Food

Barbecuing in the Netherlands: how do the Dutch do BBQs?

The sun is finally shining, spring has officially sprung, and temperatures have risen above 15 degrees, which...

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...

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...

Farming for the future: why the Netherlands is one of the largest food exporters in the world

Thanks to decades of innovation and hard work, the Netherlands is one of the world’s largest agricultural...

Stroopwafels unwrapped: Discover the sweet story behind the Dutch classic

A stroopwafel (literally translated to syrup waffle) is a Dutch snack that is gooey and absolutely delicious....

11 best places for the munchies in Amsterdam

We've all been there: super high and wandering the streets of Amsterdam with the munchies. The biggest...