Food
Sep 29, 2009
Dutch cuisine is not exactly world famous. The Dutch themselves do not have a tradition of fine cooking, and hot meals are limited to one a day, traditionally in the evening.
Breakfast generally consists of sliced bread with cheese, sliced cold meat and/or jam. Most people have sandwiches for lunch with the addition of perhaps soup, a salad or fruit. For the evening meal, potatoes and vegetables are accompanied by a serving of meat or fish. This traditional diet is also the most economical.
In recent years, however, Dutch tastes have become more international and refined. You will find a large variety of products (tortillas, pasta dishes, rice, curry) in the regular supermarkets, and many restaurants offer a wide range of international dishes.