Last Saturday it was ‘National Tulip Day’ in the Netherlands; the celebration of the start of the new tulip season. In the middle of winter, it was freezing cold but sunny, the Dutch celebrate a flower. Yes, that’s right.…
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typical Dutch
This white fish and celeriac based recipe is definitely one to remember: it’s tasty, it’s quick, it’s fresh and it’s healthy. Oh, and celeriac, my very favourite winter vegetable. And I like green garden peas too! Scroll down for some…
Free tip for all the lazy housewives (like me sometimes) who like to invite people over for dinner but don’t always have the time or mood to be in the kitchen the whole day: Organise a whole dinner party…
I know it’s not Plettenberg Bay or one of Cape Town’s pretty beaches. But sand – check -, sea – check -, waves – check, wind through hair – check, a feeling of freedom – check. Yet, it really…
Ik loop graag op blote voeten. Ik ben een gepassioneerde thuiskok. En reis verslaafde. Een ideale dag voor mij zou bestaan uit een 10 km hardlooprondje, een goede ochtend koffie-en-croissant met uitzicht, nude lippenstift en een witte zomer jurk,…
All over the country of Holland you’ll spot them; white and green signs with numbers. What are those? Well, those signposts are part of a route network for cyclists. ANWB is a national tourist organisation and they have created…
Typical Dutch food? Poffertjes! These small pancakes made of milk, flower, eggs, a pinch of salt and some baking powder are the best. Some recipes add a bit of golden syrup, others add some melted butter, yeast, but the…