When Are Figs Ripe? For picking and eating!
Figs are in different colours, sizes and flavours. In the Netherlands, the purple fig tree is often in the garden. The fig is a sham fruit and both the kernels, the skin, and the...
Category: Fruits & Vegetables
How to Freeze Tomato Paste? Very easy!
Tomatoes are one of the most commonly used vegetables in Dutch cuisine. Logical. because it is a versatile and tasty product. You can also make a lot with it, such as sauces, tapenades and purees. But can...
Can You Freeze Tomatoes? Yes! you can
Tomatoes are so tasty and versatile that they are often used in Dutch cuisine. Often as a base for sauces, stir-fries or raw in salads. How can you freeze tomatoes? Clean whole fresh tomatoes under the...
How to Season Mashed Potatoes? – 7 tasty ways
How to Season Mashed Potatoes? How delicious is it to make mashed potatoes and then season it with various fresh or dried herbs. Mashed potatoes are delicious with all types of vegetables and are...
Types of Melon: Features & Facts
Melons have been eaten for thousands of years. There is much evidence that in ancient Egypt large tracts of land were cultivated specifically to grow melons. This to create their own food source, but also for...
When Is Galia Melon Ripe?
When is Galia Melon Ripe? It is always difficult to tell if a Galia melon is ripe. Then you’re in the store and you don’t know what to look for. In this article, you can...
When Is Watermelon Ripe? Many facts!
The watermelon is by far the most eaten melon in the Netherlands. This large green melon with its red flesh contains a lot of water, 95% to be exact. It is difficult to estimate when you...
Papaya Ripe! When is that so?
The papaya is a fruit that belongs to the melon family. The fruit grows high in the tree, under a leaf cover and on the trunk. The taste of the papaya is about the same as...
10 Types Of Pumpkin And How To Use It!
A ripe pumpkin can be recognized by the hollow sound when tapped gently. There are many types, sizes and colors of pumpkins, some edible and some not. Gourds are an inedible pumpkin. Below are 10 types of...
How to Season Pumpkin? Multiple Variations
How to season pumpkin? Below you can read with which herbs and spices you can flavor a pumpkin. You can not only flavor it with herbs, but also with other seasonings such as grated...
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