I’ve been wanting to make this pie ever since I came back from Amsterdam last spring. In Amsterdam, the apple pie (or appeltaart, as they call it) is queen. It’s sold in every bakery and featured on every café menu, sometimes being the only sweet option listed. Everyone does it slightly differently, but one thing’s… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Netherlands
Two outstanding seasonal, menu-less restaurant experiences in Amsterdam: DeKas and Bloesem
I love tasting menus. They showcase a chef’s talent at its best, each dish on the menu tend to be presented in a smaller portion and in a more intricate manner, and they allow me to taste things I wouldn’t be inclined to choose as an entrée. As a creative person myself, I like to… Continue Reading
Falling in love with Amsterdam and its culinary delights
Researching Amsterdam’s food scene before leaving for my 10-day trip to the Venice of the North, I quickly discovered that Dutch cuisine didn’t have such a great reputation. Fried foods, pancakes, stews and beer seemed to dominate the culinary landscape. Having been to Amsterdam before and dined in an excellent restaurant (De Kas), I knew… Continue Reading