For your Amsterdam cooking class, meet your host Fusina at her artsy canal house apartment with classic architectural elements like traditional Dutch beams on the ceiling. Join Fusina in her cozy kitchen to cook and flip pannenkoeken or pancakes, a simple but very typical Dutch meal. You can create a savory pancake with bacon (Dutch pancetta) as well as a sweet pancake with local apples. During your hands-on pancake class in Amsterdam you will learn to make a savory and sweet Dutch pancake from scratch. It will last about an hour and a half. After cooking, sit down with Fusina at her kitchen table to enjoy a basic but authentic Dutch meal of savory and sweet pancakes. Immerse yourself in local Dutch culture as Fusina shares stories about herself, her family and the Netherlands during this lovely Dutch culinary experience.
Fusina lives on a second floor (first floor in Europe) - there is a long and steep flight of stairs to get to her apartment which is typical Dutch. Please note 2 glasses of Dutch wine per person is included in the cost of the experience.
Fusina's pancake cooking class in Amsterdam is suitable for couples, family, beginners and children. A great experience for families traveling with children. Children will love mixing the batter and flipping pancakes!
This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
Fusina is an open and welcoming Dutch host who loves to meet new people and learn about their culture. She is also a promotor of Dutch local produce. A delightful storyteller, Fusina enjoys teaching travelers how to make and flip Dutch pancakes, a signature Dutch food that is relished throughout the country. Pannekoeken are a traditional Dutch treat - they are served sweet or savory and the Dutch have fond memories of this dish they grew up eating! Enjoy meeting a local in her beautiful apartment in the heart of Amsterdam over delightful Dutch pancakes.
"Superb experience! Fusina was so welcoming and hospitable. I really enjoyed visiting with her & making the pancakes. Her home is in a very convenient & easy to find location, and has an amazing view of the canal. I learned so much from her & am now inspired to look for experiences like this everywhere I go."
"It is always so wonderful to meet a local and be welcomed into their home for an experience like this - to learn about the culture and the food and the people...we love to do this early on in the trip so that we actually feel more local ourselves as we continue in our holiday. Fusina gave us some fabulous restaurant recommendations for the remainder of our time in Amsterdam as well!"
"Fusina was a generous host! She taught us how to make Dutch apple pancakes and bacon pancakes. In addition, she provided us with homemade apple bars, Dutch cheeses and herring. Fusina was kind and gave us an insight into life in The Netherlands, as well as many great recommendations for the rest of our trip!"
"We really learned a lot in this class. It’s a very simple recipe that anyone can do but the history and hands on learning process is so valuable. She also had several cheeses, homemade apple pie, and herring for us to try. I also really loved how she explained the use of ingredients and focused on healthy foods."