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Seven interesting facts about Dutch mushrooms
1. Did you know that the Netherlands is the world's second largest exporters of mushrooms, after Poland?2. 80% of the total production of mushrooms...
Stamppot: the Netherlands’ favorite winter comfort food
Did you know that stamppot is a traditional Dutch dish that really warms you on a cold winter's night?Stamppot (literal translation: 'mash pot') is...
1 January treat: crispy New Year rolls
Did you know that 'nieuwjaarsrolletjes' (New Year rolls) are crispy waffles filled with sweet whipcream, traditionally eaten on New Year's Day?In Groningen, Drenthe and...
Dutch astronaut smuggled Gouda cheese into space
Did you know that Dutch astronaut André Kuipers sneaked Gouda cheese into space on his space mission in 2004?Last weekend the non-Dutch astronauts aboard...
Cheese consumption in the Netherlands
Did you know that on average the Dutch eat over 19 kgs of cheese per person per year?Click here to read more about Dutch cheese!
Deep fried Brussels sprouts with bacon on a stick
Did you know that a fast food joint in Winterswijk offers deep fried Brussels sprouts with bacon on a stick?Location: Cafetaria Het Pelkhuisje Kloetenseweg 64 7101 VB...
Free fruit for kids in Dutch supermarkets
Did you know that some Dutch grocery stores like AH and Lidl offer a free piece of fruit for children?While the parents do their...
Roald Dahl loved Arnhemse Meisjes
Did you know that the famous author Roald Dahl (1916-1990) considered 'Arnhemse Meisjes' his most favorite cookie in the world?The recipe of these crispy...
Dutch fast food consumption
Did you know that about 65% of the Dutch population eats fast food once a week?
Pepernoten pop up stores
Did you know that Sinterklaas is not due to arrive in the country for a few weeks, all over the Netherlands pepernoten pop up...