Dutch babies are puffed pancakes similar to Yorkshire pudding, made with eggs, milk, and flour. They were possibly named by the children of Victor Manca, who ran a popular restaurant in Seattle. They are best served immediately and can be topped with lemon juice, powdered sugar, jams, or honey. They can also be flavored with […]
A Dutch auction starts with a high price that drops until an item is sold. It is used for items not expected to fetch a high price or to sell quickly. It can also refer to an online auction where several identical items are sold together. Dutch auction can refer to two very different processes […]
Pennsylvania Dutch are descendants of Germanic peoples who emigrated to America before the 19th century. They speak a West Central German or Swiss dialect and practice various faiths, including Anabaptism. The Amish and Mennonites are the most prominent groups within the Pennsylvania Dutch population, with the Amish being known for their simple and conservative lifestyle […]
The Netherlands has a variety of desserts, including everyday sweets like vla and stroopwafels, special occasion treats like poffertjes and appeltaart, and holiday season favorites like banket and oliebollen. Vla is a pudding made with milk, eggs, and sugar, while stroopwafels are wafer biscuits with caramel-like syrup. Poffertjes are small pancakes with butter and powdered […]
The Dutch oven, a versatile metal pot, has been popular since colonial times. It was named after its origin in Holland and was used for baking, cooking, and heating over a fire. It is still used today in camping and cookware sets. A long-revered utensil in the kitchen, the Dutch oven is as popular now […]
Dutch Gouda cheese is a semi-hard cheese made from cow’s milk, with seven types ranging from one month to two or more years old. Artisanal cheeses are richer and more flavorful than commercially produced ones. Gouda is used in sauces and pairs well with beer, Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, or Shiraz. Dutch Gouda cheese […]
The Dutch cap is a traditional headdress worn by women in the Netherlands, with the Volendam cap being the most recognizable. It is made of white cotton, lace, or muslin and is worn on special occasions to indicate social class. The design varies by province, with some having long brims or cords to tie under […]
Dutch process chocolate is created by adding alkali to natural cocoa powder, resulting in a smoother, darker cocoa. It was invented by Dutch chocolatier Coenraad Johannes van Houten. Natural cocoa powder is created using the Broma process, which produces a slightly bitter, reddish powder. When baking, it is important to note whether a recipe calls […]
Dutch cocoa is cocoa powder treated with an alkali to neutralize natural acids, making it more soluble and milder in flavor. It cannot be used as a substitute for unprocessed cocoa in recipes that call for baking soda. The process was developed in 1828 by Coenraad Johanness van Houten, who also developed a hydraulic press […]
Dutch pancakes, also known as German pancakes or Bismarks, are sweet baked pancakes that can be topped with fruit, yogurt, or sugar. The dish is made with flour, milk, and eggs and puffs up in the oven before collapsing into a crater shape. The recipe dates back to the early 1900s and can be flavored […]
“Dutch courage” is the term for bravery obtained by drinking alcohol, with origins in England’s enmity towards the Netherlands. The term may have come from English soldiers challenging Dutch bravery, or from the Dutch supplying England with goods during the bubonic plague while drunk. Other theories link it to the Dutch invention of gin. These […]
Dutch disease occurs when a country’s economy is damaged after an increase in income, often due to the discovery of natural resources. This leads to a lack of competitiveness in other markets and reliance on imports, causing the economy to suffer. Dutch disease is a term used to describe a condition in which a country’s […]
