Regional products from The Beemster
Taste The Beemster
A few years after the Beemster polder was reclaimed, the soil turned out to be very fertile and endowed with a specific salty flavour. This is reflected in the delicious and honest regional products for which De Beemster is famous. Taste these local delicacies in one of the restaurants and be surprised. Along the road, you will find shops, stalls and outlets selling a range of local produce: from forgotten vegetables, potatoes and garlic to the famous cheeses. And don't forget the Beemster fruit: apples, pears, grapes, strawberries and cherries. Fresh from the land to your table!
Discover the Beemster!
Take your family on a tasty and educational adventure through the Beemster! This colourful folder contains two cycle routes past farm shops, stalls and playgrounds, full of fun facts about regional products. The sticker sheet turns every visit into a party and at home you can bake real Beemster Pancakes together with the ingredients you bought yourself.
Beemster cheese - Real cheese comes from the Beemster
Beemster cheese, from the famous Beemster polder, is loved worldwide for its unique taste and high quality. Besides the classic Beemster cheese, the Beemster offers a range of delicious cheeses, all prepared with craftsmanship and tradition. The cheeses are made from milk from cows that graze on the fertile, salty grassland, which ensures a rich and creamy taste. Available in several varieties, from mild young cheese to intense extra-matured, these cheeses are a true delight for any lover. Every bite is a tribute to the historic polder where these masterpieces come from.
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Cono Cheese shop
With real consideration for people, nature and the environment, CONO's cheese makers make the tastiest cheese such as the different varieties of Beemster cheese in their own artisanal way. The tastiest milk makes the best cheese! The shop and cheese factory can be found in Westbeemster.
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Cheese farm Groot
Kaasboerderij Groot traditionally prepares milk from its own cows into delicious dairy products such as yoghurt, quark and, of course, many different types of delicious cheeses. You can also buy eggs, milk, buttermilk, juices and farmhouse ice cream.
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The Beemster Cheese Trolley
The Kooij family sell all kinds of delicious (regional) products. Of course, you can also buy Beemster cheeses here, from young to old, extra perennial and also 30+. They also have many kinds of herb cheese, including mustard, garlic, fenugreek and jalapeño.
Dairy
In addition to cheeses, De Beemster offers a wide range of delicious dairy products. These products are not only a local pride, but are recognised worldwide for their distinctive taste and consistent excellence. You can buy these delicacies at various local produce shops and roadside stalls. At the Nicolaashoeve, you can even tap your own fresh milk straight from the tap!
Fruit and vegetables from the land
Fruit and vegetables from De Beemster are known for their outstanding quality and taste. The Beemster's unique environment and fertile soil contribute to the cultivation of a variety of fruits such as apples, pears, berries and other seasonal fruits, as well as various vegetables such as garlic, cucumbers, and potatoes. With attention to sustainable cultivation methods and a combination of traditional knowledge and modern techniques, vegetables and fruits from De Beemster offer not only delicious flavours, but also fresh and healthy options for gourmets and lovers of high-quality produce, both locally and beyond
More from The Beemster
Besides cheese, dairy, fruit and vegetables, De Beemster also offers many other (regional) products. Grains from Korenmolen de Nachtegaal, honey from local beekeepers and beautiful ceramics from Beemster clay soil. But artisan breads, jams and organic wines can also be found here, all produced with love and care.
Corn mill The Nightingale
After the reclamation of De Beemster in 1612, the plan was to build five corn mills, but only one was eventually realised: The Nightingale. You can taste the grain processed in this historic mill at home in the form of delicious flour products. The mill shop sells various types of flour, such as wheat flour, semolina and spelt flour, as well as baking mixes for apple cake, spice cake and pancakes.
Beemster clay soil
The fertile clay soil of De Beemster not only offers unique flavours, but also inspires Ile de Clay to create ceramics that capture the essence of this special landscape. Her ceramics capture the natural elegance of De Beemster with earthy colours and soft textures. Each piece reflects the rich soil and radiates the beauty of this historic polder.
