The oldest working watermill in the Netherlands that dates back to the 7th century is quietly hidden away behind this façade, in the city centre of Maastricht. The first historical mention was in 1092, when the mill owner, Duke Godfrey of Bouillon, leased part of his property, including the mill…
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Eierballen
A Dutch culinary bucket list … ✨ Eierbal ✨ This is an Egg Ball. A local snack dish consisting of a boiled egg covered in a thick gravy seasoned with curry spices, wrapped in a crispy breadcrumb jacket. Typically Groningen! A quick bite from the snack wall vending machine costing…
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New Herring | Haring Hollandse Nieuwe
The ultimate Dutch street food: “Haring”. Specifically, the one that is referred to as Hollandse Nieuwe or New Dutch Herring. A staple dish of the Netherlands since the Middle Ages!! So, a herring is a small, slender, silvery fish. More than 80% of the herring eaten in the Netherlands isn’t…