WestCord Magazine #7 (Engelse versie)

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ITALIAN ISSUE

DO: ‘I really love the quality and small things

in life that make you feel rich. i could have been an italian for that matter!’

AND ALSO: Tips from the master-barbers of NYB ~ Fashion styled by Winonah de Jong ~ Johan Noorloos inspires with yoga ~ Hibernation: the secrets of a good night’s sleep ~ Behind the scenes at Carré

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Those who visit one of the fifteen WestCord Hotels will definitely not be bored!

Besides the fact that there is plenty to do in and around the hotel, there are also all sorts of fun activities in the surrounding areas. Here you can read more about these activities! Of course, actor and – to us – columnist Matteo van der Grijn cannot be lacking in this Italian edition and will tell us about his life in the country that’s shaped like a boot. We also speak to WestCord employee Chris Nuzzolo.

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Fashion

Photography Bastiaan van Musscher

Fashion entrepreneur and football wife Winonah de Jong lives in Milan with her husband Nigel and knows everything about Italian fashion! She was kind enough to produce the fashion pages for this edition and we were allowed to interview her about life there.

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Beauty Italy is known for its many different icons like Monica Bellucci, Sophia Loren and Claudia Cardinale. In the beauty column you will learn how to copy their look! And of course, there is also plenty news for men. We selected the best men´s perfumes and the master-barbers of the New York Barbershop share their best tips.

Photography Hans de Vries

LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

If there is somebody who loves ´La Dolce Vita´ then it is nobody other than singer Do! She talks about it in an interview. We also share the favorite winter sports destinations of the Westers family with you and talked to the Allegrini family about their soaps, which you probably already saw in your hotel bathroom. Writer Esther Kreukniet is a frequent visitor of our hotels. She talks about it in WestCord Experience. We will of course also tell you about the travel must haves for the upcoming season and we have a nice reader offer for you, the theme will be the island Terschelling. Last but not least the Cars!

Bourguignon teaches us everything there is to know about Audi’s (impressive) Tron-technique.

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Body, mind & soul

Sleeping. What do you actually know about a good night’s sleep? WestCord fills you in on the facts. And yoga teacher Johan Noorloos; ‘With yoga I try to inspire people to get out of their comfort zone and grow as a person.’ And it is definitely inspiring! In Body, Mind & Soul you can read about the man behind The New Yoga School.

It is probably the most prestigious theater in our country: Carré. WestCord got a look behind the scenes and will teach more the theater’s history, its artists and the current program’s highlights. In this column, you will also learn more about the latest gadgets and must haves and the most fun educational outings for the entire family! Are you looking for even more entertainment? Browse to the puzzle section, and who knows, you might win a nice prize as well...

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Food & beverage

Of course you can also find nice places in the Netherlands that pander to your appetite – here you can read everything about Gullmander Restaurant & Bar, situated in WestCord Hotel Delft. We took the opportunity to speak with chef Michael de Ruiter who is responsible for the culinary creations there. He also shared his favorite Italian recipe with us: Cannelloni with ricotta and spinach. Also, Wijnimport J. Bart, discovered a excellent wine to go with it!

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Photography Bastiaan van Musscher

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‘We think it is a common thing, but it is not always like in the Netherlands, that the sea is nearby. Here you can just go there to simply relax and unwind’

Editorial

The theme of this magazine is ‘Italy’. This may be a bit surprising for a winter issue, and maybe our minds are still thinking about the sun, due to the fantastic summer we have had.

The beautiful weather began early, which made the Netherlands a great holiday destination. Enjoying the beach without having to puff under a parasol. Cycling through the cooling woods and enjoying shopping in one of the many beautiful historic cities in our country. No stress at the airport, but instead traveling by bike, by car or by train (and of course the ferry) to your holiday destination, which is always nearby. The Netherlands provides a familiar, safe and varied holiday destination. A foreign country can not beat that!

And now we are already in fall and awaiting winter. The days are getting shorter, the heater is being turned up and the candles are lit. For us, it doesn’t have to be warm all year long. Because it is precisely these different seasons that make the Netherlands such a nice country to live in. Also unique is the water that surrounds the country. ‘We think it is a common thing, but it is not always like in the Netherlands, that the sea is nearby. Here you can just go there to simply relax and unwind’ The Netherlands is also an excellent destination for winter sports. With the right equipment you can endlessly bike through the woods or run along the beach.

But it doesn’t become a real fairy tale until the rivers are frozen and we can pull out our skates. You can enjoy traveling from town to town on skates and enjoy a cake and coffee on the way.

The only small downside is that we don’t have any mountains to ski on. Have you ever been to the Dolomites? I can really recommend it. The landscape is stunningly beautiful and the slopes are very kind. Located on the mountain are small huts where you can enjoy a cozy afternoon. Simply old-fashioned hospitality. And we haven’t even talked about the delicious Italian food yet. In the magazine you will find a great article about the beautiful resort and really nice hotel in Corvara, owned by the family Costamoling. A real winner!

In the magazine you will also find the wonderful story of an Italian family business: Allegrini. The family produces quality soap products and provides miniature soaps and shampoos for the rooms of WestCord hotels.

Furthermore, for this edition of the magazine we have invited many guests that have very close ties to Italy. Please read the story of Winonah de Jong. She lives in Milan with her husband Nigel. Bartender and cocktail shaker Chris Nuzzolo works in the SKYY Bar. He was born in Italy. We also have a column by Matteo van der Grijn, an actor who played in one of the Netherlands´ most famous plays: ‘Soldaat van Oranje – The Musical’. His family originally comes from Italy.

In short, once again the magazine is worth reading. Enjoy!

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What to do during your stay

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Whether you are on a city trip, enjoying the peace and quiet on the Veluwe or exploring the Wadden... During your stay at WestCord Hotels there is plenty to do! Here are some fun tips.

Love Concert Podium Vlieland

Strandhotel Seeduyn Badweg 3 8899 BV Vlieland seeduyn@westcordhotels.nl www.westcordhotels.nl

On 29 and 30 December 2014 you can enjoy an intimate and warm love concert of Charlotte and Suus ten Brink on Vlieland.

They will perform, together with their band, a mix of new numbers they wrote themselves and their favorite cover songs. All songs are about love, which will assure two romantic evenings!

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IDFA @ Vlieland This year, the IDFA (International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam) is also coming to Vlieland again. During the first two weekends of December 2014 beautiful, high-profile, exciting and touching documentaries are shown – which you can nicely alternate with a breath of fresh air and relaxation. Do you want to see more? You can watch documentaries all year round on IDFA.tv.

Hotel De Wadden Dorpsstraat 61 8899 AD Vlieland dewadden@westcordhotels.nl www.westcordhotels.nl

Residentie Vlierijck Willem de Vlaminghweg 2 8899 AV Vlieland vlierijck@westcordhotels.nl www.westcordhotels.nl podiumvlieland.nl

Movie Weekends Vlieland westcordhotels.nl/filmweekend-vlieland

One island, three days, six movies. Podium Vlieland will organize several movie weekends this autumn! From 14 till 16 November and 19 till 21 December 2014 you can spend the night in Hotel de Wadden and with that enjoy the many movies! A great combination of nature and culture. Between the movies you will have the time to take a breath of fresh air on one of the extensive beaches or enjoy a culinary evening.

