After last weekends Frikandellenvlaai, the Kruidnootjesvlaai will be on the shelves at Aldi this coming weekend. Just in time for Sinterklaas arriving in the Netherlands on Saturday. This pie for five people is filled with speculaas bavarois and a layer of pudding and sprinkled with kruidnoten. A ta

Mushrooms contain unusually high amounts of two antioxidants that some scientists suggest may help fight aging and boost health, according to a team of researchers from Penn State University. In one study, researchers found that mushrooms contain high amounts of the ergothioneine and glutathione, bo

The first KitKat store in the Netherlands will soon open its doors at Utrecht Central Station. In the Kitkat Chocolatory you can buy Kitkats with exclusive flavors, but you can also make your own candy bar there. You can choose from three different types of chocolate and three toppings from the fift

Chocolate… We love it! It is one of the most loved products on the planet. Chocolate is widely eaten not only in the Netherlands, but all over the world. We have therefore listed 10 facts here. 1. Chocolate is good for weight lossEating dark chocolate (minus 70%) activates your metabolism and is t

Lets be honest:we all dont feel like or have the time to conjure up a tasty and healthy meal on our plate. For example, after a long day at work, its tempting to grab something quick and easy instead of cooking yourself. Who doesnt know the guilty pleasures? Usually not the healthiest meal. Three yo

We are all tempted by a delicious pizza, but have you ever tried a strange or unusual topping? Pepperoni, chicken, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and cheese are common ingredients we associate with pizza, but there are some other weird toppings that you may not have tried. Check out some of these biza

Despite eating the same breakfast made from the same ingredients, people consumed more calories throughout the day when they believed that one of the breakfasts was less substantial than the other. This is according to new research. Previous studies have explored the link between how filling we expe

If youve ever felt guilty after eating a delicious dessert, its probably nothing like how you would feel after eating the most calorie-dense dessert in the world. Coco Gelato, an ice cream parlor in Cardiff, UK, has created an incredibly extravagant dessert with an 18 scoops of ice cream, as well as

Nowadays you can buy the same fruits and vegetables all year round. It seems as if there are no more seasons. Nevertheless, there are many advantages to choosing vegetables and fruits that are homegrown and seasonal. Why? You can read it here. Effective for your wallet Lets start with the cost. Wh

Being vegetarian doesnt mean you have to sacrifice taste. Everyone has his or her own reason for choosing a vegetarian diet, and health is a common one. When devising a meal, you must of course ensure that it is full of nutrients, good proteins and fats. But it also has to be tasty. Here are our 10

The ability of bilingual speakers to speak a second language improves after consuming a low dose of alcohol. This is the conclusion of a new study by Maastricht University, the University of Liverpool, and Kings College London. The researchers tested the effects of a low dose of alcohol on the parti

If you love ice cream, and happen to be going to New York soon, you should definitely visit this ice cream shop. Stuffed Ice Cream, which opened last summer, offers an over-the-top ice cream cone with 21 scoops of ice cream. In addition, the shop is best known for its homemade glazed donuts with ice

Today, Wednesday 25 October, Maastricht is launching the first national Vlaai Day. The Day of the Vlaai pays tribute to this age-old regional product and the cultural importance of traditionally made pies and authentic recipes is passed on to the next generation. The Day of the Vlaai is organized as

Chef Diego created the most expensive hamburger in the Netherlands in honor of International Hamburger Day last Sunday. This special hamburger has a value of € 2050,-. The burger is made from Japanese dry aged wagyu, Oosterschelde lobster, foie gras, white truffle, Remeker cheese, Japanese fruit tom

Cooking shows, we love them and are actually a bit addicted to them. How wonderful it is to see how the chefs prepare different dishes, which look just as appetizing. The more we look, the more we notice. So here are 15 things that stand out about the chefs of the cooking shows. 1. The cooks are al

Self-catering is very much of this time and that is reflected in the enormous amount of food blogs and the many cookbooks that come on the market every month. We therefore provide an overview of the latest cookbooks, which are now or soon in the store. Enjoy! VEGAN – the cookbook:complete collectio

New Australian research has shown that we are much more influenced by wine label descriptions than previously thought. The descriptions can change our emotions, heighten our wine taste and encourage us to pay more for a bottle. The researchers conducted a study with Australian white wines and 126 re

Coffee is hot, but irresistibly fresh with a shot. Not only next to, but also in your coffee. This summer, coffee and cocktails come together spectacularly. Fresh and tasty coffee cocktails for the long summer days. Make the most festive and sunny cocktails for this summer with the recipes below.

Onions are low in calories and packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They also go well in a variety of dishes, salads, omelets, and guacamole. However, anyone who cooks knows that onions can make your eyes water. Why is that? Onions are vegetables that grow underground, and there are man

Lager is still the most consumed beer. The majority (53%) of the Dutch prefer to drink a familiar glass of Dutch-made beer. Taste and interest in local beers are also a reason to choose beer from Dutch soil. No less than 48% of the Dutch drink beer at least once a month. More men than women drink be