Multigrain and other dark-grain breads are among the most popular varieties of bread. Children often eat hot cereal at breakfast. The main meal, however, is usually dinner. The traditional Dutch dish is very basic with lots of potatoes and vegetables, most of it cooked in butter. What I especially like about hutspot is that it tastes even better the next day.
Pastries are another Dutch specialty.
Restaurants in the larger towns offer a wide variety of cuisines, and Indonesian food has become an established part of the Dutch national cuisine. It is considered bad manners to rest your elbows on the table or to put your hands on your lap, but it is perfectly acceptable to rest one s forearms on the table. Even children are expected to stay at the table until all participants have finished eating. It is considered inappropriate to eat with a fork only, and forks are not provided for eating dessert, just a small spoon.