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Miss Montreal

Up until now, 2014 has been an excellent year for Miss Montreal, alias Sanne Hans. She received platinum for the song ‘Hoe’ and last February her new album ‘Irrational’ came out. All in all she’s doing quite well! Do you wish to see her perform? She can be seen and heard on 7 March 2015 in Odeon de Spiegel in Zwolle. odeondespiegel.nl

Photography Mark Uyl

Hotel Salland Zwolsestraat 63-E8 8101 AB Raalte info@westcordhotelsalland.nl www.westcordhotels.nl

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Hotel Schylge Burg. van Heusdenweg 37 8881 ED West-Terschelling schylge@westcordhotels.nl www.westcordhotels.nl

Terschellinger Movie Days

From 14 till 16 November 2014 Terschelling will be characterized by good movies and fun - for the sixth time. And this means party time! Because besides a beautiful movie program, you will also be treated to an evening of dancing and movie music. The movies shown vary a lot and can be seen at small intimate locations like Theater West End.

Tangarine

Hotel Noordsee Strandweg 42 9163 GN Nes Ameland noordsee@westcordhotels.nl www.westcordhotels.nl

Sander en Arnout Brinks – better known as Tangarine – obtained fame after a minute of fame in the Dutch television show De Wereld Draait Door. With this performance they won over the entire Netherlands! On 22 November 2014, during the Art Month, they’ll come to Ameland and will surprise you with their first album. Come and enjoy beautifully arranged pop songs with lyrics that really mean something.

Photography Nick Helderman

kunstmaandameland.com Residentie Boschrijck Sportlaan 5 8881 EP West-Terschelling boschrijck@westcordhotels.nl www.westcordhotels.nl WTC Hotel Leeuwarden Heliconweg 52 8914 AT Leeuwarden leeuwarden@westcordhotels.nl www.westcordhotels.nl

Dream girls

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Christmas Walking Tour Terschelling Young and old can participate in the Christmas Walking Tour Terschelling on 26 December 2014. Theater, art and live music are surprising interruptions during the ten kilometer route. And of course they didn’t forget the food – there will be enough bites and drinks along the way!

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The musical Dreamgirls – based on the life of Diana Ross and The Supremes – was first performed in 1981 on Broadway and immediately became a huge success. Even though the story only really became well-known after the filming in 2006. And now singers Berget Lewis, Pearl Jozefzoon and Aïcha Gill tell the story of The Dreamettes in the Netherlands – supported by a live band and a cast of twenty. You can see it on 6 and 7 December 2014 in the Harmony in Leeuwarden.

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Hotel De Veluwe Oud Milligenseweg 62 3886 MJ Garderen info@westcordhoteldeveluwe.nl www.westcordhotels.nl

Tineke Schouten

With Tineke Schouten there is never a crisis. She doesn’t bring him – crisis is masculine of course – on stage and her audience leaves him behind in the cloakroom. For her new show ‘Gewoon Doen’ she even pounds the crisis straight in the liver. Because if everything has to be ‘less-less-less’, our common comedienne digs her heels in and show how to do it ‘big-bigger-biggest’! You can see ‘Gewoon Doen’ on 16 and 17 January 2015 in Theater Orpheus Apeldoorn.

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Hotel New York Koninginnenhoofd 1 3072 AD Rotterdam info@hotelnewyork.nl www.hotelnewyork.nl

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war horse

War Horse tells the impressive story of Albert, whose beloved horse Joey was confiscated to fight in the First World War. It is a remarkable story about friendship and courage that is also told by means of a pioneering puppet theatre – life-sized galloping horses are brought to life on stage. War Horse can be seen from 2 October 2014 until 28 March 2015 in the Luxor Theater Rotterdam.

Waanzinnig Gedroomd

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Who in the Netherlands didn’t grow up with the children’s songs of Kinderen voor Kinderen? The famous children choir already exists for 35 years which will be celebrated with the very first Kinderen voor Kinderen family musical: Waanzinnig Gedroomd.

You can visit this show filled with the greatest hits of the past 35 years from 27 February until 1 March 2015 in the Luxor Theater Rotterdam.

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theaterdeveste.nl Hotel Delft Olof Palmestraat 2 2616 LM Delft delft@westcordhotels.nl www.westcordhotels.nl

Night of the Cabaret

The Night of the Cabaret has been a hit in Theater de Veste for years and returns on 28 February 2015. Cabaret performers with a unique look on daily reality – including the winner of the Leids Cabaret Festival – will be on stage that night. The duo Crins and Jeroen and cabaret talent Fuad Hassen will also dish up their jokes here. The rest of the line-up will be revealed at the beginning of 2015! delamar.nl

Photography Monica Monté

Jandino Asporaat

Art Hotel Amsterdam Spaarndammerdijk 302 1013 ZX Amsterdam art@westcordhotels.nl www.westcordhotels.nl

Men At Work TV Productions

The cabaret performer of ‘De Dino Show’ is back after his successful full evening shows and television work! Jandino Asporaat – known for his hilarious stereotypes like Judeska and Churandy Martina – is as charming as ever and more comical than ever before. On Monday 26 January 2015 you can see him in the DeLaMar Theater with his new show ‘Hoe Dan Ook’.

City Centre Hotel Amsterdam Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 50 1012 SC Amsterdam centre@westcordhotels.nl www.westcordhotels.nl

Theatre performance ANNE theateramsterdam.nl

ANNE tells the story of Anne Frank and is based on her diaries and on the archives of the Frank family. The theatre performance takes you – as late as until 31 January 2015 – to the time before, during and after the family’s hiding. You will get a good idea of the tension, complexity, beauty and tragedy of Anne’s life and learn about her development as a writer.

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wereldkerstcircus in Royal Theatre Carré The ‘Wereldkerstcircus’ has been the most visited and most successful Christmas Circus of the Netherlands for years now, and this year the top-ranking artists are back in Amsterdam! From 18 December 2014 until 4 January 2015 you can enjoy an overwhelming show in Carré. carre.nl/voorstelling/wereldkerstcircus

Fashion Hotel Amsterdam Hendrikje Stoffelsstraat 1 1058 GC Amsterdam fashion@westcordhotels.nl www.westcordhotels.nl

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Matteo van der Grijn La vita è bella!

Cycling through Amsterdam, the busy traffic passes me by. The canals, the cafes, the atmosphere, the theater around the corner, and even the tourists who occasionally annoy me make Amsterdam the city that I love and where I was born.

Still, deep down in my heart I am actually an Italian. Until my early twenties I grew up in the north of Italy, Liguria – also known as the Riviera. And how! In the middle of nowhere, on a mountain, 25 kilometers away from the coast with the nearest neighbor being about 2 kilometers away. Together with my father and my mother, my early lifestyle was very ‘Spartan’. No running water, no electricity, no telephone and even no television. Very primitive you could say. But I wouldn’t have wanted to miss that for anything.

Here in Italy I have learned how to appreciate the smallest things in life and these experiences have formed the foundation of the rest of my life. For example, it is not a matter of course to have central heating. I had to chop wood. During my early years, I washed myself in the stream behind the house. And I can tell you, it was very cold. I still have a photograph in which my father breaks the ice in the middle of the winter, so that I could have my bath. But it was Italy. The land of the sun, the temperament, the hospitality and the exuberant life. There, I learned how to eat like a real Italian. Eat well, lots of it, and of course pure food! The necessary wine included.

