Little Dutch Classics
Small stories behind the Dutch groceries people grew up with. These are the pantry staples, breakfast habits, and snack rituals that make Dutch food culture so distinctive.
Hagelslag
Dutch chocolate sprinkles, usually eaten on buttered bread or crisp beschuit.
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Stroopwafels
Thin Dutch syrup waffles, best warmed over a cup of coffee or tea.
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Dutch Drop
Dutch licorice, from sweet and mild to salty and seriously bold.
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Ontbijtkoek
Spiced Dutch breakfast cake, often sliced thick and eaten with butter.
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Speculaas
Spiced Dutch cookies tied to coffee tables, colder months, and Sinterklaas traditions.
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Pannenkoeken
Dutch pancakes are thinner and larger than American pancakes, often eaten for lunch or dinner.
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Borrel Snacks
Kroketten, bitterballen, frikandellen, and other Dutch fried snacks made for borrel hour.
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Beschuit met Muisjes
Crisp Dutch rusks topped with butter and anise sprinkles to celebrate a newborn.
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