In dit stukje van Amsterdam voelt het zo heerlijk dorps, relaxt aan. Komt het door het water – de Ringvaart – die als een soort lokale Seine rivier de Transvaalkade van de Ringdijk scheidt? Komt het door de schattige huisjes aan weerszijde…
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Helemaal onpartijdig ben ik niet als het aankomt op een stukje schrijven over Hotel de Goudfazant. Want hier werk ik alweer dik een jaar met heel veel plezier. Op een droomplek aan het IJ staat een oude loods. In het…
Recently I was the lucky one to be invited at Sinne restaurant. This one Michelin starred food heaven, situated in a narrow building on the Ceintuurbaan in neighbourhood ‘De Pijp’ – almost opposite the Sarphatipark – is one to…
In the category very special locations for very special book shops: Waanders, situated in de Broerenkerk of Zwolle. During my hotel school and during my work at ‘De Librije’ (a 3 Michelin star restaurant) I lived in Zwolle and absolutely enjoyed…
From the 17th century till 1945 Indonesia used to be a Dutch colony. Most what happened during those Dutch East India Company-years is not exactly what makes me proud to be Dutch. But the Indonesian-Malaysian food and traditional dishes we added…
In Heemstede, a picturesque lovely small city (or big village) not far from Amsterdam, you’ll find estate Groenendaal. In the middle of the forest and walking area of Heemstede, there is this lovely old but well maintained country house…
The white gold. Queen of the vegetables. Spring luck. The most flavourful taste of all. Heaven on your plate. White asparagus. I love them. In the Netherlands white asparagus are available in huge amounts between let’s say the second week…
The ultimate romantic getaway in Burgundy, France? I have the address for you! Just outside the sleepy and quiet village of Montbellet you’ll find La Marande, the ultimate hidden gem for fantastic food, true hospitality and French flair! We…
In the category ‘lazy housewife recipes’ I have a new one for you: fast and easy chicken soup with garden peas, mushrooms and spring onion. On the table in less than 15 minutes and still healthy and fresh. If…
Steak tartare and fries cravings during lunch hour and in Amsterdam? No, worries, I have a perfect place for you! Morgan & Mees, situated in the South Eastern part of the city, not far from Amsterdam’s famous ring of…