I always look forward to traveling to Italy with my kids.

I love the way in which Italians treat their kids. I remember one holiday in Sicily. We had rented a cottage that was part of a large campagna. My daughter was only one year old. We went for a meal in the restaurant near the campagna. They received us with a great hospitality that I’m not used to in the Netherlands. My daughter was even ‘kidnapped’ to the kitchen, so that my girlfriend and I could eat in peace. Kids are the future; they should be treated with love and respect.

‘Che bel bambino!’ we often shout – ‘What a beautiful child!’ – and before you know it you have lost your daughter and she is somewhere in a shop surrounded by enthusiastic Italians giving her sweets or ice cream.

I miss Italy, but at the same time I don’t. I lived in the mountains, in stark contrast to the city of Amsterdam where I live now. I try to teach my kids Italian. But for now my daughter doesn’t allow me to read aloud to her in Italian. ‘In Dutch daddy’ she says, ‘otherwise mummy will have to put me to bed’. I hope in the future she will love this country as much as I do.

Unfortunately, I cannot bring Italy to Amsterdam and vice versa. For now, I’ll stay living here for my work, my family and the culture. But who knows what the future might bring. Life is beautiful! Or: La vita è bella!

At twelve o’clock in the afternoon every Italian family serves a meal of pasta. Extensive dining is something I occasionally miss here in the Netherlands. Here we eat our sandwich quickly, or even while we’re on the bike or alone while waiting for traffic, without actually enjoying the food. Take a break and enjoy the short time before you go back to work again. When my son of one-and-a-half once again threw pasta around the room, I taught him the Italian ‘buono gesture’ – spinning around your index finder on the sides of your cheek.

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Here in Italy I have learned how to appreciate the smallest things in life and these experiences have formed the foundation of the rest of my life.

Matteo van der Grijn is an actor known for his work on ‘De Troon’, ‘Soldaat van Oranje – The Musical’, ‘Daglicht’ and ‘Toscaanse Bruiloft’.

He currently has a guest role in ‘Nieuwe Buren’ and is busy with the rehearsals for the National Theater with ‘Blauwdruk voor een nog beter leven’. After that he will star in the stage adaptation of ‘Fatal Attraction’, along with Loes Haverkort.

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Bartender at the SKYY Bar in WestCord Fashion Hotel Amsterdam Chris Nuzzolo (40) works as a bartender at the SKYY bar in WestCord Fashion Hotel Amsterdam. The love for his work arose by accident when he had to fill in for someone else one a night during his internship at the famous Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky. He’s been there ever since 1996 thanks to the huge passion he has for his job.

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I like the diversity and the contact with our guests the most about my job. I have seen, heard and gone through so much that I could write a whole book about it!

Since when have you been working for WestCord Fashion Hotel Amsterdam?

‘I have been working here as a bartender since July 2013.’

Why are you the right person for this job?

‘Good question! Haha, you should ask my manager. For me, it’s about satisfying my guests and giving them a night to remember.’

And what kind of work did you do before this?

‘I have been working in the catering industry since I was sixteen years old. It is really in my blood. I’ve had my own business for years. As a catering entrepreneur I also put all my passion and love for the job in my work. I regularly worked there in the kitchen as a cook . I am a very good cook! Perhaps that’s because of my Italian roots.’

Perhaps it is because of your Italian roots?

‘Maybe! I was born in Friuli in the northeast of Italy and have been living in the Netherlands for 35 years already. A small part of my family is currently in the Netherlands, most of my family members live in Italy.’

What kind of education did you have?

‘The College of Hospitality Management.’

Photography Bastiaan van Musscher

What do you like the best about your job?

‘I like the diversity and the contact with our guests the most about my job. I have seen, heard and gone through so much that I could write a whole book about it! But I always say: a good bartender doesn’t see, doesn’t hear and doesn’t talk. We do experience a lot of fun and crazy things. The bartender is always “the ears” of the hotel; we often hear and know a lot. Everyone can learn how to serve a beer or to make a cocktail, but a good bartender distinguishes himself by his feeling for the bar, quality and hospitality. The SKYY bar is known as one of the better cocktail bars in Amsterdam and the goal of our professional team is to maintain that level and to offer fantastic service, because that’s how you distinguish yourself.’

What do you like about the SKYY Bar? ‘First of all, the fantastic view you have over the city from the bar of course! The design of the bar is awesome and as employees we get the freedom to do new and cool things for our guests in the bar. That’s very nice. It really is a fun and cozy bar.’

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What is so Italian about you?

‘Haha, my temperament! Yes. I really have that Italian temperament, in a good way, I hope.’

Do you have any other hobbies?

‘I like going for dinner, having a drink and playing golf with friends.’

And where do you like going on holiday the most?

‘I like going to my native area Friuli, because I really miss the food and nice wines. Friuli is a wine area and I am a real foodie and wine lover. That holiday is always a big eat and drink feast. If I really want to take it easy, I go to Asia for the palm trees and white sandy beaches. I can enjoy those as well.’

What could we still learn from the Italians?

‘Haha, romance and good manners! Too often I see men that come through the door here without holding the door open or not taking the coat of their wife or date. Or they sit down first instead of offering the woman a seat; they don’t pull up a chair, that sort of thing. That little bit of elegance we should be aware of more here. Maybe I’m a little bit old-fashioned, but I think it would do romance well if you look after a woman a little bit.’

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La dolce vita Are you a big fan of the stylish look of Italian ladies? You can create this Dolce Vita look yourself. Choose black and white with a touch of red.

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Fashion entrepreneur

With her over 85,000 followers on Instagram alone Winonah de Jong – fashionista, fashion blogger, entrepreneur and mother – inspired fashion lovers from all over the world. it’s A fantastic medium for the wife of football hero Nigel de Jong to share her passion for fashion from Italy, where she currently lives with her husband and two children Kyan (5) and Isaura (7). Winonah doesn’t stand still and pumps that same passion in her own online platform Styledbywinonah.com. WestCord speaks with her about her passion, ambition and la dolce vita!

You live with your family in Italy. Describe your version of ‘La Dolce Vita’!

‘A lovely Sunday afternoon with my whole family on the terrace of the Bulgari Hotel. A nice juice for the kids and a glass of Ruinart champagne for mum and dad.’

What do you miss about the Netherlands now that you live in Italy?

‘It sounds strange, but just the simple things. The Albert Heijn, pre-sliced and pre-washed vegetables and the Dutch cheese; there is nothing better than that.’

What do you want to show about yourself to your followers and readers on social media and your own platform StyledByWinonah.com?

‘That I am also an individual independently of my husband. That I am trying to set up my own career and turn my passion into a reality. I want them to know that I had to fight for it as well and that everything didn’t just fall into my lap.’

Which women of enterprise do you think of as a role model?

‘I look at women that combine their career with motherhood well.’

The fact that you are an entrepreneur now means a lot of changes for the kids as well of course.

How did they react to that?

‘My daughter Isaura is slowly starting to realize it. Her brother is five years old now and when I’m leaving he sometimes says: “Mummy, are you leaving?” It breaks my heart and I find it difficult for a moment. I have to persevere and make sure they are in good hands. And they are, because my mother looks after them. That gives me peace. All in all, this also makes me a more fun mother!’

