Comments on: A Taste of Holland

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By: Marieke

Marieke — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:31:43 +0000

Hi Patricia,

Yes I’ve heard of it and I am going to check it out very soon myself!

Thanks,

Marieke

By: Patricia Gabriel

Patricia Gabriel — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:29:38 +0000

Hi Marieke,

I’m sure you’ve heard of this new French bakery in Amsterdam: http://www.lefournil.nl/index.html
It was very busy and they had a large assortment of bread. A bit more expensive than most bakeries, but worth it!

They just opened a branch in Hilversum.

Happy Holidays!
Patricia

By: Marieke

Marieke — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:29:25 +0000

Hello Sandra,

Yes, I am curious to read it.

Success,

Marieke

By: sandra avital

sandra avital — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:22:46 +0000

Oh thank you soooooooo much, Marieke, it helps me alot!!
It’s so kind of you to take the time to answer my questions.
I’m beginning to understand the traditions of bread in Holland. I’m hoping to write an article about it, could i submit it to you, I would very much appreciate to have an “authentic” advice
Thanks again

sandra

By: Marieke

Marieke — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:14:07 +0000

Hello Sandra,

Your friend is right for the most part. The majority of people in Holland eat these sort of pre-sliced brown and white breads and soft (white)rolls, either from the supermarket or the bakery. 90% of these bakeries in Holland get their flour from the same supplier. There is diversity in types of bread (like the tijgerbrood, al kinds of breads with seeds and nuts, multi-grain etc, but it’s all the same quality of flour and made in great quantities in factories). This bread is not all bad, but especially the very cheap bread is more like chewing gum than bread and forget about the crunchy crust. But the good news is that there is also another (much smaller obviously) ‘movement’ of bakers (the ones I mention in the list for example) that bake unbelievably good breads the artisanal way. Better quality ingredients, stone floors, longer proving times etc. so lots more taste. Like with other food items like coffee, chocolate etc. it’s a very specific group of quality seeking people who visit these places and appreciate the quality enough to pay more.
The good news is also that Holland is small and densely populated so good bread does not have to be far away.

I think this story is the same in many countries.

Another and also more positive way of looking at bread and baking in Holland is the historical perspective. We have all kind of (regional) specialities that we could and should be proud of and that are delicious).

I am thinking of the Friese Suikerbrood (Frysian Sugar Loaf)
The staple slice of whole wheat bread with cheese (bruine boterham met kaas)can be very nice when fresh and of good quality
Kruidkoek (spice cake)
Kerstbrood (Christmas bread with almond paste)

Please let me know if I can answer any specific question you might have.

Marieke

By: sandra avital

sandra avital — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:10:28 +0000

Hello Marieke
I’m actually working on a book project about breads from all over the world and I would appreciate if you could help me with the traditions of bread in Holland. A few months ago, a friend of mine spent a few days in Holland and he told me that most of the breads there were molded, black or white and mostly bought in supermarkets. He told me about Tijerbrood, knipbruinn, poempen licht.. but he never told me about the wonderful artisan breads as shown on the links you kindly gave here. Could you please help me??
Thank you so much

sandra

By: Marieke

Marieke — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:34:33 +0000

Hello MYC, You can try the places that sell bread made by Menno 't Hoen. He uses the real French flour. His bread is sold at the Organic Market, location Eendrachtsplein held every Tuesday. Also at Z&M delicatessen, Veerhaven 13. For more information and addresses check out these sites: www.dupain.nl www.bijjan.nl Enjoy!

By: MYC

MYC — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:21:04 +0000

Hello. Where can I find french baguette in Rotterdam? De Taartarchitecten doesn’t make baguette. Thank you

By: Eliza

Eliza — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:14:12 +0000

Thank you very much for this list. I’m planning a trip to Holland and it’s really great to have it.

By: Paula

Paula — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:21:14 +0000

Hallo!
Binnenkort gaan we in Amersfoort van start. Als lunchroom/stadscafe gecombineerd met een klein bed and breakfast met 4 schitterende kamers middenin het centrum, precies tegenover de St. Joriskerk.
We gaan ons specialiseren in thee/koffie/broodjes/soepen/salades van een hoge kwaliteit. Vers en biologisch (brood van de bakker op de Zuidsingel!). Je hoeft dus straks niet meer te zoeken als je iets wilt hebben in Amersfoort. Ook gaan we Australian Homemade Icecream aanbieden!
Kom langs en kom genieten.
Groeten,
Paula Pauline en Lisette

By: Marieke

Marieke — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 14:01:31 +0000

Hello Patricia,

I am not that familiar with Amersfoort myself. I can give you the following information (but I haven’t checked it out myself I have to say):

Artisanal Bakery in the city centre, bakes bread on stone floor:
Bakkerij Boersma
Zuidsingel 60
3811HD Amersfoort
Tel: 033-4720571

Maybe this one for your baguette:
Déli café français
Varkensmarkt 3
3811LD Amersfoort
Tel: 033-4638769

Cheap cooking nicknack’s/gifts
Dille & Kamille Amersfoort
Krommestraat 36
3811CC Amersfoort
Tel: 033-4618766

Big store with lots of cooking utensils
Oldenhof Kookkado
Langestraat 77
3811AC Amersfoort
Tel: 033-4759582

Turkish Bakery with Baklava’s and Turkish pizza
Umut Baklava
Zuidsingel 65
3811HD Amersfoort
Tel: 033-4779662

Mercuur’s Patisserie & Delicatessen
Leusderweg 149
Amersfoort

Have Fun!

Marieke

PS: There is also a culinary Museum in Amersfoort called ‘Culinair Museum Mariënhof’ located at the Kleine Haag 2. It’s open every day except on Mondays.

By: Patricia Gabriel

Patricia Gabriel — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 13:13:48 +0000

Wow! This list is great. I can’t wait to visit these places. Do you know of any food shops/bakeries in Amersfoort that is worth mentioning? I’m not having luck finding a really good baguette.

thanks!