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Netherlands
Muisjes, anise seeds coated in blue or pink sugar, are eaten on round rusks called beschuit. They are traditionally given to celebrate a baby's birth: blue for a boy and pink for a girl. Bread topped with chocolate sprinkles called hagelslag or chocolate flakes called vlokken is another traditional Dutch breakfast.
In the Netherlands, mornings are filled with people cycling to work. Despite the country’s comfortable lifestyle, breakfast is a simple affair, with little emphasis on cooking. Spreads, ham and cheese bought at the supermarket are eaten with bread, which is usually served without warming. A distinctly Dutch touch is to scatter sprinkles over buttered bread or crisp biscuits. The kitchen stays spotless.
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