You select your fresh loaf of bread from a variety of sizes and shapes found in wicker baskets. Horsemeat and rabbit is also available. There are at least 10 varieties of potatoes, the main staple here. They are in different colored bags and the most popular one for fries is called Bintjes. There are over 500 cheeses from Belgium.
Breakfast consists of a boterham, or sandwich.
No delicious ham and eggs, biscuits are unheard of. Cream of rice, or ricepap, is a snack. Waffles and pancakes or crepes are a mid afternoon tea or coffee break treat. A work week here is only 36-38 hours. Shops close around 6-7pm.