Meal box popularity persists for Christmas dinners in the Netherlands

15 hours, 24 minutes ago

Inflation impact clear this Christmas season, labor union warns

NL Times

Employees at major Dutch retailers are voicing frustration over increasingly meager holiday gifts from their employers, with labor union FNV pointing to "Christmas inflation" as a growing issue. While some companies hand out minimal items like ladles or branded Christmas ornaments, others issue gift cards that require workers to spend additional money at their own stores. At Albert Heijn's distribution …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

I'm charging my family and friends £75 for Christmas dinner - there will be no turkey and my wife thinks I'm mad, but I'm not worried about being labelled a Scrooge

Daily Mail

For many, the festive period is usually a time of giving. But with a cost-of-living crisis, one Scrooge-like businessman has decided that he will charge family and friends £75 to attend his Christmas dinner. Richard Carter, owner of card reader company Lopay, says he is tired of always footing the bill and being the one left buying others rounds during …

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4 days, 3 hours ago

I'm a mother-of-seven but manage to cook Christmas dinner for £25 and I get the kids' presents from Facebook

Daily Mail

A mother-of-seven has revealed how she's doing the festive season on a tight budget. Mother-of-seven Tess Giddings, 36, from Bournemouth, revealed how she's doing the festive season on a tight budget Tess said Christmas dinner doesn't have to cost a fortune, saying for nine of them, it costs £25. Tess often hits the headlines due to her savvy tips and …

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4 days, 3 hours ago

How naturists celebrate Christmas (and navigate cooking dinner naked)

The Independent

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4 days, 3 hours ago

Gordon Ramsay reveals his key rule to make sure Christmas dinner goes smoothly as he plans to host 25 people for festive lunch

Daily Mail

The celebrity chef revealed he will be sit down with 24 others for the big meal Gordan Ramsay has revealed how he will be spending Christmas this year, revealing he'll be forgoing the traditional turkey dish and his step-by=step guide to serving dinner for 25. Though the Ramsay Christmas meal might look different to many others in the UK, with …

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5 days, 6 hours ago

Popular supermarket is giving away free Christmas food item to shoppers this weekend - find out how to claim yours

Daily Mail

Morrisons is spreading Christmas cheer by giving away a traditional festive food item to thousands of shoppers this weekend. Morrisons is spreading Christmas cheer by giving away carrots to thousands of shoppers this weekend Andy Todd, Senior Carrot Buyer at Morrisons, said: 'Christmas is a magical time of year and we want to help our customers celebrate in any way …

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6 days, 1 hour ago

Popular restaurant chain unveils Christmas menu with two-course deals for under £22 - plus enjoy festive cocktails, unmissable prizes and more

Daily Mail

SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. With six limited-edition dishes newly released, as well as a two-course set menu from £21.95, limited-edition cocktails and prizes to be won, TGI Fridays is set to be the ultimate Christmas dining destination this season. TGI Fridays Festive Two Course Set Menu TGI Fridays, everyone’s favourite American-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar, is spreading extra holiday …

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1 week ago

Cost of Christmas dinner in 2024 revealed - and why it’s not bad news for everyone

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Turkey has jumped from £4.21 per kilo to £4.29, an increase of four per …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Why we can’t let TikTok food trends kill off the cookbook

The Independent

The first cookery book I ever bought, in my teens, was the Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook, featuring pies, pasta and puddings rendered in 80s Technicolor, alongside simple recipes. In adulthood, I moved on to Nigel Slater, Nigella Lawson and Gordon Ramsay for my early-Noughties dinner parties – though I couldn’t be doing with Jamie Oliver and his “bish-bash-bosh”, “pukka” this …

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1 week, 2 days ago

‘Dining out has evolved rapidly; food biggest way of entertainment’

The Hindu

Dining out on payday or celebrating a birthday to eating out regularly now is part of a fast evolved food scene in the country. The duo was sharing their thoughts in the session titled ‘The Joy of Food’, moderated by Prabalika M. Borah, Senior Assistant Editor at The Hindu, Hyderabad. Both Ms. Prabhu and Ms. Devidayal agreed that molecular gastronomy, …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Indulgent, comforting, and festive: Discover the top 10 food and drink picks to transform your winter season

Daily Mail

Winter is here, and with it comes the perfect excuse to indulge in comforting flavours and festive treats! Get serious about spirits This winter, elevate your sipping experience with 820 Spirits' range of premium dry gins and aged rum, perfect for those who love bold, unsweetened flavours. A tipple with sumptuous flavour This winter, treat yourself to the luxurious, award-winning …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Gen Z shun traditional Christmas food in favour of ‘Insta-worthy’ loaded fries

