I never had to ponder this question. Guess us Belgians have to thank our former Burgundian and Spanish overlords ,as well as the catholic church for that. The Burgundians, for introducing their opulent cuisine and its lifestyle when they were our overlords. The Spanish for pushing back the Reformation north when they were our overlords. And the Catholic Reformation for making sure it's spiritual o.k. for Belgians to enjoy their opulent meals. Carpe Diem!