The tastiest local produce and dishes you can taste and buy in the Bulb Region

The Bulb Region is not only a region of flowers, but also of flavors. The region has a rich culinary tradition, influenced by flower bulb cultivation, the sea and agriculture. In the Bulb Region you can enjoy delicious local products and dishes, which you can taste in the restaurants, cafes and farm stores, or buy to take home. In this article we will give you some tips and suggestions to indulge your taste buds.

Flowers on your plate

The flowers that make the Bulb Region so famous are not only beautiful to look at, but also to eat. In fact, many flowers are edible and have a surprising taste and smell. For example, you can enjoy a salad with violets, a soup with zucchini flowers, a cake with lavender, an ice cream with rose petals or a tea with chamomile. You can also pick your own flowers at picking gardens, such as Annemieke's Pluktuin in Hillegom, the Bollenburcht in Teylingen or the Pluktuin Noordwijkerhout. Just be sure to pick only edible flowers and wash them well before using.

Seafood from the North Sea

The Bulb Region borders the North Sea, which is a rich source of fresh and tasty seafood. Think shrimp, mussels, oysters, lobster, crab, cockles, razor clams and much more. You can taste these seafood at seafood restaurants, such as De Heeren van Noortwyck in Noordwijk, De Oude Tol in Sassenheim, De Vier Seizoenen in Lisse or De Moerbei in Warmond. You can also catch your own seafood, for example by going shrimp fishing with a trawl, or by going mudflat hiking and collecting cockles or oysters. Or you can buy your own seafood at fish stores, such as Vishandel de Klok in Noordwijkerhout, Vishandel de Dolfijn in Lisse or Vishandel van der Zalm in Hillegom.

Cheese from the polder

The Bulb Region is also a region of cheese, which is made from the milk of the cows that graze in the polder. The cheese is made using traditional methods, with respect for nature and the animals. You can taste and buy different types of cheese at cheese farms, such as Kaasboerderij De Eenzaamheid in Hillegom, Kaasboerderij De Sophiahoeve in Warmond, Kaasboerderij Van Harten in Woubrugge or Kaasboerderij De Keizershof in Rijnsburg. You can also take a tour of the farm, where you can see how the cheese is made and how the cows are cared for. Or you can attend a cheese workshop, where you can make your own cheese.

Regional beer from the brewery

The Bulb Region is also a region of beer, which is brewed with local ingredients such as water, malt, hops and yeast. The brewers like to experiment with different flavors and styles, creating a diverse and unique range of regional beers. You can taste and buy these regional beers at the breweries, such as Brewery Klein Duimpje in Hillegom, Brewery De Molen in Bodegraven, Brewery Pronck in Leiden or Brewery Noordt in Rotterdam. You can also take a tour of the brewery, where you can see how the beer is brewed and what it tastes like. Or you can do a beer tasting, where you can taste and compare different beers.

Sweets from the bakery

The Bulb Region is also a land of sweets, baked with love and craftsmanship. Think cookies, cakes, pastries, breads and other delicacies that will make your mouth water. You can taste and buy these sweets at bakeries, such as Bakkerij Pompe in Noordwijkerhout, Bakkerij Van Maanen in Lisse, Bakkerij Hugo de Groot in Oegstgeest or Bakkerij Ammerlaan in Sassenheim. You can also make your own sweets, for example by taking a workshop, where you learn how to bake an apple pie, a cake, a loaf of bread or any other baking.

The Bulb Region is a region where you can indulge your taste buds with delicious local produce and dishes, which you can taste in the restaurants, or buy to take home. The region is a paradise for foodies who love quality, diversity and authenticity. The region is a feast for your senses, not to be missed.