What is it? Thyme is an aromatic herb with small leaves and a delightful, savory scent. Originally, it grows around the Mediterranean, where it has been used for centuries in cooking and as a medicinal herb. Thyme has a warm, earthy flavor with a hint...
What is it? Basil is a wonderfully aromatic herb with a sweet, slightly spicy tang. Originally from Southeast Asia and Africa, it's now a staple in Italian cuisine, while Thai basil is commonly used in Asian dishes. You'll recognize basil by its fresh flavor, and it's...
Wat is het? Basilicum is een heerlijk aromatisch kruid met een zoete kruidige zeur. Oorspronkelijk komt het uit Zuidoost-Azië en Afrika, maar inmiddels niet meer weg te denken uit de Italiaanse keuken en wordt Thaise basilicum veel gebruikt in de Aziatische keuken. Je herkent basilicum...
Gourmetten The Dutch Christmas classic: cooking together at the table with small pans. Dutch ingredients: potatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, root vegetables, beef and pork. Rollade (pork or beef) A traditional favourite during Christmas dinner. Dutch ingredients: pork or beef, carrots, parsnips, leeks. Stewed pears (Gieser Wildeman) Sweet, soft...
At Eat2Gather, we closely follow culinary trends and developments. We enjoy exploring innovative concepts, flavour combinations and sensory applications. In modern gastronomy, the total experience is no longer just about taste: it is, as they so beautifully put it, about multisensory enjoyment: tasting, smelling, seeing,...
... a salt-loving plant that grows on salty soil along the coast. This crunchy green vegetable absorbs the salty water from its surroundings, giving it its unique, slightly salty taste. In the past, samphire was even used as a source of minerals for sailors to...
Our Dutch coast has much more to offer us than we often realise. From samphire and seaweed to mussels and oysters, the sea and the beach are full of ingredients that are surprisingly close by and sustainable. More and more chefs are drawing inspiration from...
It may sound grand and complicated, but sustainable cooking is easier than you think. It's mainly about being conscious of what ends up on your plate and how you approach cooking. A few examples: Choose seasonal produce – seasonal fruit and vegetables are often fresher, tastier...
Since April 2025, I have been delighted to be part of the Eat2Gather team. After studying Hotel Management in Maastricht, I quickly realised that my heart lies in organising experiences that bring people, food and atmosphere together. The combination of culinary delights and organisation is...
The French themselves like to say, ‘Un fromage pour chaque jour de l'année...