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Young people are feasting on loaded fries instead of mince …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Christmas hampers more expensive this year; deemed necessary due to labor shortages

NL Times

Christmas hampers have become more expensive this year, and are becoming an increasingly important way for employers to show appreciation to their staff, Christmas hamper sellers told ANP. The Christmas hamper and other gifts throughout the year are "more important than ever" for employers to keep staff satisfied and retain them, according to trade organization Promotional Product Professionals. “There is …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Jingle-balling on a budget: How to throw the ultimate Christmas party - complete with irresistible nibbles (that won't break the bank!)

Daily Mail

The tree is up, cheesy songs are playing on a loop, and you’re knee-deep in mince pies: it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Let Iceland and The Food Warehouse take the reins when it comes to feeding your guests - their wide selection of ready-to-cook bites are a game-changer Take every shortcut possible and let Iceland and The …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Christmas dinner cost rise revealed as prices of potatoes and parsnips soar

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The average cost of a …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Stress-free Christmas dinner tips: Plan, cook and avoid leftovers

The Independent

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Know what needs to be ready at what time and plan your space well.” …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

How Christmas markets have turned into 'hell on earth': Instagram vs Reality snaps reveal they're being ruined by huge queues and teeming crowds

Daily Mail

Seasonal jingles, mulled wine, and tasty German baked goods are not the only things Britons associate with Christmas markets. In London, many took to social media to slam Mayfair's Novikov Christmas market - hosted by the swanky restaurant of the same name. Pictured, the expectation versus the reality in Liverpool The situation further up north is no better, as visitors …

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3 weeks ago

Best supermarket Christmas food to order 2024

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sainsbury’s Christmas food to order 2024 open image in gallery Sainsbury’s has unveiled …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

The future of corporate Christmas Hampers in 2024

NL Times

Christmas hampers have become a cornerstone of festive traditions in the Netherlands, especially for businesses looking to show appreciation to their employees. Themes that dominate 2024 Christmas hampers This year, eco-friendly and sustainable products take center stage as companies strive to align their festive gifting with green initiatives. Customization: The key to memorable hampers Personalization has become a defining feature …

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1 month ago

The traditional Christmas dish the UK is turning its back on

The Independent

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1 month ago

Grocery chains vie for a place on Thanksgiving tables with turkey dinner deals and store brands

Associated Press

NEW YORK — With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, Walmart, Target, Aldi and other grocers are competing for a place on holiday tables with turkey dinner deals and other promotions to tempt Americans who haven’t recovered from recent food price inflation. Target’s version for four people costs $20, $5 less than the company’s 2023 Thanksgiving meal, and includes a …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

KFC's festive menu is back - including a fan favourite item that completely sold out last year

Daily Mail

KFC has unveiled its Christmas menu, kickstarting the festive season with a tempting selection of chicken treats. For turkey sceptics, the American franchise is offering up a number of succulent chicken Christmas alternatives, including the Stuffing Tower Burger, which will be available from 11 November KFC has unveiled its Christmas menu, kickstarting the festive season with a tempting selection of …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chip shop launches its fried Christmas dinner with bizarre twist on festive family meals

Daily Mail

A chip shop has launched a mouth-watering deep-fried Christmas dinner featuring battered turkey, pigs in blankets and Brussels sprouts. The festive feast is brainstormed by Cromars Classic Fish and Chips in St Andrews, Scotland, and is expected to have all the trimmings. Cromars Classic Fish and Chips in St Andrews has launched a mouth-watering deep-fried Christmas dinner featuring battered turkey, …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Popeyes launches its first-ever Christmas menu with take on British festive classics

Daily Mail

Popeyes has announced several items inspired by a 'classic Christmas roast' Popeyes has launched its first ever Christmas menu - with prices starting at just £1.50. You can even get your Christmas fix in their breakfast menu, as the new festive roll includes sausages and bacon, as well as the cranberry sauce and hash brown. Popeyes has launched its first …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lidl Christmas advert 2024: Budget retailer vies for John Lewis' crown with a heartwarming advert about giving directed by an Oscar-winner

