I love the winter season! It’s cold outside and, surprisingly, it is the season that my kids have no trouble finishing their plates. The reason? Because it is also the season that we eat lots of different types of stampot complemented with apple sauce or apple/cranberry sauce. Cranberry sauce is the American integration at our […]
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The Anne Frank House is a museum with a story. It’s a story about the discrimination and persecution of Jews during the Second World War. It’s a story about a young girl who lived in hiding with her family and others for more than two years, fearing for their lives. And it’s a story about
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Each year in April the Dutch throw a national street party to celebrate King’s Day. Everyone dresses in orange and celebrates in honor of the king’s birthday. There’s a real sense of community throughout the celebrations, but the keyword is actually “fun. When is King’s Day? In the Netherlands, we celebrate King’s Day (or as
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The holidays are here, but not everything brings good cheer! What do you do when you don’t agree with popular holiday traditions? One expat mom in the Netherlands shares her tips. “Phew, he’s gone,” I sigh with relief. “Who’s gone?” asks my husband. “You know who.” The “you know who” I have in mind is
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Generously scattered around the Netherlands at this time of year are oliebollen stands. You will find these sweet Dutch treats at winter fairs and Christmas markets and in any town centre. However, you can also make your own with this recipe. The Dutch Doughnut Olibollen are deep fried dough balls, usually covered in icing sugar.
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