Pick them while you can! Ramps (called wild garlic or ramsoms in Europe and ‘daslook’ here in the Netherlands) are growing abundantly in forests under trees now in The Hague. On my daily walk, I cannot resist harvesting some to cook with. The garlicky greens disappear as fast as they arrive (they are only available […] Read more…
Recently, I had to bake small cakes for an advertisement of organic flours by Your Organic Nature. I decided to make these sticky madeleines with lemon and poppy seeds. A favorite in our house. I think madeleines are best consumed as soon as they come out of the oven. Since my ‘family of four’ does […] Read more…
This salad has it all! It’s colorful, full of flavor, crunchy, juicy, and super healthy. Everyone knows that cabbage, oranges, and beets are powerful immune system boosters packed with vitamins. Add some nuts, herbs and feta, and you’re good to go. Acid is the star of this salad. Red cabbage cries out for a sour […] Read more…
Thankfully, The Hague’s food scene is changing. My city boasts some innovative and healthy restaurants for those who have vegan and vegetarian preferences. Some restaurants serve 100% vegan or vegetarian food, others have great meat-, fish-, and dairy-free options on the menu. Check out my favorites below! These cool addresses are also listed in my […] Read more…
To me, food and mood are related. When I’m feeling worried or upset (not seldom about world politics…), I start cooking. Preferably something more elaborate. I put on my favorite sing-alongs, turn up the volume, and lose myself in the process of creating something delicious, like these empanadas. When it’s time to clean up, my […] Read more…
In my latest The Hague city guide The 500 Hidden Secrets of The Hague I revealed my favorite coffee bars. You’ll find coffee bars all over town, but there are certain places that stand out. Charming coffee bars where you can drink exceptional coffee. Here are 8 places you should definitely check out when in […] Read more…