Do you like going on a high tea with friends? I certainly do. There are a lot of places where they serve a high tea. You can choose different kinds, like luxurious ones or only sweet ones. I tried out the one at The Duchess in Amsterdam. They received one Michelin Star this year. Due… Continue reading Winter high tea at The Duchess
If you have a dream, you should go for it and make it come true. The two cousins Thomas Koek en Peter Pan like good, honest and delicious food. They don’t have a background in baking, but by working everyday on their recipes, they learned to make delicious food. With the help of crowdfunding they… Continue reading Roffin and cultural diversity in a pie
Every city has its own hidden gems. Sometimes it’s in the middle of the city centre, sometimes it’s more outside. One unique foodspot I have visited is Restaurant de Karpendonkse Hoeve in Eindhoven. This restaurant opened her doors in 1973 and carries one Michelin Star since 1979. What does this hidden gem has to offer?… Continue reading A hidden gem in Eindhoven
As some of you might know, I live in the south of the Netherlands now, in the province Noord-Brabant to be exact. I gradually start to explore the food culture in my new hometown Eindhoven and nearby cities. This year Noord-Brabant has been proclaimed as the European region of Gastronomy. Food has been given a… Continue reading World Food Day in Den Bosch
If I go to Germany and I ask you what I can eat there? What tips do you give me? You will probably name bratwurst, currywurst or beer. Especially with the Oktoberfest that started on the 22nd of September in Munich and the famous Christmas markets throughout the whole country, this is the image that… Continue reading The rich food culture in Germany
Ice cream anyone? You can count me in! Not only during summer, but also on winter days I crave for ice cream. There a lot of places where you can enjoy ice cream. Have you ever heard of Capri ijs en delicatessen at the Middellandplein in Rotterdam? You might know Capri IJssalon which is in… Continue reading Capri ice cream with a twist
Last year I got the chance to join a foodtour in Leiden, which was organised by Louise from Keukenatelier. This March we had another foodtour. This time it was in The Hague and it was organised by Wendy from Mevr. Yan and Andrea from Anniepannie. We were joined by Louise from Keukenatelier, Marjolein from Echtegerechten, Inge from… Continue reading Exploring foodspots in The Hague
Have you ever heard of zongzi? They are also called glutinous rice dumplings and it’s eaten at the Dragon Boat Festival 端午节 (duan wu jie). This festival falls on the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar. This year that’s tomorrow on the 18th of June 2018. Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated… Continue reading Eating zongzi at Dragon Boat Festival
If I say Dudok, you will certainly think about their famous apple pie. You can enjoy this pie at different cafes and restaurants especially in the area around Rotterdam and the Hague. Dudok also has its own cafe with the oldest one at the Meent in Rotterdam. Yesterday they opened their newest one in the… Continue reading Dudok opens new cafe in park near Euromast
I am so happy that more and more matcha places are opening in the Netherlands. Besides the different matcha hotspots in Rotterdam and The Hague I have visited, a new matcha place has opened in Amsterdam. It’s called Matcha Bar and it opened end December 2017 at the Albert Cuypstraat. So, is their matcha good?… Continue reading Matcha Bar Amsterdam
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