Food

Sandwich society: A guide to lunch in the Netherlands

It's your first day at work as an international, and you are about to enjoy lunch with...

The time Dutchies used cheese to defend themselves against the French

The term "cheesehead" or kaaskoppen didn't exactly come about as a compliment to the world-renowned Dutch goods...

The Hague Market: the vibrant open market of the Netherlands

Storytime! This is how and where I found The Hague Market — a.k.a. the biggest open street...

‘Friet’ or ‘patat’? The ultimate guide to Dutch fries

The humble Dutch fries. In a nation known for fierce and unadulterated debates, the Dutch will disregard...

Koek & zopie? Let’s talk about this mysterious Dutch ice skating snack

During my first Dutch winter, I spent a lot of time missing my seasonal favourites from home...

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,...

The best apps for ordering food in the Netherlands

It's raining, it's pouring... and you might be looking for an easy way to get a delicious...

Oliebollen: the traditional (and delicious) Dutch New Year’s snack

As this year draws to a close, millions of oliebollen will be baked and eaten in the...