Regional Products in North Holland
Taste the richness of Old Holland
Gastronomy in North Holland - Experience the fruits of the Old Dutch commercial spirit
Laag Holland has a rich history of food production and trade with the ever-growing Amsterdam. That commercial spirit has left its mark to this day. Apart from the impressive warehouses and the once bustling ports, there is still plenty to do in for foodies in the many villages and towns. At Groot Cheese Farm you can, for example, buy real Beemster Cheese straight from the cheese machine. In Monnickendam you can relive the time of the old North Holland in a busy harbor full of (traditionally smoked) fish, such as eel, during the Monnickendammer Fishing Days. Those who feel like some action can pick their own fruit during specific days at de Toffe Peer Orchard in the Beemster. Would you like to supplement this culinary adventure with an educational moment? Then visit Jacobs Hoeve cheese farm, Henri Willig's location in Katwoude, where you can see exactly where the milk comes from and how it is made into cheese. And at Korenmolen de Nachtegaal in the Beemster, they explain in great detail how their delicious pancake mix is made, while the flowers and the bees ensure the production of the tastiest local honey. Delicious!
A product for every season - Be surprised all year round in Old Holland
Real foodies will enjoy Old Holland all year round. The range of regional products in this region of North Holland is so diverse that you can enjoy the goodies that the region has to offer in every season.
A number of products per season are highlighted below.
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Scrumptious Spring
Scrumptious Spring
Spring is in the air! After a Dutch winter, there is nothing better than feeling those first rays of sunshine that spring brings. The North Holland cows are also very eager to go back into the pastures. What could be better than some ice cream made from fresh Jersey cow's milk. At Jersey IJssalon north of Amsterdam you can taste the best homemade ice cream from Dutch cows in seven flavors!
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Sweet Summer
Sweet Summer
Not just humans enjoy the beautiful weather, nature also celebrates! The North Holland bees are busy all spring to make the first sweet honey of the year, which can be harvested at the beginning of the summer. At Beemster Honingzoet, beekeeper Marianne Eekhof sells the spring and summer honey from her bee colonies at a stall near her house twice a year. Don't miss out!
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Ambrosial Autumn
Ambrosial Autumn
Pumpkins and autumn are inextricably linked. Bring some of the beautiful orange, yellow and green colored pumpkins and gourds into your home for a real autumnal atmosphere. Pumpkin farm Bregman in Noordbeemster offers a wide range of pumpkins and gourds in autumn. Get the most beautiful pumpkins and gourds in all kinds of colors and sizes, for eating or decorating!
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Wild Winter
Wild Winter
Even in winter you can find many regional products in Old Holland. Why not do your shopping for the holidays at a local farmer? Nature farm Hardebol in Landsmeer is known for its delicious beef, pork and lamb from its own farm, but in the farm shop you will also find farm products such as eggs, flour, cheese, milk and other homemade delicacies. When you visit, take a look at the animal stable!