You don’t have to live in Holland long, before you notice the fish stalls. Most, like this one near the Dutch parliament, are colourful and distinctive. They sell all kinds of fish meals. There’s fish and chips, of course, and shrimp croquettes but if you try only one thing then let it be a haring …read more >>
Last Easter, we were happily cycling through the Limburg countryside when, to our surprise, we rode straight past the Hertog Jan brewery in Arcen. We hadn’t planned a trip to the brewery but it seemed rude not to stop – especially since the Hertog Jan Proeverij was just across the road. This brew pub serves the …read more >>
Have two days? Feel like a vacation? Hop on your bike or catch a train and go exploring. The Netherlands is the perfect size for mini adventures. We often take off by bike and train for the weekend to discover places unknown. Last summer one of our favourite trips was to Brouwerij Maallust (Maallust Brewery). Many …read more >>
If you’re a stranded British expat who’s craving a pot of tea and a full English breakfast, then you’d better get yourself over to Scallys. We’ll give you the address later but frankly, if you go wandering around Chinatown you have a good chance of spotting it. It’s the kind of place that’s rather hard …read more >>
I love homemade equivalents to store-bought items, but only if they’re easy! Oh sure, I’ve been known to experiment with all kinds of things (like making my own mozzarella cheese and worcestershire sauce). I’ll try anything once but the only recipes that get made over and over again are the ones that are straightforward and …read more >>
The next time you find yourself between Apeldoorn and Deventer, take a detour towards Bakkerij Bril. We stumbled on it by accident during a bike trip across the Dutch countryside this summer. We had no idea that it is one of the most famous bakeries in the Netherlands! The bakery has been around for over …read more >>
Before we had kids, I’d spend hours in the kitchen. I still love cooking but now time (or lack of it) plays a big role in what I cook. Thankfully, a few of my “old classics” still fit into life as a parent. I’ve been making these scones for years, and I hope I’ll be …read more >>
There are so many great things to discover in The Hague. Sometimes it takes me a while to get to a place that I’ve heard others talking about. Once I’m there, I always wonder why I didn’t visit earlier. Appeltje Eitje is one of those places. Located in the trendy Zeeheldenkwartier it’s a cafe with that rare …read more >>
Many many years ago, I found this recipe on the internet. I made it once and fell in love. Mutter Paneer (sometimes also called Matar Paneer) is a vegetarian curry from northern India. I love it for many reasons. The ingredients are fairly easy to find and it’s quick to make. For the time you …read more >>
Tucked away on a little side street in downtown The Hague is ABC Beers. This is one of the few places in the Netherlands where you’ll find dozens of (mostly) Dutch beers from small, independent producers. It’s a beer lovers dream! It also happens to be my husband’s favourite shop in The Hague and the …read more >>
