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Santé! or should I say: op uw gezondheid!? – Dutch Wines. Posted by Sten on May 28, 2014
Nederlandse wijn. Yes, you read that right, it is a thing. However, wijn in the Netherlands is very rare and scarce. That has not always been the case. Before the Middeleeuwen (Middle Ages), wine was very popular, and the Netherlands actually had a climate that allowed for wine production. Wine grapes were probably already planted during the reign of the Romans…
European Elections! Posted by Sten on May 22, 2014
Europese verkiezingen (European Elections) always have a lower turnout than national elections. That is not different in the Netherlands. Here, people have the opportunity to vote today for the new European Parliament. They vote for national and local parties, that will then represent them in the European Parliament in the European parties. This year, the new Commission President…
Language Listening Lesson – Het Verhaal van Mark Posted by Sten on May 17, 2014
Summer is slowly approaching. However, these past two weeks have been rainy, very windy, cold… Nothing you would expect from a great summer! So while we are reviving the cold winter months with blankets and hot chocolates, why also not some cozy Dutch? Let’s start off with the first Triple L! (Language Listening Lesson) The following story…
Eindexamen – Could you do it? Posted by Sten on May 14, 2014
The Dutch high school students are shivering and fearful these days. The next two to three weeks will be crucial for their future – heel belangrijk (very important).What they have done in the last three years and what they will do in these few weeks is going to decide what university they can go to, what job they…
Cinco de Mayo in the Netherlands Posted by Sten on May 8, 2014
You may think of tacos, corn, Spanish guitars and a lot of celebration when you hear Cinco de Mayo, but in the Netherlands the 5th of May has a different meaning. It has much more to do with the official capitulation of the Nazis on this day exactly 69 years ago. Bevrijdingsdag (Liberation Day) on May…
Food With Alessia: Dutch Breakfast (with video) Posted by Sten on Apr 21, 2014
The purpose of these “Food with Alessia” posts is to demonstrate and try some Dutch foods! Together with my Italian friend Alessia, who does not know so much about Dutch food yet, I will post a video every two weeks with an accompanying post. So get ready to enjoy some very delicious minutes of Dutch…
Easter Revolution – The Passion Posted by Sten on Apr 17, 2014
Tonight, April 17, 2014 is, or here in the Netherlands was, a huge event. It tries to bring the people back to what currently already half of the Dutch population has forgotten or has never known. Something that had always been part of Dutch culture, no matter how divided it was. I am talking about…