Iedereen kent ze wel en veel mensen vinden het de beste snack bij een koud biertje: de bitterbal. Maar waarom heet de bitterbal zo? Het is ten slotte geen bal met een bittere smaak… De bitterbal is van oorsprong een gefrituurd vleesragoutballetje. Deze werden vroeger...
Meer focus Kortere meetings dwingen om vooraf scherp te kiezen wat écht besproken moet worden. Doelen zijn duidelijker, de agenda is strakker en gesprekken blijven relevanter. Daardoor wordt minder afgedwaald en komt de kern sneller op tafel. Hogere energie Kortere meetings sluiten beter aan op het natuurlijke energieniveau...
At Eat2Gather, we love dishes with a story. And Beef Wellington is one of those classics that effortlessly combines history, craftsmanship and culinary refinement. The story goes that Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington, organised a festive banquet every year after his victory over...
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...
... 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...
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...
The French themselves like to say, ‘Un fromage pour chaque jour de l'année...
That chocolate is a beloved treat worldwide, everyone knows that. But what you especially WANT to know is that chocolate can also be good for you. After all, chocolate has some really good properties. For instance, chocolate contains antioxidants, which your skin likes. They protect...
In South Korea, barbecuing at the table is the most normal thing in the world! Many restaurants (and even at home) have built-in grills in the middle of the table. You grill your own meat, fish or vegetables, and eat it immediately - often rolled...
In the Amsterdam of old, clean drinking water was scarce. The canals served not only as a navigation route, but also as an open sewer - making the water unfit for drinking. The solution? Beer. But not the kind we know today. It was often...