Just a gallimaufry of AI-generated photos, real photos and ramblings 📸
The pulse of the city
Spotted this rather unusual sign, especially since restroom use is typically free in Malaysia.
Dinner - pork chops
FROM THE TRAVEL ARCHIVES
The Grand Place, Brussels 2019
Every two years in August, the square is transformed into a vibrant floral tapestry. Nearly a million begonias are arranged into intricate designs over 1,800 square meters, reflecting themes inspired by cultural and historical motifs. This tradition, which began in 1971, showcases Belgium's horticultural artistry and draws visitors from around the world. The event is accompanied by live music and light shows, making it a must-see spectacle in the heart of Brussels.
Flower Carpet 2024
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I like to imagine that my AI mice buddies might have a role in crafting the Grand Place's flower carpet.
JUST A RANDOM THOUGHT
I love pineapple on pizza—roll your eyes if you must.
I enjoy the sweet and savory combination, which adds a toothsome twist to the traditional flavors.
The debate over pineapple on pizza is one of the most divisive topics in the culinary world. It's a clash between those who swear by the sweet and savory combination and those who believe it’s a culinary abomination.
Proponents of pineapple on pizza, often fans of the Hawaiian pizza, argue that the sweetness of pineapple perfectly complements the salty, savory flavors of ham, cheese, and tomato sauce. They appreciate the contrast in textures and flavors, making the pizza more exciting and less predictable.
On the other hand, traditionalists and purists argue that pineapple has no place on a pizza. They contend that the sweetness disrupts the balance of flavors and goes against the authentic Italian roots of pizza-making. For them, pizza should stick to its original Mediterranean ingredients, like mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and perhaps a few select meats or vegetables.
The debate has reached such a level of intensity that it has sparked countless online arguments, memes, and even declarations from public figures. In 2017, Iceland’s President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson famously joked that he would ban pineapple on pizza if he could, further fueling the controversy.
But hey, the best pizza is the one you enjoy, pineapple or not, agree?
Now don’t get me started on durian on pizza!
What’s your favorite pizza combination?
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Oh, no! How can same people around the World make and eat pizza with pineapple? 🤔 Italian restaurants will never serve such an unusual pizza. 🇮🇹
ReplyDeleteNice photos of Brussels, Veronica.
The flower carpet is very beautiful! The flower carpet with the mices is lovely too :)
ReplyDeleteYou show so many lovely photos!
Have a nice weekend, Veronica!
What a gorgeous show of flowers and well done to the growers and the designers. Love your AI's.
ReplyDeletePineapple on Pizza is yummy for us.
I make my own pizzas mainly in the summer time and cook them in the barbecue, they taste good.
Why on earth can't people eat pineapple pizza if they like it? I think this debate is nonsense! I have tasted it too, and survived! And I AM ITALIAN! 😄😄
ReplyDeleteNot a fan of pizza...but I am with you that the best pizza is the one you enjoy. The pork chops look great.
ReplyDeleteDearest Veronica,
ReplyDeleteThe last ordered pizzas Pieter and I had together were vegan with indeed pineapple and they were very good.
The begonia carpet is a true art!
Hugs,
Mariette
Hello Veronica :)
ReplyDeleteThe floral display is very beautiful. I had never heard of this event in the grand square in Brussels, and it must have taken ages to make. I think it is only polite to buy something if you use the bathroom facilities. This what I do in my country and would definitely do the same in another. I love pineapple on a pizza and the "Hawaiian Pizza" is my favourite.
All the best
Hugs
Sonjia.
Wow - that floral carpet in Brussels is so beautiful! I can't imagine how long it took to plan and lay out.
ReplyDeleteI love pineapple on pizza! My husband does not. So we often do his toppings on one side, mine on the other.
What a lovely flower carpet! It's amazing! I am curious how many days will last. And honestly, a like pineapple, on everything, including salads or pizza.
ReplyDeleteHappy Today, dear Vronica! Hugs and a fine week!💗😘
Your photos really do capture the city! Never having been to Brussels, your photos make me want to go. That flower carpet is beyond gorgeous. I'm 50-50 on pineapple on pizza. If someone orders it, fine but if I'm ordering, it's not on it.(That said -- pineapple on the grill is the best!)
