Sep 25, 2023
This holiday treat can be found all throughout the Netherlands. It is said that eating this treat will save you from the wrath of a goddess. And while it’s a Christmas and New Year’s delicacy, its beginnings can be found in Jewish culture. We’re exploring the history and origin of oliebollen.
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Sep 10, 2023
The rich spicy flavour is a favourite Christmas ingredient in recipes such as Christmas cakes, Christmas pudding, mince pies, cinnamon shortbread, Zimtsterne (Christmas stars), lebkuchen, mulled wine and glühwein. It was used as a culinary spice, a medicine and as an ingredient of oils and perfumes. We’re exploring...