The Dutch food massacre

I’m sure we’re all aware that culinary differences around the globe can be astonishing. What some people consider to be a delicacy others wouldn’t feed to their dog. But still, can a 30 mile drive make the difference between really great food (as found in my hometown Antwerp, Belgium) and truly disgusting food, as often being served in neighboring Holland? Yes, it can. I spent the weekend in blazing sunshine near yet another upscale marina in Southern Holland with some friends from my former diving school. 30°C/90°F after a chilly and wet month of July, perfect company and not too many physical discomforts: the setting for a great time at the truly beautiful Dutch coast. Unfortunately, we were still trying to hold on to the belief at least one restaurant would serve us something decent. We were wrong. Let me quote the Guardian to set the mood: The...