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New Dutch Food: A Tasting Tour from Eierbal to Dutch Wine

The best way to understand a country is to taste it.

In this second episode of our New Dutch Food mini-series, host Alix Perry takes you on a route packed with tasty ideas you’ll definitely want to remember. Every region in the Netherlands comes with its own flavours, stories, and landscapes.

Missed the first part? No worries, you can dive in at any moment to hear how Dutch kitchens are shaping the future of food. 👉 Listen to Part 1 here

In this second episode, we travel from the wide skies of the North to the Burgundian South, uncovering hidden gems along the way. You’ll learn why a fried egg snack is cultural heritage in Groningen, taste the salty produce of the Zeeland coast, and discover that yes - the Netherlands has its own thriving wine culture.

In this episode, you will discover:

  • The North: Why the 'Eierbal' creates internet drama in Groningen and how Westerzwam grows mushrooms on coffee grounds.

  • The East: Tasting Dutch wine at Vineyard Hof van Twente and exploring food forests with De Nieuwe Winkel.

  • The Green Heart: Dining inside a greenhouse at De Stadsjochies in Utrecht.

  • The Coast: A local twist on soy sauce in Rotterdam and fresh seafood straight from the North Sea in Zeeland.

  • The South: The comfort of Brabant's 'worstenbroodjes' and sipping wine overlooking the Limburg hills.

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Intro: Tasting the Netherlands

  • 01:30 The North: Eierballen & Circular Mushrooms

  • 03:50 The East: Vineyards & Food Forests

  • 06:15 The Green Heart: Greenhouse Dining

  • 08:30 The Coast: Soy Sauce & Zeeland Seafood

  • 10:45 The South: Worstenbroodjes & Limburg Wine

  • 12:15 Outro & Travel Tips

Ready to taste the Netherlands? If these places sparked your curiosity, head over to our website for more tips and inspiration for your own culinary adventure. 👉 Plan your trip: holland.com/food

Credits:

  • Host: Alix Perry

  • Production: Break The Wire Concepts for the Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions

  • Visual design: Le Bureau de L’eau

  • Research & Direction: Elmar Rekers & Ger de Gram

Orange Horizons is the official podcast by Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions, taking you beyond the guidebooks. In each episode, we explore inspiring stories and locations from the heart of Dutch culture, innovation and sustainability. From groundbreaking architecture to local art, design, and green travel experiences. Discover what makes the Netherlands truly unique, and let us inspire your next unforgettable journey to the Netherlands.

Follow us in your favorite podcast app and visit holland.com for more ideas, tips, and stories.

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Curious about the Netherlands beyond the tulips and canals? Orange Horizons takes you on an audio journey through the country's most surprising places, ideas, and people.

This podcast is made for travelers who want more than the obvious; whether you're into sustainable design, creative communities, unexpected nature escapes, or the best lesser-known cities for culture lovers. From farm-to-table trails and the most beautiful unknown beaches, to unique architecture sites and agro-tourism tips, we shine a light on what makes the Netherlands truly special.

Each episode blends storytelling with practical inspiration, so you can dream now, and plan your visit next.

So, hit subscribe and explore a more creative, conscious, and curious side of the Netherlands.

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