How is StyledByWinonah.com doing?

‘Very well. I still have so many ideas with which I will expand the website, like a beauty column and tips for my followers. It is still in development. For me the sharing began on social media and I wanted to continue doing that. Fashion, beauty and lifestyle are my passion and hobby and I try to build a company around these pillars.’

What can we learn from the Italian woman when it comes to fashion?

‘That you can liven it up when it comes to fashion.

Leave those jeans in the cupboard when you go out for a nice dinner.’

What do you want StyledByWinonah.com to become eventually?

‘My ultimate dream is to have my own clothing line. My website and blog are a platform to facilitate this. Here I can show my style, the typical Winonah style. I pay close attention to the comments of my followers; they are the client and I listen to their feedback. Eventually, I would like to expand on that. This doesn’t all have to happen within a year. I want to learn and take the time to bring a brand onto the market.’

Where do you like to shop the most?

‘I am a huge online shopper! That surprises some people; apparently they think that I explore all the shops, but I simply just don’t have the time for that as a fulltime mother. I think online shopping is the invention of the century! My favorite shopping sites are; net-a-porter.com, mytheresa.com, luisaviaroma. com, matchesfashion.com, brownsfashion.com and harrods.com. Net-A-Porter really is my number one; there I will have access to pieces that are not online yet. Those are nice extras.’

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Winonah’s favorite addresses in Italy Food Fingers (the sushi restaurants of Clarence Seedorf) www.fingersrestaurants.com Via San Gerolamo Emiliani, 2, Milan, Italy +39 02 5412 2675 La Risacca Blu (fish restaurant) www.larisaccablu.it Via le Tunisia angolo via Tandino, 13, Milan, Italy +39 02 20480964 Barbacoa (Brazilian restaurant) www.barbacoa.it Via Abbadesse, 30, 20124 Milan, Italy +39 02 688 3883 Going out Armani Private Via Manzoni, 31, 20121 Milan, Italy +39 02 6231 2655 Cavalli Club milano.cavalliclub.com/it Via Luigi Camoens, 20121 Milan, Italy +39 02 311817 Hollywood www.discotecahollywood.com Corso Como, 15, 20154 Milan, Italy +39 02 659 8996 Shopping 10 Corso Como (highest-end) www.10corsocomo.com Corso Como, 10, 20154 Milan, Italy +39 02 2900 2674 Monte Napoleone (high-end) www.viamontenapoleone.org Duomo (high-street) – The shopping center with the Dom www.duomomilano.it

Photography Bastiaan van Musscher

What do those Italians really do better than us Dutch people?

‘I have to say that I am a big fan of the Italian cuisine. Not to mention the style.

Italians are some of the best dressed people in the world.’

What did you have to get used to the most when you moved to Italy?

‘The siestas!’

What have you learned from the Italians?

‘Because of the easy-going mentality of the Italians I was forced to become more patient.’

What is the secret of the beauty and air of the Italian woman?

‘I think it is the realization that as a woman you can be a real woman. That femininity is really celebrated there.’

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What are the fashion essentials of the Italian man and woman?

‘For the men it is definitely a perfectly cut suit with the most beautiful Italian leather shoes. For the ladies it is a feminine dress with a clean cut, in combination with a pair of statement heels. Everything is then hidden behind an enormous fur coat. Emphasizing femininity is the most important aspect.’

What would an Italian look be like styled

by Winonah?

‘A black A-line dress with a tight cut coat over it. Both come up to the knee. Pointy Valentino heels in nude and the Celine Box in croc or in nude. Hair styled in a big, robust curl – to make sure the whole look does not look too serious.’

Who are your Italian fashion icons?

‘Anna Dello Russo keeps surprising me with her exuberant style. Fashion designer Fausto Puglisi also inspires me a lot with his über-feminine creations. I once got to meet him during an event where Anne was also present.’

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The best tips for him and her!

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ella Italiana The sense of style of the Italian women goes beyond fashion – after all, when it comes to make-up the Bellas come to light flawlessly! And that goes hand in hand with lots of hair, black eye make-up and of course a soft base.

Here is a look that was inspired by the elegant icons of Italian cinema.

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The base will make or break a good look.

By smoothing the skin as much as possible, the rest of your make-up will come into its own even better! Collistar’s new CC Perfection gives you the ideal help with that. By combining the different color tones, imperfections are camouflaged. Clockwise, (from the top) ‘universal amber’ sees to it that dark bags are camouflaged, ‘pale beige’ makes less noticeable spots disappear completely, ‘highlighting pink’ creates a fresh, dazzling look and ‘dark beige’ takes care of the more noticeable imperfections. €29.95

Maestro Eye Liner Italian ladies are not sparing with black make-up on their eyes.

For this look a good eye liner is therefore a must. This Maestro Eye Liner by Giorgio Armani creates a long-lasting fierce look.

Thanks to the extremely fine tip, the line can be placed close to the lash line and subsequently you can use the beveled side of the felt-tip to make the line broader. €31

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PUPA Vamp!

The name of the mascara already suggests it; PUPA Vamp! will make sure you get extra full eyelashes. This mascara – the best sold one in Italy! – makes sure every hair is enclosed well, which gives the eyelash a fresh boost. Also ideal: Vamp! does not harden the eyelash, and in spite of that, stays on well. €17.50

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Perfect Eyebrows Even though the Italian look is generally nude, the eyebrows can be accentuated a bit – the fact is, the perfect eyebrow is defined, slightly bended and full. With Collistar’s Perfect Eyebrow gel you will give them that little bit of extra shape and volume. The free pencil which comes with it creates a refined, natural finish. €19.95

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I’m...

Last but not least: a beautiful natural color on the lips! You will barely feel it when you wear PUPA’s I’m lipstick because of the creamy, light texture and furthermore, the film layer will make sure you don’t have to fear stains. Practical!

Just like the application. With one move the felt-tips provide a full and intense coating with a beautifully shiny and long-lasting result. €17.50

Italy is known for its many fabulous icons such as Monica Bellucci, Sophia Loren and Claudia Cardinale.

Here you can discover how they make themselves beautiful!

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rofumo Italiano With the winter on its way the perfumes can be a bit stronger and more classic.

And who knows more about class than the Italians? Therefore here you will find a top five of the nicest scents for men of Italian origin.

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Man in Black Bvlgari honors his inheritance with a new scent for men: Bvlgari Man in Black. Because of its spicy yet sensual and woody character this eau de toilette is reminiscent of Italy. It is therefore also a seductive scent that provides the person wearing it with that little bit of extra manliness. €52 (30ml)

Elegance, modernity, refined style and simplicity... That is what it is all about according to Armani and therefore those characteristics are at the center in his scents. The intense Code Ultimate is a favorite and a perfect perfume for the dark evenings and long nights. The leathery, oriental scent stimulates the senses and is characterized by light notes of citrus and sweet anise united with a mix of wood, leather and amber. €70.50 (50ml)

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Black Extreme Trussardi Uomo had a small make-over and, since last September, is known as Black Extreme! Even though the scent is as manly and mysterious as ever. The perfume is one of the wood and leathery types with a classic, powerful and outspoken character. Fantastic for the winter. €44 (30ml)

What you didn’t know about perfume Fact

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Luna Rossa Extreme Prada’s Luna Rossa Extreme contains six distinguishing notes that are skillfully interwoven with each other. And that recalls a sense of team spirit and balance. The scent itself is peppery, sensual and fresh at the same time and matches the active man perfectly. €90.25 (50ml)

The Valentino-man is translated into a scent and the result of that is Uomo.

