Browsing throughthe books
The days are getting shorter, and it’s getting a bit darker—that calls for a book! You can enjoy browsing through books at the library—where thrillers are borrowed in particular starting in the fall—and also at the bookstore ’t Ramsjgat, which offers new books at a discount that have sustained minor damage while on the market, so it’s always a surprise what you’ll find there. It’s no coincidence that this bookstore sees a noticeable uptick in sales starting in October—fall is the perfect time for reading. At ’t Ramsjgat, you’ll find a wide variety of literature, nonfiction books, children’s picture books, cookbooks, and art books. It’s a well-stocked store that generally attracts many browsers because its selection changes frequently.
Bring the spirit of fall into your home at BLOOMING
At BLOOMING, you can literally bring fall into your home with stylish greenery and warm seasonal accents to give your interior a cozy upgrade. To capture that true fall feeling, the bouquets are arranged in shades of red, orange, and yellow, featuring elements such as globe chrysanthemums, oak leaves, rose hips, pimpernel, or dahlias—not to mention graceful grasses. BLOOMING is also the perfect choice for autumnal decorations. The days are getting shorter, the light is growing softer—time to light the candles again and place a lovely autumn bowl on the table filled with natural materials, such as mini pumpkins, lanterns, and autumn fruits. Large pumpkins, paired with chrysanthemums, make for a cozy decoration by the front door or on the garden table. With an autumn wreath on the door, you’ll give your guests a warm welcome and add a stylish touch to your home!
Fall on Your Plate at Knollen en Citroenen
This fall, Knollen en Citroenen restaurant will treat you to a delicious fall dinner featuring tasty, traditional Dutch-style cuisine! The classic dish at Knollen en Citroenen is pulled pork with red cabbage. This dish has been on the menu for twenty years, and people even come from abroad to this Dordrecht restaurant just to eat the pulled pork. Owner Michael Jonkman works with fresh, high-quality ingredients, which he sources from the Dordrecht area whenever possible—nice and close by. “This fall, I’m using ingredients that are in season, like sauerkraut and apple compote. In the fall, people really crave dishes that reflect the season.” Michael likes to give “old things a new twist,” as he puts it. “Like kletskoppen. I turn them into ice cream. We’re all about blending the past and the present in our restaurant.”
Fall tip: Go leaf-hunting in Wantijpark!
Something that’s always fun to do, of course: hunting for fall treasuresin Wantijpark! Armed with a bag to hold everything you find. Once you get home, you can turn them into fun crafts with the kids. But they also make great decorations for your home. In a vase, on a platter with candles—the possibilities are endless.
Have a cozy fall!