Daily Mail

Lidl has thrown its Santa hat into the ring for this year's most heartwarming Christmas advert this year. Sainsbury's has unveiled its 2024 Christmas advert, which draws inspiration from Roald Dahl's BFG The advert then takes viewers to Sainsbury's employee Sophie, who is putting trolleys away outside the supermarket in snowy conditions. The Christmas advert showcases a range of the …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Modern Mosaic: Jyoti Nautiyal's Bauhaus Dining Collection Takes Form

New Indian Express

Furniture designer Jyoti Nautiyal has created a new dining collection called Bauhaus, which celebrates the aesthetics of modern living rooms. The range features dinner plates and coffee mugs that combine art and craftsmanship, with geometric motifs and a focus on practicality and simplicity. The collection showcases the designer's attention to detail and her commitment to creating pieces that reflect the …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why RecipeTin Eats: Tonight, Nagi Maehashi's new cookbook, is a Christmas gift to booksellers

ABC

The biggest new book of 2024 isn't the latest Liane Moriarty novel or a Jane-Harper-esque crime thriller. It's a cookbook — RecipeTin Eats: Tonight, food writer Nagi Maehashi's follow-up to her bestselling 2022 debut, Dinner. In a category dominated by celebrity chefs and complex recipes requiring a long list of ingredients, Maehashi's website — RecipeTin Eats — and her books …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Best supermarket Christmas food to order in 2024, from Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, M&S and more

The Independent

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Restaurant boom overshadows bars and cafes as nightlife trend shifts

Dutch News

The Netherlands' restaurant industry is booming, with a significant decline in bars and cafés. Event catering has become the preferred destination for a night out, with the number of event caterers growing rapidly. Restaurants, bars, and cafés have all seen a decline in popularity, with the number of restaurants and cafés decreasing by over 30% since 2007.

Restaurant boom overshadows bars and cafes as nightlife trend shifts

Dutch News

The Netherlands' restaurant industry is booming, with a significant decline in bars and cafés. Event catering has emerged as the preferred destination for a night out, with the number of event caterers growing rapidly. Restaurants and cafés have been steadily declining, with event catering taking over in terms of popularity and growth.

2 months ago

Start planning your festive season with these must-try foodie spots and products

The Independent

Who says Christmas should only be enjoyed in December? Enjoy the festive period mindfully with alcohol-free spirits For those hoping to enjoy Christmas while cutting back on alcohol, SENTIA Spirits offers functional alcohol alternatives tailored to health-conscious adults, perfect for mixing into delightful mocktails. With a 1950s-US aesthetic, an incredible menu of burgers, hot dogs, wings, and dirty fries, plus …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Best recipe boxes and meal delivery kits 2024

The Independent

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

No halwai, no caterer: Delhi couple uses Swiggy to order food for engagement party

Hindustan Times

In Indian weddings, a halwai was usually considered an integral part of the celebrations. An X user said she attended an engagement ceremony where the couple ordered food for guests online instead of getting the event catered, as is the norm. Take a look at the viral post below: The picture caught Swiggy’s attention and the food delivery platform responded …

Food Delhi Order Engagement Party Uses Swiggy

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Waitrose expands into meal kits with Dishpatch takeover

The Independent

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘My best meal was at a friend’s house’: The new dinner party rules

The Independent

We haven’t heard the phrase “unprecedented times” for a while. According to journalist Katherine Ormerod, who’s one of millions that have been sharing their lavish dinner party and tablescaping tips on TikTok and Instagram, “the cost of living has become extremely prohibitive, and if you have a larger party, it’s almost impossible to get a reservation without months of notice”. …

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11 months ago

A traditional feast's new tastes

China Daily

Younger crowds Young people are increasingly turning to online shopping for their New Year purchases. Zhang Peng, the head of the food and fresh produce industry at Tmall, explains that New Year's dinners organized by the post-1995 generation tend to include more new varieties compared to traditional hometown flavors. Huguosi Snack's flagship store, for instance, has put together a New …

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11 months ago

A traditional feast's new tastes

China Daily

Younger crowds Young people are increasingly turning to online shopping for their New Year purchases. Zhang Peng, the head of the food and fresh produce industry at Tmall, explains that New Year's dinners organized by the post-1995 generation tend to include more new varieties compared to traditional hometown flavors. Huguosi Snack's flagship store, for instance, has put together a New …

Gift Traditional Fish Chinese New Year Box Pastries

11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Convenience generations' kept catering trade running in 2023

Dutch News

Younger generations who book a restaurant table or a night out to “destress” helped keep the catering sector running in 2023 and offset the pressure of rising costs. FSIN also said that the sector was being sustained by the under-45s, with the “convenience generations” spending €2,265 a year on average on eating out, compared to €485 for so-called baby boomers …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Dining trends that ruled 2023