This scent has a nonchalant elegance about it and possess a natural class, like the men in Rome. With its spicy and fresh aroma, Uomo is furthermore more subtle and with that very suitable for people who are less fond of strong scents. €59.90 (50ml)

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• A scent is very personal and can make someone feel better and can give a person more confidence.

• A scent is an expression of personality; it strengthens who you are and therefore also influences your environment.

• Smelling happens unconsciously and therefore perfume evokes stronger emotions than for example pictures.

Myth • The best way to apply a perfume is by spraying it in the air and walking through it... This is a waste of time however. It is better to envelop yourself in the scent and spraying it on the wrists. The skin is warm here, and because the scent harmonizes better with body heat, you can enjoy it a longer time this way.

• Perfumes can be an aphrodisiac...

That’s not how it works, however a good smell can make someone act more confident and seductive.

The best way to apply a scent is by envelop yourself in the scent and spraying it on the wrists

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Photography New York Barbershop

ips from the master-barbers

of the New York Barbershop

The barbershop is back! More and more men are getting a well-trimmed beard and changing their hairdo to the so-called ‘Pellè hairdo’. This increases the popularity of the barber. And what is a better place to go to than the place where Graziano (a football player) himself is treated like one of the family? Right! The New York Barbershop it is!

The New York Barbershop is situated in Hotel New York and is a traditional men’s only barbershop - for real gentlemen. NYB came into being as a family company in Rotterdam in 1884. Nowadays, the shop’s style is still very authentic, similar to the styles in the thirties.

The team of very experienced barbers makes sure that people receive the best possible service here. Besides a perfectly cut style, they also offer luxurious shaving treatments. During this process, beards and moustaches are modelled according to traditional methods. It comes as no surprise that NYB was awarded with the title ‘Best International Barbershop 2013’!

They also sell a wide collection of quality products for skin and hair care and the shelves here are furthermore filled with luxurious scents and shaving products by, among others, Acqua di Parma and Proraso.

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NYB’s tips It may be obvious by now that the employees of the New York Barbershop know what they are doing. So the master-barbers have some practical tips for you!

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shaving To many people shaving is an everyday act. For a perfect shave the barbers at NYB believe the following products are necessary: • A quality shaving brush – for example by Corleone.

• Shaving soap, preferably from a good brand like Acqua di Parma.

• A razor of course. For the sensitive skin we’d recommend the Mach 3 by Gillette. Men with a normal, non-sensitive skin can also shave with a classic safety razor.

• Alum to take care of small shaving cuts.

• An after shave lotion (for normal skin) or balm (for sensitive and older skin).

All these products are for sale at barbershops.

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gift tips You can also buy some nice gifts in the barbershop! What about: • A gift voucher for a New Yorker (or for a shaving and cutting sessions).

• A real shaving brush – for example by Corleone.

• A flacon of Acqua di Panna travel spray (30 ml eau de cologne in a practical travel case).

• Captain Fawcett’s Beard Oil; lovely smelling care oil for the beard, in a practical bottle.

• A New York Barbershop arrangement, consisting of a stay in Hotel New York and a visit to the barbershop, book by telephone via the reservation department of the hotel: 010-4390555.

travel kit In case you travel a lot it is advisable to buy a firm, waterproof toilet bag and fill it with miniature versions of your favorite skin and hair care products such as shaving soap, a travel size shaving brush, toothpaste, a small comb and a bottle of shampoo.

This will save a lot in weight and it’s very useful of course!

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To keep your tight cut hairdo neatly in order after a visit to the barbershop, it is best to choose a classic pomade or a water-soluble pomade.

pomade In order to keep your tightly cut hairdo nice and clean after a visit to the barbershop, it is best to use a classic pomade or a water-soluble pomade. This will make the hair shine and will make sure it stays in shape the entire day.

You will be able to find more information at www.newyorkbarbershop.nl.

All the necessary products are also available in the online shop!

TIP 4 beards

In order to correctly take care of beards and moustaches there are all sorts of products for sale. For advice, always go to a barbershop; they will reshape the beard well and they will provide suitable advice for further care at home.

NEW YORK BARBERSHOP Koninginnenhoofd 1 3072 AD Rotterdam T. 010-4853196

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Mannen houden van gemak en daarom is een goed geknipte, natuurlijke look voor deze groep het best! Dit betekent dat u niet veel werk hoeft te verrichten voordat u de deur uit kunt. Maar wat is nu een goede coupe? We zien dat de wat langere kapsels het modebeeld al een tijdje dus The most beautiful destinations – from Italybepalen, to dit is natuurlijk een goede optie.

Al is het belangrijkste aan een kapsel dat the Netherlands het bij u past en dat Ăş zich er fijn bij voelt!

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CV Name Dominique Rijpma van Hulst Date of birth September 7 1981 Place of birth Eindhoven Location Amsterdam

Photography Hans de Vries

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I really love the quality and small things in life that make you feel rich. i could have been an italian for that matter!

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ominique van Hulst A look into the world of presentation

She’s back! Dominique van Hulst, also known as Do, recovers after the birth of her first child; Jip. She eventually married her love Marc after a time of being apart. She now takes her place in front of the camera, as a host for the show ‘Surprise Surprise’! We meet the smiling singer on a drizzly afternoon in Amsterdam.

We sit down on the couch in the bar and catch up on the stress of our everyday lives, but we also discuss her love for Italy and her new role as a mother and television host.

How are you feeling now, a few months after the birth of your son Jip? ‘I feel good, I exercise and I eat healthy, but to be honest, losing weight is a bit disappointing. During my pregnancy I gained about 28 kilograms. But I’m having difficulty losing the final 12 kilograms. But of course, I won’t give up! Oh well, I’m just very busy with Jip at the moment. He’s not even a year old, which means he wakes up at about three times a night. And at half past six in the morning everything starts all over again.’

What is motherhood like? Is it what you expected it to be?

‘I never really imagined what it would be like. I come from a close family and now that I have my own family it feels the same as when I was still living at home. But there is one really special feeling; that feeling of being in loving with your child.’

Were you warned about anything? What things went better than expected and what were your disappointments?

‘That you’ll no longer have time for yourself. Which is completely true! I rarely have any free time left. It’s different for a man, because his normal life just continues, while a woman has months of maternity leave and is constantly in the vicinity of the baby. My husband Marc is also still getting used to all his new daily obligations and the fact that he has to play the role of a dad when he comes home from work. He doesn’t like it that he is required - because of his work - to miss being with his new son. So for a man the way of getting used to a new child is different than that of a woman. This is something I’ve been noticing recently.’

Are you already thinking about having a second baby?

‘No, not right now. Eventually I’d like to think about it, but I also want to just continue doing my work. On the other hand, I do not want to miss too much time with my son. We’ve not had a child to let him be taken care of by someone else half of the time.

