It is going to be a busy weekend for mothers (and mothers-in-law) and their families. Mother's Day falls on May 10, 2026. Flowers are being sold for the highest prices and the strawberry cake sells out quickly. For example, the last weekend of the Keukenhof. So enjoy together...
National Potato Week will be held from April 17 to 26, 2026. Through various campaigns, food collective No Waste Army is attempting to save 500 million kilos of potatoes from ruin. Due to a combination of a record harvest, collapsed exports, and saturated...
The weather is getting better and better. Lots of sun and little rain. Terrace weather here with our southern neighbors too. It is time for a city trip or a midweek break on the Belgian coast. And while we're at it, we'll indulge in Belgian delicacies. Flavours from Belgium. So...
Time to write the 900th blog. I can best express my experiences from the past 900 blogs through proverbs and sayings. What are the linguistic differences between proverbs, sayings, idioms, and expressions? Proverbs are fixed, complete sentences....
An elaborate Christmas menu calls for a matching drink. In various European countries, they have their own specialty on the menu. The same applies to the Scandinavian countries. Did you serve an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink to your guests yourself? Or is...
On November 18, 2025, PostNL will issue the stamp sheet De Smaak van Soestdijk, the day before the opening of the exhibition of the same name at Soestdijk Palace. The exhibition (November 19, 2025, to March 29, 2026) takes visitors on a tasteful journey of discovery...
From traditional Dutch vlaflip to a royal dessert buffet. From baklava to a Charlotte Russe. From pudding and ice cream to delicious dessert cakes. Through October 26, 2025, the history and the pleasure of dessert are on display at Kunstmuseum Den Haag in...
Once again, La Poste has issued a scented stamp. Last year for La baguette and now for croissant au beurre. This issue is unlikely to be rare, as a total of 594.000 stamps have been printed in sheets of 15. Do you often buy croissants...
Hasselt is called the 'Capital of Taste' due to its rich culinary traditions, particularly the local gin distilleries, traditional Hasselt speculaas, and the presence of chocolate production. The city has a strong focus on gastronomy and fashion, which contributes to...
The Asian hospitality industry is in distress. Hundreds of restaurants have already disappeared. Due to the abolition of the Chinese chef policy and the working methods of the UWV (Dutch unemployment agency), we are no longer allowed to hire chefs with experience or knowledge of our culture. Help us with this...
We are in the middle of asparagus season (from March 21 to June 24). Do you also love white gold? The asparagus season is relatively short, about two months in the Netherlands. From the second Thursday of April until June 24, you can... asparagus
As Easter rolls around the corner again, old traditions associated with this Christian holiday surface. Think of the phenomenon of painting eggs and then hiding them somewhere. Also the Easter Bunny, the animal that is supposed...
When does Ramadan start? The beginning of the fasting month of Ramadan starts on Friday evening, February 28, 2025, and ends on Saturday evening, March 29, 2025. That means the first day of fasting is March 1. Eid al-Fitr (Bayram) will start on Sunday...
In 2024, Ramadan lasted from the evening of March 10 to the evening of April 9. Eid al-Fitr lasted from the evening of April 9 to the evening of April 10. What do you know about Ramadan, Iftar, and Eid al-Fitr? Have...
Chinese New Year is celebrated from February 10 to February 24, 2024, so two weeks. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon. Celebrating Chinese New Year means enjoying good food with the family. And that means authentic Chinese or Indonesian food and...
There is only one thing certain in life, and that is that it ends. Yet we rarely talk about death. Yes, when someone is seriously ill, narrowly escapes death, or when we...
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