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Schiermonnikoog is an island that’s a 45min car drive and only a one-hour bus drive away from Groningen.
“Monnik” means “monk”, “schier” is an archaic word meaning “grey”, referring to the colour of the monks’ habits, and “oog” translates as “island”. The name Schiermonnikoog can therefore be translated as Grey Monk Island.- (Wikipedia)
This is my favourite rhubarb recipe, and everyone who tried it loved the mixture of sour rhubarb and the sweet crust.
For the ones who are not familiar with speculaas, this is a type of spiced shortcrust biscuit, traditionally baked on St Nicholas’ feast in the Netherlands and Belgium and around Christmas in Germany. You can also buy it as a spice for baking, or as sandwich spread (Speculoos).
Spiced with Speculaas kruiden (nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger), thin and crunchy speculaas biscuits bring a spicy twist to this classic Italian dessert.
This version is without coffee, therefore also child friendly.
You may have had this traditional Dutch apple tart at a birthday party, or work celebration, and they can be purchased at supermarkets. But as with most treats, a homemade version tastes so much better!
Here is a recipe to make your own apple tart; you can opt to leave out the walnuts or raisins if you don’t like them.
One of the most important events each year for a child is their birthday. So you do not want to disappoint your child and throw a party that is not up to the standards of Dutch kids.
