The not so famous five dishes of Dutch cuisine My wonderful readers, I'm afraid that it's time for another Dutch phrase of the week. For expats, there are many ways to integrate with our denim loving hosts. Yes, language is key, as is doe maar effe normaal! But to really understand the Dutch, you've got to have a good grasp on the food that they love, which brings me to the … [Read more...] about Dutch Cuisine the Not so Famous Five Dishes
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That Is Another Cook, How to Speak English like Louis van Gaal
Dutch phrase of the week: Speak English like Louis van Gaal Louis van Gaal, is the Dutch manager of Manchester United. His grasp of English has amused, bemused, and confused many in my country of birth. The Dutch media has had lots of fun, highlighting his challenges when speaking English, which brings me to the subject of today's post, how to speak English like Louis van … [Read more...] about That Is Another Cook, How to Speak English like Louis van Gaal
The Hangover Comes Later/De Kater Komt Later
Dutch Phrase of the Week, the Hangover Comes Later If you followed the Shallow Man's advice about Oud en Nieuw in the Netherlands, then on the first day of 2015, you may well have woken up with a hangover. If you were really lucky (or unfortunate), you might have woken up with a complete stranger in your apartment, asking you if you'd recorded the oudejaarsconference. The … [Read more...] about The Hangover Comes Later/De Kater Komt Later
Oud en Nieuw in the Netherlands
It's Oud en Nieuw! It's Oud en Nieuw (New Years Eve) in the Netherlands. Perfect timing for a seasonal Dutch phrase of the week, this time all about Oud en Nieuw, and more importantly, the local tradities. Everything you need to know. The things I do for my readers! Nieuwjaar op z’n Nederlands! As I write this piece, sat at a table in my favorite cafe, … [Read more...] about Oud en Nieuw in the Netherlands
Seven Tips on How to Survive Dutch Service
How to Survive Dutch Service, Seven Essential Tips The Netherlands, and Amsterdam in particular is famous for its picturesque canals, beautiful (but badly dressed) women, international character and terrible, shocking, appallingly bad service, or as the Dutch call it ‘belabberde service’. With this in mind, the Shallow Man, staying true to his remit of educating, informing and … [Read more...] about Seven Tips on How to Survive Dutch Service