French cuisine abandoned in favor of shorter menus. Fifth, strong marinades for meat and game ceased to be used. Sixth, they stopped using heavy sauces such as espagnole and béchamel thickened with flour based "roux", in favor of seasoning their dishes with fresh herbs, quality butter, lemon juice, and vinegar. Seventh, they used regional dishes for inspiration instead of haute cuisine dishes. Eighth, new techniques were embraced and modern equipment was often used; Bocuse even used microwave ovens. Ninth, the chefs paid close attention to the dietary needs of their guests through their dishes. Tenth and finally, the chefs were extremely inventive
Académie Belgo-Espagnole d'Histoire held its meetings at the headquarters of the Archives Generales du Royaume de Belgique, and occasionally at the residence of the President. Membership requires the nomination of three academicians and consent of the nomination board. There are three classes of membership. Membership is limited in all three categories. During the years of the presidency of its founder, general sessions were held and 175 publications were printed on diverse historical topics. Some publications include: Spanish Heraldry Académie Belgo-Espagnole d'Histoire The Académie Belgo-Espagnole d'Histoire (Academia Belgo Española de Historia) is a cultural society founded in Brussels in 1953. The Academy was formed