Food Curators: Off the Grid
Sometimes, stepping away from the usual routine gives you room to think differently. It was a Friday when our Food Curation team left their desks behind and headed out on another adventure. Some were there on their day off; others had simply swapped their usual workday for something a little different. Either way, they were […]
Eileen’s Garden
From garden to plate This summer, we visited the garden of our test chef, Eileen van den Hooven, and brought the season back with us. Where flavor begins Eileen didn’t plan to become a gardener. She moved to Zaandam during COVID, found a house with a small garden, and fell in love with it. She […]
From test kitchen to your plate: Giulia’s summer dish
You wouldn’t skip warm-ups. Then don’t skip lunch. Hi, food lover! Every athlete knows: performance starts before the race
The secret culture in your dish.
The foundation on which our food system is built. All around the world, fermented foods have shaped human diets for thousands of years. Long before fridges or freezers, fermentation shaped how we eat. For thousands of years, it helped us store summer’s harvest and make it through winter – keeping food safe, shelf-stable, and full […]
Fennel, three ways
Seasonal Spotlight: Fennel At Join Program, summer means one thing: vibrant vegetables taking center stage, and right now, fennel is stealing the show! Flavorful and fabulously versatile, fennel isn’t just one of our favorite vegetables—it’s about to be yours too! Three Chef’s Favorite Recipes To celebrate fennel’s moment in the spotlight, we’re sharing three of […]
Recipe: Speculoos Cheesecake
Move over, pepernoten—this plant-based Speculoos Cheesecake is the ultimate Sinterklaas dessert! It’s got the same warm, spiced flavors we love in pepernoten, but with an added creamy twist. The cheesecake is deconstructed, giving it a unique, modern presentation. Perfect for wowing your guests on December 5th—or any day, for that matter! Servings: 4 Ingredients For […]
Winter is coming to your plate
Winter is coming. But worry not. We got you covered! We are setting the mood for your holidays and freezing days. Our Food curators have been preparing a brand-new menu for the last couple of months to keep you well-nourished, energized, and incredibly cozy throughout the day. What’s new? We went through the ayurvedic cuisine […]
How does test cooking work?
While most of us enjoyed the warm weather during summer, our Food Curation team worked hard in the Join Program test kitchen to finetune the autumn menu cycle. In this interview, Food Curators Naomi and Tamara explain the process of test cooking. What is test cooking? What happens during these sessions? Tamara: “Our process usually […]