ReplyDeleteThat floral display is amazing! My favorite pizza is just a plain cheese. I'm boring that way.
ReplyDeleteThat begonia carpet took my breath away with its beauty, Veronica! Pineapple on pizza is not something I'd like to try, but I say, to each his or her own. We usually eat pizza with pepperoni, onions and mushrooms.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
I love Brussels so much :D
ReplyDeleteThat floral display is amazing and it's even better with the cute mice. Oh that pizza looks so darn good!
ReplyDeleteThat flower carpet is extraordinary! Such talent and so many bold colors! The Brussels photo is pretty. And the pork chops look delicious. Isn't that something that one has to pay to use the restroom? I've never seen that here in the states.
ReplyDeleteAbout the pizza with pineapple on top.....I've had this before, and I liked it, when I was in a Hawaiian mood, but I typically just like all the original toppings on my pizza, and my favorite is Combination! I love a good pizza.
Blessings to you, my friend, as we begin the wonderful month of September.
~Sheri
Dear Veronica,
ReplyDeletelike you, I am a fan of pizza with pineapple (and Hawaiian toast 😊), for the same reasons as you. My husband has a different opinion, he thinks it is reprehensible to "spoil" pizza with pineapple. He also doesn't like Asian-inspired dishes with pineapple (like "sweet and sour chicken"). I find the pizza that my daughter was once served on a student exchange in London rather perverse: it was pizza with fries... (basically THE combination of the two most popular fast food dishes in the world 😂) I think I like pizza with ham, corn and mild peppers the most. But right now I would like a pineapple pizza with ham.
Wow, the flower carpet in Brussels is amazing! What a huge amount of work that must have been! (Luckily your little mice also helped with the artwork 😉) Our friends Brigitte and Peter help out every year with the flower parade in Bad Aussee; there, figures are mainly decorated with daffodils. (Here is a link to an article in English: https://salzburg-toptours.com/blog/narcissus-festival) It looks great and is also time-consuming, but is probably much less effort than the carpet in Brussels.
All the best, Traude
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Hello, Veronica,
ReplyDeleteI like to eat pizza with pineapple, I'm not a fundamentalist of traditional food, I think it can evolve and merge with other foods! I loved your photos of AI with the mice making the carpet of the big square in Brussels, what beautiful colours!
Have a great week ahead!
Nice travel photos
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ReplyDeleteWonderful, I love the flower carpet.
Your photos are always a feast for the eyes!
I love classic pizza; cheese and tomato souce
ReplyDeleteThe Flower Carpet is spectacular! So pretty! We visited Brussels last year and love it. I always enjoy pizza of kinds!!
ReplyDeleteThe Italian meme is so funny
ReplyDeleteNow I want to see the flowered square. That looks amazing.
ReplyDeletePineapple on pizza doesn't appeal to me, but I don't much care what others do as I have so many food issues that I would never complain about what others like. My personal faves are chicken and garlic, but most places won't do those toppings. (Maybe the garlic. Rarely the chicken.)
Me gusto la pizza. Te mando un beso
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful series of photos.
ReplyDeleteI really love the flower carpet.
The food looks delicious again.
I never eat pizza.
I wish you a good weekend.
Greetings Irma
The flora carpet is stunning. I been there several times but I;ve never witnessed that. Pineapple on pizza? I dare you to ask for that in Italy!
ReplyDeleteI personally don't like pineapple on my pizza but everyone is different. I don't really like a sweet/savory combination.
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of pineapple on pizza, and that one looks delicious. Love the AI mice and flower carpet!
ReplyDeleteThe pulse of the city photo is fantastic. Wow! The flower carpet is incredible. I can't even begin to imagine the planning and work it takes to create something like that.
