by amvandenhurk | Jul 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
Simple food tend always to be the best. At least in my opinion. Last night I made a Niçiose salad. It was simple and wonderful: roast chicken, olives, romaine, red potatoes, green beans, and boiled eggs. Caprese salad is another simple and perfect meal. You... by amvandenhurk | Jul 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
The packing for my return to the States from The Netherlands has started. I’ve made my trips to local grocery stores, Deka Market, Albert Heijn, and Vomar, to stock up on spices and mixes to bring home. I always run into this problem of wanting too much and not... by amvandenhurk | Jul 2, 2011 | breakfast, dessert, travel
Sweet smells waft through the air from Dutch kitchens. While “nasi” or Indonesian-Chinese fried rice and “gehaktballen” or meatballs are considered a staple of Dutch families, “pannenkoeken” and “poffertjes” are often... 