So we’ll have to find the right balance. But that shouldn’t be a problem in the end. My work can be busy, but at the same time it can be very quiet.’

Don’t you find that a bit scary?

‘Now that I have a child it’s all a bit more exciting. I’ve never been afraid of ending up without a job, but now that I have Jip I want a bit more certainty in my life.’

Are you currently experiencing this with the ‘Surprise Surprise’ show?

‘Yes, I think it’s really cool! Presenting is a lot of fun, and I’d love to grow further into it. “Surprise Surprise” is an amazing program! I love feel-good programs and I’m happy we can bring joy to many people with each new show. From giving a flower to a lady at the age of 74 who still takes care of others to organizing a sweet sixteen party for a young mother who never got to experience that part of her life. The program brings tears of happiness to everyone, which is really a nice thing, seeing that a lot of programs on TV are about other people’s misery.’

It’s a tough show to present because there is a lot happening. How do you manage it?

‘I think I just remain myself while I’m presenting and I have definitely learned from others. I’m not afraid to say that I think I have a talent for it. And it is ridiculously fun to do. My experience on stage as a singer is definitely a bonus, but there are still so many things to learn. I even have a coach who tells me how to

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Are there any other hosts you really enjoy watching?

‘Yes, I think Wendy van Dijk is very good. She’s remains her true self and has a great ability to empathize. Linda de Mol is an excellent game show host! But also people like Mies Bouwman of the past who presented in a very natural manner.’

Is presenting something you wish to develop and do more of?

‘That is definitely my goal. But I’ll continue producing albums and singing of course. It would be nice to work as an actress some time; although I do not believe I’m a brilliant actress. But acting isn’t really a dream of mine, and presenting is something I really enjoy. It’s also closest to me as an artist.’

Are you an optimist or a pessimist?

‘Sometimes I can linger in melancholy. Everything is in extremes for me. Both sadness and happiness. I really love the quality and small things in life that make you feel rich. i could have been an italian for that matter! Lots of passion!’

Please describe your love for Italy.

‘I love their design, their temperament, La Dolce Vita, the climate and of course the country itself. The cities, the nature. I once took a wine trip from the north to the south of Tuscany. We ate truffle and meat dishes in the north and pastas and seafood in the south.

Delicious! We’re real wine lovers and only drink Italian red wines.

Marc knows quite a bit about the various grapes. Italian red wine is always delicious!’

What is your fondest memory of Italy?

‘The times that we went on holiday to former Yugoslavia and always stayed in Milan for a couple of days. We used to hire those famous yellow bikes and cycle with the family around Milan for three days!

We looked at shops and enjoyed unique neighborhoods and art.

We ate at the best restaurants. Those are really great memories.’

I love Italian designs, their temperament, La Dolce Vita, the climate and of course the country itself. The cities, the nature

If you go on vacation to Italy, where do you prefer to go?

‘Tuscany I think. I really love that place; it’s beautiful, there are many gorgeous villages, the nature is serene, the people are kind, the weather is great and the food is delicious! Really, you can do everything in Italy. Even skiing!’

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Matinee performances and tour 2015

What do your holidays look like?

‘I love to stay in boutique hotels. I think they’re more personal.

That includes the WestCord Hotels. But you won’t often see me in large chain hotels. I think a good bed, a soft duvet cover and lots of pillows are what makes a hotel luxurious. I believe those things are really vital to an excellent hotel. But I also enjoy the wellness facilities. But I enjoy it more in my own country. In the Netherlands I more often make use of a hotel spa than in a foreign country. When we’re abroad we prefer to explore the country. Marc and I often enjoy a weekend away in the Netherlands. I enjoy a nice sauna and a firm massage. I think a really good treatment is important in hotels that offer a wellness service. I also think the staff should be friendly and they should make you feel at home.’

What kind of a lifestyle do you live?

‘I’m a real Burgundian, I love enjoying myself! For me, luxury is all about the experience and atmosphere. We were in Piedmont in Italy once and enjoyed a meal at a restaurant on the top of a mountain. The whole family was in the kitchen enjoying the cooking. I thought that was a real joy. Fantastic! I love the Mediterranean lifestyle of the Italians!’

You are currently presenting the ‘Surprise Surprise’ show.

What other kind of program would you like to present?

‘I dream of presenting a huge live show in the future. Or a combination of live and recorded. That would be incredible.’

What is it like to present with Henny Huisman?

‘I think it’s really cool! I enjoyed watching him on TV as a small child. I truly believe he is the founder of the feel-good programs.

He has lots of experience and is really funny as well! He’s much more mischievous than you think, [laughs], we have a real chemistry together!’

What other things are on your schedule?

‘I’m performing a matinee in Deventer on the day after Christmas; I’ll be singing Christmas songs, complete with strings. I always love that! Because I can only sing Christmas songs for a short period, [laughs], two weeks maximum! I love Christmas and its carols. I like being at home for Christmas with friends and family. In February 2015, I’m starting a theater tour, so I’m currently working on a new repertoire. I’m writing songs together with various people. I produce everything in-house. I’m still planning on writing a great single; a single that is played a lot on the radio and is comparable to an advertising campaign for a brand.

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You can see Do exclusively during the Bubbles & Bells Christmas concert in the Deventer Schouwburg, on 26 December 2014 at 2.30 PM. Her theater tour starts in February 2015 and leads her through different locations across the country. For more information and tickets see www.domusic.nl

It’s something I’m working really hard on right now. I’m also thinking of producing an album with more acoustic songs on it. It’s something that is more personal and smaller, I have reached that stage in my career now. Over the past 10 years of making music a lot has changed for me personally. In the past I dreamed of performing huge shows like Beyoncé, whereas now I’ve started to enjoy music itself and less so the huge shows around it. The emotion in music is the most important to me.’

Who do you think is a great entertainer?

‘Well, obviously Beyoncé. I love her as a total package. You can’t do all that by yourself of course, which means gathering the right people around her is one of her great talents.’

What are your greatest talents?

‘I am a fighter. I can take a couple of setbacks. If it does not go as I want, or if I’m having difficulty, then I keep trying my best. I also remain myself; I believe that is an important talent to have. I keep both feet on the ground. And I’m not afraid to say that I am very musical and I love this profession. I really enjoy it. I am a singer; it is not just something I do. It gives me a certain satisfaction.’

Who would you like to sing with in the future?

‘D’Angelo is great. Especially live he is amazing! I’d also love to work with John Mayer, his songs are so impressive! And of course, I would have loved to sing with Whitney during her peek years...’

Is working with D’Angelo or John Mayer a real possibility?

‘Why not? Everything is possible, right? I’ve also worked with Pitbull and Bryan Adams. But if I want to do something like that again, I would have to be fully committed to it.’

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kiing with Italian charm Alta Badia

Ski jitters; do you remember them? That lovely feeling of the fresh air in your lungs and rays of sun in your neck, the beautiful – almost picturesque – surroundings, the crunching of the snow and the heat of the flames when you huddle up near the fireplace after a long day of skiing? Wonderful. But where is the trip headed to this year?

