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Being a British citizen, I have had a lot of questions following the UK’s vote to leave the EU, as I know many of my fellow Brits have had as well. And while there are no definite answers yet on what Brexit will mean for us, I wanted to be sure that my future here in the Netherlands with my Dutch partner and child would not be affected.
It is treat night and we are getting chips from the local snack bar. From frikandel to kroket, I have gradually been exploring the huge variety on offer from the local Dutch snack bar and reporting back my findings. This time I tried an ‘Eierbal’.
History is filled with inspirational women who defied the odds, battled against those who would put them down and believed in themselves regardless of what society told them they should be. Here is a list of some of the inspirational Dutch women who have made it into the history books for reasons other than their appearance.
In our new house, we found a large patch of rhubarb growing down the bottom of the garden. Having no ideas or keen taste for rhubarb I took to the expat foodie group on Facebook to ask for some advice. Catriona shared the idea to make rhubarb and blackberry crumble, as the blackberries help bring a sweetness to the sour rhubarb, and indeed it is a wonderful combination! Continue reading “A Twist on Rhubarb Crumble”
Every country has inventors and theorists who have made a large contribution and impact that have helped shape our modern world. Here are seven of the most notable Dutch scientists and their contributions.
The worst has come to pass, someone has stolen your beloved bicycle! What to do now?
Well, besides getting the bus to work, there are a few more things to check.
Kings day (Koningsdag) is April 27th, it’s a national celebration day.
We have talked about Kings day in the past (see our 2015 article), but 2018 is special, the Royal family are visiting Groningen to celebrate!
One part of the quirky Dutch culture that always amuses me is how they love their chocolate sprinkles, or as they call them: Hagelslag.
The Netherlands is a pretty safe place to live, unless you are a bicycle. Bike theft has one of the highest crime rates in the Netherlands, but there are steps you can take to help prevent yourself being a victim of bike theft.
Tulips, a symbol of Holland. The Netherlands is the world’s largest commercial producer of tulips, exporting around three billion each year. But tulips have a rich history, going back far beyond their first bloom in Holland.
