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The world at table: at dinner in Amsterdam

Welcome to Holland!
Here we are in Amsterdam , a city that has one of the major centers of Renaissance throughout Europe.
Also referred to as ” the Venice of the North” for its system of canals,
is a small but lively esrtemamente for its many cultural activities ,
for ancient and modern architecture and its museums.

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Starting our tour of the city , we find that there are many things to see:
Dam Square , you can consider the nerve center of Amsterdam,
in this square is the Royal Palace,
residence of the Queen of Holland and the New Church , to clear the neoclassical style.
It ‘ a place so large that during the holiday season, here is equipped a skating rink on ice.

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The Flower Market,
is an absolute must for those who visit this city .
And  it’s unique in all the world , for those who love flowers is a real pleasure to get lost in the middle of tuipani , daffodils, hyacinths.
Opened in 1862
developed and became the most famous flower market of Holland …
whatever your favorite flower , you will find it here for sure!

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Vondelpark,
is a park of over 45 hectares , considered the green lung of the city,
almost a city institution , the park is an outdoor theater,
often are held in summer outdoor concerts and a golf tournament .

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Van Gogh Museum,
This site houses the most important collection of works by the painter considered an ” absolute genius .”
The museum was renovated and an entire floor is devoted to other Dutch artists .

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Park Keukenhof
is located halfway between Amsterdam and a village called Lisse,
the park is called the garden of Europe , and especially in the spring becomes a riot of colors .

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Dutch cuisine is undoubtedly a simple and little elaborated,
you usually eat a complete meal , preceded by  a soup and at the end always  a dessert .
We taste some typical dishes together !

Erwtensoep , is a soup made of peas with ham and sausage.

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Another soup,
but less dense than the previous bonensoep The Bruine , based on dark beans , also prepared with ham and sausage

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The third soup that is proposed to us is the Hunkessoep , potato , green beans and white beans

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Tasted Frikandel now , a very spicy sausage , made with the residue of pork

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Bitterballen , are fried croquettes ,
made with cream filling and dense beef and covered with eggs, flour and breadcrumbs

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Fish is another star of Dutch cuisine
a primary role is assumed dall’aringa , is also known in the Lekkerbekje , white fish fried in batter

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The Hutspot is prepared with carrots and mashed potatoes and served with a braised beef called Klapstuk

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Dessert trolley ? Aan je !

Here come the Poffrtjes , like small pancakes but sweeter and thicker

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 Stroopwafel is a great biscuit filling of caramel

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It ends with a fantastic apple pie … much used on birthdays

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Dag  Amsterdam!
Thank you for this dream fragrant and full of colors you gave us ! …
My confortable sofa is waiting for me as always, coming up with my hot espresso  …
And …do u like  the trip?
At the next !

And … the journey continues!

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  1. donatella says

    Ciao cara, sempre viaggi bellissimi, sarei proprio curiosa di sapere come sono fatti i Bitterballen, slurp! Grazie per i sogni che ci fai fare sempre!