Food

The history of stamppot and how it became a traditional Dutch staple

What is stamppot's origin story, how did it become a traditional Dutch staple, and the big question: what...

Gourmetten: A ‘gezellige’ evening of classic Dutch dining

You haven't celebrated Christmas in the Netherlands properly if you haven't done gourmetten. Gour-what-en? Exactly. If you're the foreigner...

Your guide to all the ‘lekker’ Dutch festive food and drinks you can enjoy this holiday season

Christmas is right around the corner, which means: it's time for the feasting on Dutch festive food...

A chocolate letter from Sinterklaas: A delicious Dutch gift

A chocolate letter is the popular gift from Sinterklaas (the Dutch Santa), but do you know where the tradition comes from?

Surinamese food in the Netherlands: have you tried these dishes?

The Netherlands has far more to its cultural food heritage than stamppot and bitterballen. Luckily for our...

What your favourite Dutch FEBO snack says about you

You are what you eat. That means the greasy junk food you shove directly from a Dutch...

Dutch Quirk #4: Eat dinner ridiculously early

It’s 6 PM, and you know what that means: first beer of the day, you might say,...

7 Dutch foods you need to try before you die

There are so many Dutch foods you need to try before you die, or at least before...