This isn't your sugar laden Jif or Skippy (er, Calve?) just pure peanut butter made with all…read morenatural ingredients and no added sugar. De Pindakaaswinkel has taken this simple recipe and kicked it up with flavors including cinnamon raisin, coffee, coconut, caramel, banana chili, and chocolate (and surprise weekly flavors) and the results are pretty good! You can sample any of these in-store before committing or simply buy a lot of tiny little jars (at €2 each) like I did. The store hours are pretty inconsistent though so make sure to check their site or give them a call before paying them a visit.

From the owner: If you like peanut butter this is the place to be! Welcome to peanut butter heaven with 10…read moredifferent flavors of peanut butter, like caramel seasalt and chilipeper limegrass. You can taste all flavors

Since I've been gone I can't do whatever I want I can't eat…read morewhatever cheese I choose I can't eat my cheese in a fancy restaurant But nothing I said nothing can take away these blues 'Cause nothing compares Nothing compares to you

This small museum is a treasure trove of chocolate history. The owner is charming, intelligent, and…read morehelpful. The representation of chocolate from various and unexpected countries may have you saying, "I never knew they produced chocolate". Purely to help a small local museum, and having nothing to do with my love of chocolate (ahem), I purchased chocolate bars from The Netherlands, Peru, Philippines, Brazil and Scotland. Experience a delightful diversion and visit the Cacao Museum.

Great selection of bio products and healthy food. They have fresh veggies and fruits too, great…read moremilk (non lactose milks too), yogurt, soy products for vegetarians, teas, cheeses, and great breads. They have a lot of stuff there for a small shop, and they also sell cosmetics by dr hauschka and other brands. Love their healthy snacks and ice cream as well! Great shop!!

Farms are a mere 10 minutes away from Amsterdam's city center. It's so weird to watch the scenery…read morechange from urban to rural, just like that. Rembrandt Hoeve is a farm of cheese and clogs. We had a hilarious guide at Rembrandt Hoeve Clogs and Cheese. This guy cracked jokes in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English. He was kind of flirty, occasionally boastful, occasionally self-deprecating, and did not fail to charm.

This clog/cheese farm is run by one of the most entertaining men I've ever met in my life. It's…read moredifficult to tell if his utter insanity is an act, or merely to show guests a good time, but regardless he will teach you all about how clogs are made, and take the creepiest of photos at your request. Oh, and the cheese is cheap and delicious. I grabbed a huge log of smoked gouda with bacon in it (that helps make the best mac & cheese ever), and I only wish I had grabbed twelve. But then I probably would've been stopped at customs, and they would've taken all my delicious cheese.

What an awesome seafood shop! Staying nearby hotel, this place was a great option to get lunch and…read moresnack. Their kibbeling (basiclly fish and chips but without chips) is delicious and affordable. The service is nice as well!

This was the first time I've tried Kibbelinger, a common snack in Holland. It is deep fried chunks…read moreof fish, Cod being commonly used, and you enjoy it by dipping it in mayonnaise-based sauce. The Kibbelinger here was delicious. The fish had no fishy scent to it. The flavor was plentiful but not too much. The crust was interesting - not as crispy as other type of fried fish. In a way, it was like tempura batter but softer. The crust is good, but not the main character - often, in other cuisine the crust because the focus. Instead, the fish remained the focus of this dish and it was excellent. The mayonnaise sauce was tasty, but a bit too sweet to my liking. In general, mayonnaise in Holland seems to be a bit sweeter. As for the store itself, it had a wonderful line-up of various seafood items. I would love to try other stuff they have displayed in their shelves.

Great place for vegetarians and non-vegetarians to grab a quick bite for lunch, dinner, or to-go…read more Although ALL of their products are made with meat substitutes, you'd never notice unless someone told you...their meat substitutes are so close in texture and flavor to the real thing. For under 7 euros, I had a yummy chicken substitute curry meal made with really high quality ingredients. Happy this place is not too far from my home!

Although the market has lost some of its charm in the neighborhood, I still enjoyed visiting the…read moremarket. My favorite was enjoying the tasty food. I enjoyed a delicious Bara sandwich for the first time. It's a must try if you happen to visit the market. I also loved how the market is right in the middle of all these interesting shops, which is also worth visiting. The best time to go is probably on a Thursday,Friday, Or Saturday, then you have a choice of browsing through the market or shops , which is located right next to one another. Dapper Market is located in one of Amsterdams most diverse and friendly communities.

A great market with everything from fashion to ethnic wear and loads of fresh food shops from…read moreIndia, Middle East, Turkey and Suriname etc. Loads of people out shopping for their groceries and fresh produce and there are plenty of shops in the area that sell ingredients, baked goods and sweets from many countries. A great walk and browse option on a Saturday :-)