Food

What your favourite Dutch supermarket says about you

Who needs horoscopes when we have Dutch supermarket stereotypes to define our personalities?  This article is your guide...

The dairy dilemma: lactose intolerance in the Netherlands

Being lactose intolerant in the Netherlands is immoral. It is a crime against culture, a sign of evil...

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...

Eating herring in the Netherlands: all you need to know about the ‘Hollandse Nieuwe’

The large-scale herring fishing in the Netherlands started during the Golden Age. Since then, Dutch herring and...

Dutch cheese varieties: the comprehensive (and cheesy) guide

Most people have heard the stereotype that the Netherlands is a land filled with cheese — and...

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...

15 delicious vegan restaurants in Amsterdam

Being vegan in any city can be tricky. Trying to find the best spots for breakfast, dinner,...

Dinner in the Netherlands: traditions, dishes and restaurants

Dinner is an important aspect of any country's culture. The Dutch, like in other aspects of their...