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...
Two major events in South Holland, and both are free to attend. Anyone who still wants to enjoy beautiful weather combined with a summer spectacle can visit Scheveningen or the Varend Corso in Westland today. Great food and drinks with the whole family....
The invention and creation of the crompouce turns out to be a cross between a croissant and a tompoes. The new and tasty product is generously filled with Swiss cream and whipped cream, topped with a pink...
In 2022, it was 800 years since the name of present-day Boskoop was first mentioned. A village with a rich history known for its ornamental horticulture, that juicy Goudreinet, strawberry cultivation, and the pronunciation...
The Varend Corso Westland is an annual event in the Dutch region of Westland, where boats decorated with vegetables, beautiful flowers, and plants sail across the water through the centers of Westland, Midden-Delfland, Delft, Rijswijk, The Hague, Vlaardingen, and...
January 17th is a day of celebration in the Italian kitchen. It is International Day of Italian Cuisine (IDIC). On this special day, which is organized by Italian chefs from all over the world,...
On December 9, 2020, Hollandse Duinen applied to the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV) for official 'national park' status. Hollandse Duinen National Park is the broad South Holland coastal area from Hoek van Holland to Hillegom. The...
Following the series of stamps with the theme 'winter' in 1992, the British Royal Mail issued a new series for the season 'autumn'. The series was released on September 14, 1993, and was designed by the British artist Charlotte Knox....
November is the month for making plans for the festive month of December. This certainly includes new recipes, which are already being collected and tried out. The greatest growth in the book market appears to come from the 'Cookbooks' category. This is evident from the...
It is Valentine's Day today. Valentine's Day traces its origins back to the 3rd century. Various stories circulate regarding its origins. While Valentine's Day was originally intended to anonymously declare one's love to another, nowadays it is also the day...
The attached article arose in response to Ronald's reaction to the article Apple and Pear Varieties in the Netherlands (August 25, 2016, 9:25 AM). Ronald van der Leeden, employee of the maximum card news service of the Association for the Child & Maximaphily,...
Then these stamps from Australia are for you!! Recently issued by Australia Post, they feature labels that were placed on fruit boxes from the 1920s until the 1970s. The attractive,colourful paper labels displayed information on the produce and its associated...
After the war, Piet and Dirk J. Ernsting, two fruit growers living next to each other on the Zuiderweg, both received this beautiful sign. The back bears the name of the maker, Niek van Diepen, an artist and, during the war, a courier for...
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