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...

Snackbars in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide

Snackbars are the ultimate Dutch fast-food venues, catering to your needs through the long Dutch nights. It's late...

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...

Apple picking in the Netherlands: celebrate the Dutch autumn

It’ll soon be autumn in the Netherlands, which means it's time for everything cosy. So why not...

The Dutch food dream: 13 unmissable dishes in the Netherlands

Om, nom, nom — that's the perpetual background score to my day. So naturally, when I arrived...

Your guide to drop: the Dutch take on liquorice

The infamous Dutch drop: some salivate at the thought of it, while others wince and pucker. Dutchies love...

What’s on that ‘boterham’? 6 weird Dutch bread toppings

We've discussed many of the strange things that Dutch people do, and we know that the Dutch...

Let’s talk kaas: cheese tourism in the Netherlands

What would life be without cheese? Well, it would be sad and boring. I sometimes believe that,...