Food

Cheapest supermarkets in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide in 2026

Anyone who has lived in the Netherlands for more than a month knows that buying groceries here...

‘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...

11 things to do in the Netherlands this Aprilย 

If you've been putting up with Dutch grey skies since October, consider April your reward.  From Frisian harbours...

Dutch Quirk #4: Eat dinner ridiculously early

Itโ€™s 6 PM. You might think it's time for a nice glass of wine. WRONG. At least...

The dairy dilemma: lactose intolerance in the Netherlands

Being lactose intolerant in the Netherlandsย is, for lack of a better word, immoral. It is a crime...

What your favourite Dutch FEBO snack says about you

You are what you eat. That means the greasy junk food you shove directly into your mouth...

Gourmetten in the Netherlands: a greasy and ‘gezellig’ Dutch dining tradition

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

How to eat like a Dutchie this holiday season

Christmas is right around the corner, which means it's time for feasting on Dutch delicacies! ๐ŸŽ„ You might...