White Melon: Types, Uses
The white melon is one of the special melons. White on the outside and white on the inside. However, there is another white variety that is hardly for sale, that is the white watermelon. You probably know...
Category: Fruits & Vegetables
How to Store Dates! 3 ways and 1 definitely not!
Dates can be stored in different ways. It depends a bit on in what quality the dates are or have been. Are the dates completely fresh, or have they already been frozen during transport or are...
When Are Figs Ripe?
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...
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...
