Dutch Shop
Dust off your clogs and check out this authentic European store. Even though Holland is halfway across the world there is a Dutch cultural haven right on our doorstep! Tucked away in a Sydney back street of Smithfield's sprawling industrial ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Print fact sheet - Pugs
Originally bred in China, over a thousand years ago, the Pug was brought to Europe by the Dutch East India Company. In Europe they became the dog of aristocrats and royalty holding high status amongst dog breeds. The pug became the official dog ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Thrive Concentrate Flower and Fruit
Box, both English and Dutch, make classic hedges and with regularly clipping create a lovely formal look but there are some other great options too. Camellias and smaller leaved, more compact growing varieties like Paradise Petite, create ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Nadine Gordimer
, Joseph Conrad's first novel, is a tale of personal tragedy as well as a broader meditation on the evils of colonialism. Set in the lush jungle of Borneo in the late 1800s, it tells of the Dutch merchant Kaspar Almayer, whose dreams of riches ... [... more]
Random House |
Paul Vincent
Set against the backdrop of the Dutch East Indies and Nazi-occupied Holland, this luminous novel delivers epic themes filtered through the rich imagination of a young girl. Living with her parents on the island of Java in the late 1930s, ... [... more]
Random House |
John Gregory Dunne
John Gregory Dunne wrote five other novels-Vegas; True Confessions; Dutch Shea, Jr.; The Red White and Blue; and Playland-and seven works of nonfiction, among which are the memoir-like Harp and two books that look at Hollywood, The Studio and ... [... more]
Random House |
Sweet Capsicum Chicken Casserole
This winter warming casserole is incredibly easy to prepare! The capsicums in this dish not only add a fantastic sweet flavour, they also add a splash of colour! Serve this dish with rice, pasta, or cous cous. In a large saucepan or dutch oven, ... [... more]
Nutrition Australia |
JLo's Bronx
Possibly the most successful and famous person who was born in The Bronx is Jennifer Lopez, popularly known as JLo. The Bronx is one of New York's five boroughs. It was named after the Bronck family, Dutch farmers who owned a huge tract of ... [... more]
Getaway |
Tulip Time
Tulip Time The fabulous tulip has its origins in Central Asia. It grew in mountainous coastal regions where there are freezing winters and hot dry summers. In the 16th century the Dutch took the tulip to Europe and it became an absolute ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Risotto with Vegetables
Cut onion, squash, bell peppers, and carrots into thin strips. Saute vegetable strips and garlic in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until tender; stir in chopped rosemary. Add 1 cup of vegetable broth and cook, stirring constantly, ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Quick Provencal Mushroom and White Bean Stew
In a Dutch oven or large stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, and thyme, and cook and stir until onion is very tender and mushrooms are slightly golden, about 8 minutes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Winter Vegetable Stew
Add salt or veggie broth powder to taste and lots of freshly ground black pepper. peel and cube all, put into a large stew pot or dutch oven, add water to cover. Let simmer for an hour or so, until all is nearly tender. simmer until the lentils ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
