Wrap up 2012

"How was last Saturday at Struik?" lots of you asked me this question. Was busy, cold, delicious and great crowd. Perfect combo to finish a great 2012.

Huge dank jullie wel to  Marta, Luis and Eszter for their individual and group contribution to make this night special and running smoothly.

There will be lots of new sessions for 2013 and can guarantee all of you, it will be even better.

Here are some photos from Luis Monteiro.

Extra Extra ... Dutchie at Café Struik 15.12.12

The year is coming to an end, we know! However I still have lekker awesome ingredients that I would like to boil, fry, bake, and roast for you. So set in your agendas Saturday 15th December 2012 - Café Struik, Amsterdam.

Please hit the but

ton - FWD - from this email to your friends, families, colleagues, enemies (good opportunity for reconciliation ;o)

This will be a great present from you to them, to Dutchie Amsterdam and I will make sure to care good care of all of YOU.

 

 

Menu - Café Struik

Hey you gourmets, 

Here is the menu to taste in a bit less than 50hrs (24.11.12 - 6pm). Will take place at Café Struik, Rozengracht 160 Amsterdam. Soul food with soul music.
Please bring change cash to make easier for Marta and Beatriz.
See you soon ;o)

2 weekends 2 sessions

Here are some developments of Dutchie Amsterdam for the last 2 weekends of November. I am quite excited about these new opportunities to cook for a broader number of people.

Hope you can visit and taste my cooking creations NeighbourFood Market and Café Struik.

 

Thank you very much Mr. Fred Van Der Boom for thanking this amazing photo of Rozengracht a few years ago ;o)

Click on the link and revisit some personal memories.

   

Last Saturday 13th...

Last Saturday 13th was a huge success at Café Struik. All because of you. Thank you all for bringing your partners, friends, colleagues and even pets ;o) Want to share some of the moments, which you all participated, or willing to be part of next time. Indeed there will be more cooking sessions in the near future with some of the best Dutch produce! Keeping you all posted. 

Cheers, 
Dutchie Amsterdam

Café Struik Menu

Here is the requested menu for tomorrow autumn celebration ;o) For sure will be a memorable day for all of us and savoury future for Dutchie Amsterdam.

Dutchie Amsterdam visits Café Struik

Hey all,

Wandering what delicious thing to do next Saturday 13th October in Amsterdam?

EXPLORE THE GREAT TASTE OF DUTCH FOOD
GUIDE YOUR 6TH SENSE TO GREAT GASTRONOMY

3 COURSE MEAL

CAFÉ STRUIK

SATURDAY 13.10.2012
From 6pm onwards
Rozengracht 160 Amsterdam

Let us meet at Struik.

FWD the word. Dank je

The Dutch taste experience - Part 2

Sharing with you all more photos of the The Dutch taste experience. Some people normally ask me where I purchase the fresh ingredients. Is not a straightforward answer. Because always depend on the season, butcher, fish monger and the veggie store. Biological markets and travelling outside Amsterdam, enables me to be introduced to what is best produced in Holland. Perhaps you want to join me of these days ;o)

Silky Pea Soup

 Mussels

 Beef - Hachee - Lamb

 Bitter Cookie Pudding

The Dutch taste experience

Hi everyone!

The colder days are setting in. Should this be the time to be nostalgic about the warm summer days or to embrace all the magic of autumn?
Correct, this early autumn magic brings us back the great season flavours. From a thick kabeljauw fillet to the first stews and/or adding a bock beer (soon).
A friend challenged me to make a representative meal of Dutch gastronomy for someone who has never enjoyed a thorough local meal. Below you can find the menu I created for that special evening. It was indeed a memorable experience with all the dishes brought over the table.
Observing my guest´s expressions reminded me a bit of the 1st taste experiences I had with home made Dutch food. Et voilá, everyone was delighted and pleased by the wonders of a heart-warming 4 course meal straight from my kitchen.
The beverage selection also matched perfectly with the hearty food selection.
I will soon share some nice shots of the assembled dishes as well.
Glad to share this interesting challenge and I will keep you posted on future ones ;o)

 

Independence day by the canal

The action took place on the 4th of July in Lijnbaansgrach, Workcycles Amsterdam. The reason... Independence Day. An amazing friend of mine invited me to take over the grill to make some traditional US delicacies. Such as dogs, burgers, corn, and some chicken. But also to present some of my own Dutch food deviations.