We would like to introduce Alta Badia, a fine ski resort in the heart of the Dolomites, Northern Italy. #42 ALTA BADIA

It is not without reason that Alta Badia is often described as the perfect symbiosis between Tyrolean tradition and Italian Dolce Vita Alta Badia is a gorgeous mountain area with a not entirely undeserving reputation; the Limestone Mountains have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2009. Together with the impressive, vertical rock formation and the sharp mountaintops the six Tyrolean villages create a beautiful scenery. The area is covered with snow in winter and luxuriant green in summer. It is this combination that makes Alta Badia pre-eminently accessible for activities in all seasons. Add to this the 17,835 beds, 450 ski lifts, 1.220 kilometers of ski runs, 80 kilometers of cross country ski runs and the world famous Selle Ronda track at an altitude of 3,151 meters and you’ll end up with a very alluring output.

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Skittles On Ice Everybody knows curling – that unusual sport with sliding skittle pins and fast moving brooms – from TV, but only a few of us have actually played the game. On the frozen Sompunt Lake in Alta Badia you can get to know this sport of Scottish origin in an accessible manner.

Here the sport got a somewhat friendlier name anyway, namely ‘Skittles On Ice’. Not only does the name sound more accessible, also the movement of the broom and the skittle pins are made a lot more user-friendly.

For lovers of the sport a professional rink has also been installed. Are you up for the challenge?

Winter holidays Of course, the winters in Alta Badia will be overrun by countless possibilities. Skiing, snowboarding, Nordic walking, skating, walking, free ride skiing, sledging; the supply matches every possible demand. Because the area is at a height of 1,400 to 3,269 meters, snow is guaranteed in the period of November until April. The low atmospheric humidity creates a powdery type of snow and ideal snow conditions, which turns the mountains into ultimate ski slopes. A fun fact: Alta Badia was at the bottom of a tropical sea 200 million years ago. It may be hard to understand, but the bestknown mountaintops used to be coral reefs once, like the Sella Massif, the Marmolada Glacier and the Civetta Group.

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Cucina Italiana Good food is distinctive part of the ‘sweet life’, which is the literal translation of ‘La Dolce Vita’. The Cucina Italiana – the Italian cuisine – is still praised for that; after all, it is no big secret that the Italians like to enjoy life. The inhabitants of Alta Badia have complied with this motto in life more than anybody else; the fact is, the area has the highest restaurant density in Europe. Nowhere else are there as many high-quality restaurants in relatively small surroundings. In fact: in an outline of merely six kilometers there are three Michelin star restaurants.

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Hoteltip!

Prepared by a local cook and consumed in a mountain farm, taste and ambiance manifest perfectly. Exactly the way it was once intended

Are you looking for a characteristic four-star hotel in the middle of Alta Badia at a good price? Hotel Marmolada offers what you are looking for. This is a real family hotel, which is managed by the Costamoling family. They claim that people enter as guests, but leave as friends. A true statement, because Marmolada offers a wide range of rooms, a delicious kitchen, and not entirely unimportant after an intense day of exercising: a wide variety of wellness facilities. The rooms vary from simple single rooms to luxury suites. Or, for couples in love, the Romantic Suite is also available. Want to know more? Take a look at www.marmolada.org

Italian class People often talk about arrogance among Italians. After all, they have it all; sun, taste, passion, fashion, excellent food, beautiful women and true gentlemen. Those who visit Alta Badia cannot deny that a wonderful skiing area can be added to this list. Life is in fact sweet to people who let the Italians in their life. La Dolce Vita!

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The cuisine of Alta Badia is traditional and is a result of from the rural lifestyle of the Ladin population. The dishes are simple, honest and based on local ingredients, but packed in a modern appearance. Think of ingredients such as milk, flower, spinach, broad beans, forest fruit and mushrooms.

The meat – usually pork or chicken – is preserved by drying or smoking it. Prepared by a local cook and consumed in a mountain farm, taste and ambiance manifest perfectly.

Exactly the way it was once intended to be.

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Quality in harmony with nature

Today mini care products like shampoo and body lotion are impossible to separate from a hotel room. The guests experience these bottles as an obvious service and love to take them home during departure. These mini care products, also known as ‘amenities’, make a hotel stand out from the rest and reinforce its image. All cosmetic products which can be found in WestCord hotels are developed and produced with extreme care by skilled people in northern Italy.

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Bunzl has more than twenty years of experience in producing hotel cosmetics. People and the environment are an important part of their philosophy. High standards and utmost care are always ensured. The laws and regulations for cosmetic products in Europe are generally stricter than in, for example, countries in the Far East.

This is the reason why Bunzl has deliberately chosen to develop its products on European soil. Years of loyal cooperation with Allegrini and Cosmhotel guarantees quality and delivers innovation in the field of hotel cosmetics.

La famiglia In 1977, after years of experience in the chemical industry, Giacomo Allergrini discovered a new opportunity for the hotel business: hotel cosmetics. In the late seventies this became an emerging trend. Up until that time all cosmetic products for hotel rooms were produced by established brands of multinationals such as Lux and Palmolive.

In order to properly respond to this new development in the market Giacoo Allegrini and Danilo Bonassoli established Cosmhotel. By offering personalized hotel soaps Cosmhotel led to a true innovation within the hotel business. Parallel to the growth and development of hotel soap Giacomo Allegrini created a new division; Allegrini hotel cosmetics. This new division started as a small producer and distributor of miniature bottles of shampoo, body lotion and shower gel. The collaboration became the strength of both companies.

Even today Allegrini and Cosmhotel are capable of developing full product lines of hotel cosmetics that meet the standards of this age, with optimal logistic services and a high quality standard. The Netherlands is the largest customer for Allegrini and Cosmhotel hotel cosmetics. They Focus on a high quality standard in combination with the ability to bring cosmetics in line with the look of the hotel room, of which the WestCord Hotels product line is an excellent example.

Third Generation At this moment the third generation of the Allegrini family is working in the Allegrini Spa, with Valentina Bonassoli and Antonella Allegrini in charge and Chiara Bonassoli working together with Danilo

Bonassoli and Giacomo Allegrini. Allegrini and Cosmhotel form a family business that now consists of more than two connected organizations, given the fact that Antonela Allegrini and Danilo Bonassoli got married in 1979.

Green is the new gold Hotels and their guests are increasingly concerned with the extent to which products are harmful to the environment. The family business operates with full respect to the environment and based on this philosophy the Go Green concept was developed. The shampoos, conditioners, shower gels and soaps meet the high quality standards and are certified with the European Ecolabel, Nordic Label or Ecocert. The development of PET to rPET bottles contributes to this. Only water bottles are eligible for the recycling of plastic bottles. This means that as a guest you are assured that the cleanest plastic is being used for recycled plastic.

Besides nature, Allegrini is also concerned for the wellbeing of people and animals. Therefore, raw materials and finished products are never tested on animals. All cosmetic products are paraben and mineral oil free and are tested dermatologically. The products have a nourishing and moisturizing effect and are provided with natural fragrances. Besides the standard cosmetic products there are also spa products available with exotic fragrances that give you a feeling of total relaxation. The strength of Allegrini lies in the combination of product knowledge, quality, development and customized service.

All products are carefully formulated with the best ingredients and are never tested on animals, both internally and in external laboratories, before they enter production.

Making a difference During the past twenty years Bunzl and its Italian partners have shown that they are able to bring ideas to life without sacrificing quality and forgetting about the environment. This all with the goal of making the difference for hotels and their guests worldwide. The partners are also very confident about what the future will bring.

