New York was entombed in the ice of a half dozen consecutive snowfalls on a recent February afternoon chosen for the first in a series of cook-offs to which I’d challenged blogger and celebrity chef ...

Pea soup is found all over the world, but in the Netherlands it is a wintertime specialty. “Erwtensoep” or more casually, “snert” is the rich, thick Dutch version of pea soup. It was often sold at ...

Pea soup appears in many cuisines, but few versions are as deeply comforting as the Dutch classic known as erwtensoep or ...

When wintery winds sweep down from the north and bring bitter weather to Holland, the indomitable Dutch relish the arrival of the big freeze. For them it is the wonderful, eagerly anticipated season ...

Mention skating the Rideau Canal and it's hard to not think of Beavertails. But there are other comfort foods associated with outdoor skating. In... Jan 31, 2011 — Mention skating the Rideau Canal and ...

Snert. Say it again — Snert. Now banish all those viscous, slimy associations popping into your head. The unfortunate similarity to ‘snort’ has little to do with the actuality of this Dutch pea soup, ...

In a blow to those who believe the English invented the thick pea soup, preparing a split pea broth has been recognised as a part of the Netherlands’ immaterial cultural heritage. ‘Many recipes have ...

Wash peas then soak in water for one hour. Drain the peas and place them in a large stock pot with water, pork and salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer slowly for 2 hours, stirring ...

EVERY time I go to the Highlands, I come back feeling like I have left a small part of my heart behind. I blame the expansive beauty of the landscape and the sense of freedom from city life. There is ...