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Patat met ketchup en mayo 🧡🇳🇱Waarom is dit eigenlijk zo lekker en welke saus is het het lekkerste? 😅😄
19/09/2026

Patat met ketchup en mayo 🧡🇳🇱
Waarom is dit eigenlijk zo lekker en welke saus is het het lekkerste? 😅😄

Gerookte makreel is hot-smoked Atlantic mackerel, a staple of Dutch seafood tradition.Unlike cold-smoked fish like salmo...
19/09/2026

Gerookte makreel is hot-smoked Atlantic mackerel, a staple of Dutch seafood tradition.
Unlike cold-smoked fish like salmon, gerookte makreel is hot-smoked over aromatic wood chips, thoroughly cooking the flesh. This process gives it a golden-brown, crinkled skin, a tender, flakey texture, and a rich, bold, savory flavor boosted by the natural high oil content of the fish.

Seafood plays a massive role in Netherlands history, and smoking fish was historically the ultimate way to preserve daily catches. Today, gerookte makreel remains a nostalgic comfort food enjoyed straight from local street stands, fishmongers (viswinkels), or mixed into spreads on hearty rye bread.

It offers an authentic taste of local Dutch food culture beyond cheese and stroopwafels—packed with healthy omega-3s, intensely flavorful, and deliciously satisfying.

Hollandse garnalen (Crangon crangon) are small, grey North Sea shrimp boiled right on fishing boats.Unlike large pink pr...
17/09/2026

Hollandse garnalen (Crangon crangon) are small, grey North Sea shrimp boiled right on fishing boats.

Unlike large pink prawns, these tiny shrimp are tender, naturally sweet, slightly salty, and packed with rich, savory umami flavor despite their diminutive size.

They represent centuries of coastal Dutch heritage and maritime tradition, serving as a staple in classic dishes like Garnalencocktail or simply enjoyed fresh on buttered white bread.

Eating these delicacies is a genuine local ritual—offering a true, unpretentious taste of the North Sea that you won't find anywhere else in the world.

The difference between pepernoten and kruidnoten 🧡🇳🇱Pepernoten: Softer, chewier, and larger. Traditionally made with rye...
16/09/2026

The difference between pepernoten and kruidnoten 🧡🇳🇱
Pepernoten: Softer, chewier, and larger. Traditionally made with rye flour, honey or syrup, and spices. More cake-like and irregular in shape.
Kruidnoten: Small, hard, and crunchy. Made with wheat flour, brown sugar, and spices (like mini-speculaas). These are the ones most people throw and eat during Sinterklaas.
In everyday Dutch, many people mix up the names and call the crunchy ones “pepernoten,” but technically kruidnoten are the hard ones and pepernoten are the soft ones.

We do not encourage you to have more kids 😅 Dutch kinderbijslag (child benefit) 🧡🇳🇱 is rising in 2026 due to regular in...
16/09/2026

We do not encourage you to have more kids 😅 Dutch kinderbijslag (child benefit) 🧡🇳🇱 is rising in 2026 due to regular indexation for inflation/prices.​
It is paid quarterly by the SVB (Sociale Verzekeringsbank), depends only on the child’s age (not on income), and applies to children up to 17.

Amounts per child.
Age of child
0–5 years €298.40
6–11 years €362.35
12–17 years €426.29

The increase takes effect from the third quarter of 2026 (July–September). You receive the higher amount for the first time at the beginning of October 2026.​ 🧡🧡🧡

(Amounts are adjusted twice a year, on 1 January and 1 July.)

Kibbeling consists of bite-sized pieces of white fish (traditionally cod cheek, now usually cod, hake, or po***ck) dippe...
14/09/2026

Kibbeling consists of bite-sized pieces of white fish (traditionally cod cheek, now usually cod, hake, or po***ck) dipped in spiced batter, deep-fried to golden perfection, and served hot with garlic mayonnaise or remoulade sauce.

Rooted in the Netherlands' rich seafaring history, kibbeling originated as a clever way for fishermen to use leftover fish trimmings.

Today, it represents the quintessential Dutch street food culture—a beloved, accessible ritual enjoyed fresh from coastal fish stands (viskraam) during weekend market strolls and beach days.

Piping hot, crispy on the outside, and melt-in-your-mouth tender inside. Unlike raw herring, kibbeling offers an easy, delicious entry point into authentic local seafood traditions.

"Pepper nuts" 🧡🇳🇱Sinterklaas is the Dutch (and Belgian) celebration of Saint Nicholas, held mainly on the evening of 5 D...
13/09/2026

"Pepper nuts" 🧡🇳🇱
Sinterklaas is the Dutch (and Belgian) celebration of Saint Nicholas, held mainly on the evening of 5 December.

A kind bishop figure (Sinterklaas) arrives by steamboat from Spain in mid-November, accompanied by his helpers (the Pieten). Children put out their shoes hoping for small gifts and sweets. The tradition is the historical root of the modern Santa Claus.
Pepernoten (literally “pepper nuts”) are the classic small, spiced cookies linked to the feast.

Traditional pepernoten are soft/chewy, irregularly shaped, and flavoured mainly with anise.

What most people actually eat and call “pepernoten” today are usually kruidnoten — small, crunchy, round biscuits spiced with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, etc.
During Sinterklaas events the Pieten throw handfuls of these cookies (and other sweets) for children to scramble after — a custom called strooien.

Gerookte paling is traditional Dutch smoked eel, prized for its rich, buttery texture and savory, smoky flavor.Eel fishi...
13/09/2026

Gerookte paling is traditional Dutch smoked eel, prized for its rich, buttery texture and savory, smoky flavor.

Eel fishing and smoking have been deeply rooted in Dutch maritime heritage for centuries, particularly around fishing communities like Volendam, Spakenburg, and the IJsselmeer region.

Historically, smoking was essential for preserving fish, turning eel into a staple commodity and an iconic symbol of Dutch culinary tradition.

It offers a tender, melt-in-your-mouth bite unlike standard seafood.

Enjoying it served whole, as filleted snacks, or tucked into a soft white bun (broodje paling) provides a genuine taste of local Dutch street-food culture.

Haring (Hollandse Nieuwe) is a traditional Dutch delicacy consisting of raw herring cured in brine. Served chopped with ...
12/09/2026

Haring (Hollandse Nieuwe) is a traditional Dutch delicacy consisting of raw herring cured in brine. Served chopped with raw onions and pickles—or eaten whole by holding the tail and tilting your head back—it offers a uniquely buttery, rich flavor.

Herring fishing fueled the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century, powering the maritime economy and trade routes that built modern Holland. Today, the arrival of the first catch in June (Vlaggetjesdag) remains a celebrated national event.

It’s an edible piece of living Dutch history.
Cured briefly in salt, it’s tender and savory rather than overly fishy.
Eating it fresh from a local viskraam (fish stand) is an essential rite of passage.

Our heartfelt condolences to those who are affected 🤍🤍🤍Dutch tour bus accident in Switzerland on 10 September 2026.It oc...
10/09/2026

Our heartfelt condolences to those who are affected 🤍🤍🤍
Dutch tour bus accident in Switzerland on 10 September 2026.
It occurred in the late afternoon between the villages of Susch and Zernez in the canton of Graubünden (eastern Switzerland, Engadine valley, near the Swiss National Park).
The bus, operated for Dutch tour company was carrying a group of about 48 Dutch passengers on a day trip from Austria.

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