please see the Philanthropy section for more information. The Hints Book: Living and Working in Belgium
The 19th edition of The Hints Book: Living and Working in Belgium is 320 pages of up-to-date information and honest advice on every aspect of life in Belgium. Where to shop, how to survive on the roads, and what to expect at the doctor’s office are just a few of the tips on offer in this valuable guide for newcomers. There is also a concise summary of Belgian history, an explanation of the language issue, public administration, worship, recycling, legal rights and obligations, the postal service, banking, schools, transportation, local customs and folklore, advice on house-hunting, a glossary of foods and cooking terms, and more – all at your fingertips. Dozens of full-color photographs, helpful French and Dutch words and phrases, and a handy index add to the book’s usefulness. The chapter “Things to Know before You Go” is essential reading for anyone planning to relocate to the Capital of Europe. The Hints Book is a great resource – even long-term residents of Belgium find it indispensable. The Hints Book: Living and Working in Belgium is an official publication of the American Women’s Club of Brussels. Written by long-time AWCB member Nancy Kapstein, the new edition is on sale for €20 at the AWCB reception desk (cash only) and at most bookshops where English-language publications are sold. For national or international orders, or if you have further questions, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . |
The AWCB's quarterly on-line magazine, Rendez-vous, is filled with valuable information about upcoming activities and meetings, news from the various departments, feature articles, a message from the president and a calendar of events - all written and edited by volunteer club members.
Americans living in Belgium have had the opportunity to discover and experience Belgian culture through the Belgians' love of fine dining and conviviality. This book reflects the special relationship between the Americans and their home abroad as they share some of their favorite recipes and fondly embrace the regional dishes that they have grown to love.
