Comments on: Dutch Treat

By: Tracy Lynn

Tracy Lynn — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 21:02:30 +0000

There’s a reason why the phrase “in Dutch” has a negative connotation.
I, personally, don’t trust the Swiss. Bastards.

By: egan

egan — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 17:40:48 +0000

I see no reason to lecture you about the differences between Holland and The Netherlands on your blog. Looks like someone else beat me to it. I raised the same stink on my blog and some snobby person not-so kindly explained the difference. Thankfully Ashbloem seems like a nice person.
I’m so glad you gave this review of this candy. I’m sort of inclined to go buy some and try it out.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 16:59:36 +0000

Palmolive and Play Doh? Now who was the genius behind that taste treat?

By: steph

steph — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 15:44:34 +0000

ew. i cant stand it when candy tastes bad. its such a let down. there should be laws against this type of thing

By: jenny

jenny — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 07:13:01 +0000

Steph: That Play-Doh taste is really unmistakable, isn’t it? (as is Palmolive)
Elle: Okay, a Dutch friend of mine tried to convince me that wooden shoes are comfortable. I’m not buying it.

By: elle

elle — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 05:49:43 +0000

Yea, and what’s up with those wooden shoes?

By: steph_s

steph_s — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 03:19:10 +0000

Funny that you and I (and how many others?) know that Play-Doh tastes salty. Am I also supposed to know what Palmolive tastes like? I should have cursed more as a child…

By: jenny

jenny — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:37:53 +0000

Randa: So THAT’S what the “DZ” stands for? Leave it to Mr. Hoogkaamp to give your faamily the naastiest caandy.
Aashbloem: My dear blonde, blue-eyed Hollandaise, I have been waiting ALL DAY for you to weigh in on this topic. How did I know that you would love salty licorice? But is it the DOUBLE salty kind? And thanks for the geography info – I never knew that Holland wasn’t the same as the Netherlands! Clever girl – you must’ve been doing more than drugs and prostitutes while you lived there…
Mocha: Ahh – but the question is: would you have warned Dave first? Having seen your inner she-devil in action, I’m not so sure!

By: Mocha

Mocha — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:20:02 +0000

I’m going to send this post to my Delft friend to see what he has to say about this. Of course, he’s an ex-pat who was probably PROPERLY reared on licorice, so he’ll agree.
THIS was a fantastic post. I love that you offered some to Dave. I would do that, too.

By: ashbloem

ashbloem — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 22:44:09 +0000

You might notice my URL is half-Dutch.
I shall now be known as AASHBLOEM.
Yes!! Licorice!! HEY! BORED AT WORK!