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ReplyDeleteThe floral tapestry in Brussels sounds absolutely enchanting! It must be an incredible sight to see such a vast and vibrant display of begonias, especially with the added live music and light shows. It’s amazing how these events can transform a city and bring people together to celebrate art and nature. Invite you to read my new blog post www.melodyjacob.com
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ReplyDeleteWow, the floral tapestry or carpet is beautiful. The AI mice are cute images. The Grand Palace in Brussels is beautiful. I prefer my pizza with pepperoni, or sometimes with grilled onions and mushrooms. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your day and have a wonderful week. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
I love pineapples on my pizza too and so do my daughter :)
ReplyDeleteThere's small businesses here that get a bit annoyed when people who aren't customers use their toilets but for the most part, other businesse don't really care. I do understand where the former is coming from though.
ReplyDeleteThat carpet of flowers was amazing and one day maybe I will see it close up, Veronica Lee, and visit the grand Palace in Brussels. I have never tried pineapple on pizza but would be willing to give it a try at least once. Our favorite pizza is usually a Margarita with basil and mozzarella cheese, folllowed by a meatball pizza.
ReplyDeleteReally :o ech i am sad that i did saw this flower carpet in brussels :/ what's a shame
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day!
Angelika
Awesome flower carpet. Those mice do great work, don't they. :) Never had pineapple on pizza but my daughter loves it. Have a wonderful new week and month.
ReplyDeleteWhen I visited Rome I ate the traditional Italian margherita pizza and it was super delicious, nowhere was it as good as there.
ReplyDeleteAll the best.
Hugs!
I'm also a fan of pineapple on pizza!
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
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I love pizza and like sweet peppers and onion....and a bit of sausage...lots of cheese! Love your photos this week! So colorful and fun!
ReplyDeleteLove these so colourful too and the food of course ha :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a pizzatastic week 👍
Beautiful photos of your travels and food and also wonderfully AI generated images.
ReplyDeletenext time in Brussels, give a sign. we should have a cup of coffee ;-)
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ReplyDeleteI missed your cute AI creations, Veronica. :)
ReplyDeleteI don't mind a bit of pineapple in a pizza -- once in a while, provided they're called 'Hawaiian something pizza. :D :D :D
That floral carpet looks amazing.
You know what -- around this time in Kerala (a state in southern India), we celebrate a festival called Onam and as part of it, we create smaller flower carpets in our homes. Check out https://www.google.com/search?q=pookalam+images
Have a good week, Veronica. :)
Wow this event looks incredible I would love to attend this one day! And your AI mice buddies have it going on, love this! I could see this being an animated feature!
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I missed your cute AI creations, Veronica. :)
ReplyDeleteI don’t mind a bit of pineapple in my pizza — once in a while, provided they call it a Hawaiian ‘something’ pizza. :D :D
Lovely floral carpet. Around this time of the year, Kerala ( a state in South India) celebrated a festival called Nam and as part of the festivities, we make smaller flower carpets at home. You might like to see this — https://www.google.com/search?q=pookalam+images
Have a good week, Veronica. :)
Love all of your photos.
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Bathrooms are usually free, but in high tourist areas they sometimes do charge it seems. Mom says pineapple on pizza was popular in Germany when she lived there. It isn't something she would eat, though.
ReplyDeleteThat carpet of flowers looks outstanding and so beautiful! I have to laugh at the pineapple on pizza - I've never tried it but different strokes for different folks. My favorite toppings are pepperoni and mushrooms :)
ReplyDelete...I love pizza, but hold the pineapple please! I hope that you are having a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteYou have AI down very well, but you know how I love coming here for the food. Oh the food. I ate some of each dish. Yummy.
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Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday, Veronica. ♥
Hi Veronica, I am so enjoying your posts with the AI-generated photos. I have mentioned AI in a couple of my posts and each time I’ve gotten comments from a few bloggers who find AI as something to be feared. My belief is quite the opposite, AI is like a fascinating genie out-of-the-bottle and we best try to learn about and take advantage of this new technology. Congrats on your use of AI and putting together these excellent posts. Thanks, as always, for sharing your Gallimaufrys! 😊Best wishes to you from Seattle! John
ReplyDeleteFascinating gallimaufry!
ReplyDeleteMy fave pizza topping is mushrooms, peppers, fried tofu and onions! :D
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Thanks for sharing have a nice friday:*
ReplyDeleteOh you and your sweet mouses
ReplyDeleteLovely to read about so much things. Guilinggao!? Never heard about, never eaten. Thank you for sharing.
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