Author Archives: Peter

About Peter

I'm a man from Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Shop Till You Drop…

Both my younger sister and I have lost weight, enough to look for a smaller size. So early Wednesday morning we’re both off to Cologne to do some shopping. Of course there are shops in Amsterdam too, but like many … Continue reading

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Lost…

No, I’m not lost, it’s just my voice. Somewhere during the night of May 3, I coughed so hard, the next day I could only whisper. Of course everyone who talks to me says it had to do with partying … Continue reading

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La Cucina – Quinoa

Quinoa Pilaf with Shredded Chicken Makes 4 servings Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 30 minutes Shopping List: 30 ml or 2 tablespoons oil 1 small onion, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 3 carrots, diced 170 gr or 1 cup quinoa 475 … Continue reading

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A Dogably PAWfect Day #92

At last it feels a bit like spring/summer, even my little friend liked it. You also have to visit Ms Truvy & the Tramp and their human Sean @ Just A Jeep Guy

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Have a 360 degrees Look in the New Church – Amsterdam

After the investiture of the new king of the Netherlands, on April 30, C360.NL made this -D photo. Click on it to see a 360 degree interior of the church and the flower decoration.

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La Cucina – Kabobs

Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs Makes 8 servings Prep: 10 minutes Marinate: 2 hours Cook: 20 minutes Shopping List: 45 ml or 3 tablespoons soy sauce 40 gr or 3 tablespoons brown sugar 30 ml or 2 tablespoons sherry 15 ml or … Continue reading

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The Day After…

It was a glorious day yesterday. Most of the city is clean of trash again, the trash collectors of Public Works did a great job during the evening and night. HRH the king can sleep in, for a change. His … Continue reading

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Today’s The Day

The City of Amsterdam will wake up to 101 gun shots fired from HRM Evertsen, while it’s sailing on the IJ waterway, that splits the city in two. At 10 AM the abdication wil start The role of the Royal Palace … Continue reading

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Keep Calm…

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