Tuesday, September 25, 2012

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


Tuesday, September 18, 2012

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)