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Balkenbrij (also called 'karboet', 'tuet', or 'pannas') is a traditional Dutch food that shares some of the characteristics of American scrapple.Traditionally, its preparation and consumption was an important economizing custom, especially for the rural poor.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, oats and butter; set aside 1 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into an ungreased 9-in. pie plate; set aside.
Banket was introduced in the United States by Dutch immigrants, [3] in Pella, Iowa, Orange City, Iowa, and Holland, Michigan, each founded in the 1800s by "Dutch religious refugees". [10] Dutch letters are a common treat at the annual Tulip Festival in Pella, and may be prepared by local residents and sold at local churches.
Meijer was founded as Meijer's in Greenville, Michigan, in 1934 by Hendrik Meijer, a Dutch immigrant. Meijer was a local barber who entered the grocery business during the Great Depression . His first employees included his 14-year-old son, Frederik Meijer , who later became chairman of the company.
Voortman Cookies Limited was founded in 1951 by Dutch immigrant brothers William and Harry Voortman. In the 2010s, Voortman Cookies makes over 60 varieties of cookies, including lines of creme wafers, sugar free and seasonal products. The Burlington plant remains the sole production facility, where over 200 full-time workers are employed.
West Michigan in particular has become associated with Dutch American culture and the influence of the Reformed Church in America and Christian Reformed Church in North America (both offshoots of the Dutch Reformed Church), centering on the cities of Holland [1] and (to a lesser extent) Grand Rapids. Dutch is still spoken by the elderly and ...
The Phoenix was carrying more than 225 passengers, a majority of whom were Dutch immigrants headed for Sheboygan, when it burned to the water line on the early morning of Nov. 21, 1847, only miles ...
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