The BBQ could not have been any better. Lots of sun, biological meat, salads, beers and bunch of friends. What could go wrong? Well, I guess some pacing through wishful bikers to join the feast and us taking over the street.

Some BBQ folks were curious about the infamous rabbit with pears ( published in Het Parool)and what better occasion to share. But also made some hapjes with pork belly (scroll down for the recipe)

Workcycles creations 

Corn

 Rabbit with pears. In the background 2 fingers tall bio beef burgers and pork spice sausages.

 

  

Recipe in assembly order:

- Slices whole wheat bread(volkoren) lightly toasted over the charcoal.

- Home made spread: créme fraiche and finely minced mustard 

- Slices of cucumber 

- Slices of pork belly

- Radish sprouts

- American flags were sold out!!!

Dat was het. Heel lekker ;o)

Can almost bet next year there will be firework!!!

BBQ in Flevopark - 2

Some of the highlights of this BBQ was sharing a great weather with amazing friends and great food. Also my fav in this session was The Mackerel. Is normally an under rated fish, because of the bones and dryish fillet. However if you don't cook it to the bone you can have a echt lekker experience. This one I cooked had a bonus... 35grs of roe ;o)

 

And because the all purpose of BBQ in the park is about sharing, what about some high caliber chopped season asperges!!! I drizzled with my home made vinaigrette sauce.

BBQ in Flevopark

Last May 26th The Netherlands and some neighbour countries were positively affected by a heat wave. What to do in days like these? Of course a bbq, friends and a visit to Flevopark.
Prepared a few goodies to enjoy while the sun was setting.

Lamb rack coated with smoked bacon, sole fish steamed sole fish with dill, and mackerel with oil soaked purple onions. Also young potatoes boiled drizzled with vinaigrette and radish sprouts + beetroot salad. Oops... the toasted grill bread and melted goat cheese.

Suggestion: Add few Texels beers. The cold chilled wit matches well with the park feast ;o)

Will release some more photos soon. Eet smakelijk

Thank you and Lamb Burgers

Firstly would like to thank you all. For the likes, online and offline messages. ;o) Was beyond my wildest expectations, the level of support over the past week.

Your presence will definitely energize and inspire me in this cooking journey.

There are indeed more delicious dishes around the corner and creative work to share with you all.

Any suggestion, recommendation and invitation are greatly welcome.

MASSIVE THANK YOU

Leave you all with  another photo of the February “Taste Deviation” 1^st session.

Lamb burgers, with sautéed leeks, crispy smoked bacon, and sliced fries in brioche bun.

Dutchie Amsterdam interview in Het Parool

Thuiseten: Het Parool

"Vanaf de eerste aflevering van Thuiseten zijn we op zoek naar een allochtoon die zich serieus in de Nederlandse keuken verdiept. We hebben hem na ruim tweehonderd afleveringen gevonden..." rest of the interview HERE

by Nienke Denekamp and photos by Marc Driessen

Taste deviation

This video was recorded in a cold February Saturday morning. Responsible for this market atmosphere and brilliant cooking colours capture is the multi talented Luis Monteiro.

For sure we will be working together with ingredients of warmer seasons. 

Dutchie - a taste deviation by Tiago Vitorino from luismonteiro on Vimeo.

Dutch food

Well guess this is the beginning of many posts sharing my experiences around Dutch gastronomy. Wouldn't say gastronomy, but still remember the first taste of the dropje ;o) Yes was very bijzonder

Above one of my signature dishes: Farmer rabbit with Limburg pears and fried bread.