Live Mint

It was a year of comebacks, optimism and courage. “Premium experiences through high-quality ingredients for nostalgia-inducing food was a big trend this year,” says Pravesh Pandey, founder of Handcrafted Restaurants Pvt. In June, the acclaimed restaurant Central from Peru’s capital city Lima ranked No.1 on World’s 50 Best Restaurants List. In September, global alcohol behemoth Diageo organised Diageo World Class …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

The Best Time Of Day To Have Christmas Dinner

Huff Post

alvarez via Getty Images While Thanksgiving is a purely American holiday, many elements of our national Christmas festivities follow the lead of British and European cultures. “The day is centered on food and family — and it starts early in the day.” Christmas dinner is a daytime thing in Great Britain. Food historian Pen Vogler, the author of “Stuffed: A …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Nearly 40% of restaurants in the Netherlands close for Christmas

NL Times

An increasing number of restaurants are shutting down for the Christmas holidays. A survey by Koninklijke Horeca Nederland, as reported by De Telegraaf, revealed that nearly 40 percent of entrepreneurs are choosing to spend the festive season at home. A survey by Horeca Nederland indicated that nearly 40 percent of restaurants will be closed over the Christmas holidays. According to …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Hotels come up with choicest Christmas dines

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The city is all geared up for a colourful Christmas celebration. Even as carolling, pre-festival events and Nativity plays are exhibiting the festive spirit, hotels and pubs are coming up with lucrative offers to woo customers. They are serving the season’s specialties, including smoky turkey dinners, while their cookies, cakes, puddings and raspberry delights have caught the fancy of …

Christmas Hotels Hotel Turkey Dinner

1 year ago

A bottle of wine, flowers or a box of chocolate: How did host gifts become so fraught?

Salon

So, you’ve been invited to a holiday party. “It’s always a nice gesture and arguably better when it’s unexpected,” event planner Jessica Sloane told Today about getting a host gift. “But I also don’t want to be stuck with that chili or five desserts at the end of the night — unless I request five desserts.” Simply put, “if the …

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1 year ago

12 of the most unusual Christmas traditions around the world

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Krampus: Germany and Austria open image in gallery Krampusnacht revellers in the town of Bad Tolz in Germany In …

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1 year ago

what’s on your table for gourmetten?

Dutch News

December may be the season for oliebollen, pepernoten and snert but it’s also the time of year when every family digs their gourmetten set out from the back of the closet. Unlike American Thanksgiving, with a prescribed set of dishes, what is on offer for gourmetten varies from Dutch household to Dutch household. Plus it doubles as an activity, keeping …

Dutch Gourmetten

1 year ago

what’s on your table for gourmetten?

Dutch News

December may be the season for oliebollen, pepernoten and snert but it’s also the time of year when every family digs their gourmetten set out from the back of the closet. Unlike American Thanksgiving, with a prescribed set of dishes, what is on offer for gourmetten varies from Dutch household to Dutch household. Plus it doubles as an activity, keeping …

Dutch Gourmetten

1 year ago

Appetizing prospect looms

China Daily

As the New Year holiday draws near, numerous restaurants in Beijing have unveiled exclusive Christmas and New Year menus, crafting distinctive festive memories for their patrons. TRB Hutong Chef Maxime Maziers from TRB Hutong has adeptly led his team in creating unique menus for both Christmas and New Year's Eve. A standout dish on the New Year's Eve menu is …

Christmas China Daily

1 year ago

Appetizing prospect looms

China Daily

As the New Year holiday draws near, numerous restaurants in Beijing have unveiled exclusive Christmas and New Year menus, crafting distinctive festive memories for their patrons. TRB Hutong Chef Maxime Maziers from TRB Hutong has adeptly led his team in creating unique menus for both Christmas and New Year's Eve. A standout dish on the New Year's Eve menu is …

Christmas China Daily

1 year ago

Is a £215 chef’s Christmas lunch in a box worth it?

The Independent

Christmas can be stressful at the best of times, but the one thing that tips many people over the edge is having to cook the festive feast from scratch. open image in gallery The Cote Christmas Feast will provide enough leftovers for Boxing Day The Côte Turkey Christmas Feast Price: £99.95 Serves: “up to six” Cooking ease: 3 out of …

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Meal box popularity persists for Christmas dinners in the Netherlands

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