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Dutch Football

Dutch Football

Soccer (we’ll call it soccer, since we are in Canada)...

KLM - A Dutch Airline Legacy

KLM - A Dutch Airline Legacy

With Spirit Air closing down the in US recently, there's...

A Brief History of Speaking Dutch

A Brief History of Speaking Dutch

Have you ever wondered why or how things are called...

Dutch Time

Dutch Time

As we enter a new year, most of us probably...

A paiting of a Blaarkop bull.

Why Komijnekaas?

“Spiced Gouda” Cheese is a favourite for many people all...

Tea and The Dutch

Tea and The Dutch

With the cooler weather quickly approaching, our thoughts turn to...

Dutch-Canadian Farming

Dutch-Canadian Farming

Here in Grimsby, Ontario, we are excited to be next...

History of Hagelslag

History of Hagelslag

It's one of the most famous cultural-specific breakfasts in the...

80 Years of Freedom!

80 Years of Freedom!

Monday, May 5, 2025, marks 80 years since Nazi Germany...

Keukenhof Gardens

Keukenhof Gardens

Every spring in The Netherlands, there is a stunning display...

Droste Chocolate Retrospective

Droste Chocolate Retrospective

A brief overview of the history of Droste Cocoa.

Trains in the Netherlands

Trains in the Netherlands

As we all know, the Dutch people are incredibly innovative....

Taai Taai Traditions

Taai Taai Traditions

Dutch Sinterklaas has the most wonderful treats. Perhaps they are...

Dutch Chocolate Letters: A Timeless Holiday Treat

Dutch Chocolate Letters: A Timeless Holiday Treat

For centuries, the Netherlands has been renowned for its exceptional...

Red Cabbage History

Red Cabbage History

As the days are becoming shorter and cooler, it’s time...

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