Food

Let’s talk about food waste in the Netherlands

The lockdown of last year has metamorphosed us into birds of various colors. While some have turned...

The complete guide to eating herring in the Netherlands (without traumatising yourself!)

So you want to Dutch and eat herring. Like, really, "part of the crew". Cool – we...

How international cuisine is changing Dutch tastebuds

The Dutch have a strange relationship with food. It's a constant struggle with eating well, in terms...

5 “Dutch addictions” that have spread throughout the world

The Netherlands has an addictive nature. Tourists often have this small but mighty country on their bucket...

Feeling adventurous? 3 daring Dutch recipes to test your inner chef (and your patience)

Enjoy cooking Dutch food? Then you are in for a real adventure with the first part of...

What do Dutch people eat? A guide to Dutch kitchens: Part 1

Italians have pasta, the French have "escargot" and frog legs, and Japan has sushi. But, Dutch people...

Veganism in the Netherlands: here’s why it’s achievable

We are what we eat. If that's true, it's probably their fuss-free cooking that has rendered the...

Ooh la chocola: the history of chocolate in the Netherlands

It is that time of the year when fairy lights twinkle and chocoladeletters enter our shopping baskets....