Together they hope to continue this unique partnership and develop many more interesting collections from an Italian heart.

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ravel must haves Do you have a holiday coming up? Check the latest novelties and must haves from which you may benefit and start off your journey well-prepared!

The perfect travelling companion

TRUE BEAUTY Olympus has a particularly fine edition of the award-winning OM-D E-M10. With its luxurious accessories and fine colors, the E-M10 Limited Edition is a feast for the eye and a true must have for everyone that wants to emphasize his/her own style during travel! €849.99 olympus.nl

It is almost impossible to find a better travelling companion than the GALAXY Tab S. The Tab S has a slender and light design and that makes the tablet ideal to bring along on holiday. Even when you’re sitting directly in the sun, the image will remain super bright. The screen offers vibrant colors and a wide contrast ratio, which makes movies, pictures, games and other content look extra beautiful. Make your holiday even prettier with this tablet, ideal for the entire family! From €399 samsung.nl

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Life Collection Chrysalis is a collection of unique bracelets including charms, crystals, beads or lucky omens. This makes it possible to endlessly vary and combine. The nice thing is that all the hangers convey a different theme and message. As a great memory of a beautiful moment – one of your trips for example. From €29 chrysalis.us

ANTI-JETLAG Are you often tired after a long trip? You will arrive at your destination as fit as a fiddle with Babor’s Anti-Jetlag Cream. Bisabolol, ginger and specific peptide give the skin a new dose of energy and make sure you look more vital and relaxed. The natural biorhythm of the skin will also restored in no time. €47 (50ml) BABOR.NL

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JUST LIKE THE STARS Unique light design, a stylish look and modern colors: Rimowa is currently the most fashionable suitcase brand on the market... It is impossible to imagine life of celebrities without a trolley by Rimowa. The half-Italian beauty Olivia Palermo is also a fan! €649 RIMOWA.NL

SHINE! Men; show off with these sunglasses by Italian brand Salvatore Ferragamo. With these glasses you can optimally enjoy the sun. They are perfect for a warm sunny day as well as during the winter to protect your eyes against the low sun. €275 FERRAGAMO.COM

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TRAVEL Photography Cindy Prins

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sther Kreukniet

and Hotel New York

Writer and lifestyle journalist Esther Kreukniet (45) can proudly look back on the past couple of months during which she put the finishing touches to her latest, and of course once again very exciting, thriller. ´En Passant´ is available in bookstores in October.

The Rotterdam-born writer loves the port town’s ‘don’t talk, but act’ mentality and her surname has a special historical connection. There is a special bond between Kreukniet and Hotel New York...

AD Terrace Award 2014 Esther is not the only person who loves staying at WestCord Hotels in Rotterdam... The terrace of ss Rotterdam - Lido Terrace - recently won the AD Terrace Award 2014! The AD (a Dutch newspaper) writes the following: “The casual atmosphere, gorgeous view, fine seating and fast service make this unique terrace the number one terrace!” The Lido Terrace was rated a 10 for atmosphere and surroundings in the final report, a 9 for the view and a 9 for the service. www.ssrotterdam.nl

‘For me, Hotel New York is the ideal location for my business meetings. Whenever I’m there I always feel like I’m carrying a piece of history with me. My grandfather had his own taxi company in Katendrecht during the Second World War. He was a regular chauffeur for the guests of the, at that time, headquarters of the famous Holland America Line. It was from here that people departed for America, and of course, many of the people that left would never return again. And my father was already driving around guests when he was fourteen years old! Later the grandson of the founder of the Holland America Line was one of my classmates in Switzerland.

I love the feeling of anonymity in Hotel New York. When I enter the building I feel like I’m entering a different world! It’s like you’re in New York; there’s a cosmopolitan atmosphere, there’s buzzing. The service is nothing out of the ordinary, but it is very good. In the summers it is fantastic because of the long sunny days on the terrace, and with a lovely dish of fruits de mer and a nice glass of wine I can stay there forever!’

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Love for Rotterdam Kreukniet lives in Oostvoorne, in the vicinity of Rotterdam, and she isn’t planning on ever leaving the place. ‘I love Rotterdam, every time it feels like I’m arriving home again. I like the hard-working mentality and furthermore Rotterdam is an excellent town for young entrepreneurs. It’s what makes the city so vibrant and innovative! That, and of course our skyline and architecture, make the city a unique place.

The architecture is modern and sleek, built just after the war. Sadly, many beautiful buildings were lost during the war.

Hotel New York is the only building that has remained pretty much intact. It is really the historical monument of Rotterdam. The authentic interior and exterior make a nice change compared to all the sleek buildings around it. I also love visiting relatives in the Italian-speaking parts of Switzerland. My brother lives near to Como in Italy. I really enjoy the Italian lifestyle and their kitchen of course! My family visits usually include three days of delicious food and drinks, after which I’m rolled right back onto the plane [laughs]. I think the warm, passionate and loving way in which Italians treat their family and others is very special.’

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ew to Terschelling

Going for a walk along unknown places!

With all its nature Wadden Island Terschelling is a beautiful place to go for a walk. With at least 250 kilometers of trails, dirt roads and charming villages, you can completely relax here. It is even nicer now that the existing trails have had a makeover and a true walking network has been introduced.

State Forestry has marked six trails on the island that lead you along the most beautiful spots. And besides the marked trails, four walks have been put together without any marking. These routes run along unfamiliar and historical sites, through woods, dunes and polders.

The various starting points are easily accessible by public transport and all routes have on site catering facilities, so that you can have a nice rest in between. The length of the routes ranges from five to fifteen kilometers. With a reasonable fitness, equipped with the right walking shoes and the walking route book these walks are possible for anyone.

You will soon notice that walking will make you completely detach yourself from daily hustles and concerns. A nice way to enjoy the sun, with that wind-in-your-hair feeling... This way you will be able to completely relax!

Walking is healthy!

More than one third of the Dutch population enjoys a walk from time to time. This isn’t even that extraordinary, seeing as walking is totally healthy! Although you probably would not expect this to be the case, walking is in many ways the best form of exercise. People walk for various reasons: to stay fit, for fun, or as a moment of relaxation after a busy day. There are thus many reasons to walk, although the positive effect is the same for everyone!

Walking is a vastly underrated sport, even though during a walk more calories are burned than during a jog. See this table for comparison:

Activity Walking at a slow pace

Calories per hour 248

Tennis 311 Walking at a moderate pace

338

Jogging at a moderate pace

445

Walking at a brisk pace

541

So... What are you waiting for?!

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njoy the winter

on Terschelling

WestCord Hotel Schylge Burgemeester van Heusdenweg 37 8881 ED West-Terschelling +31 (0)562 - 44 21 11 schylge@westcordhotels.nl www.westcordhotels.nl

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Enjoy the winter on the beautiful wadden isle Terschelling from €119 per person* Terschelling is an island that you need to explore! Together with your family, as a lover of nature, for active activities or simply for some peace and quiet... there is something to do for everyone on the island! And every season has its unique charm.

have a beautiful view over the Wadden Sea! The comfortable four star rooms here are fully equipped and all have their own balcony or terrace. Besides the double rooms, the hotel also has family suites for up to four people.

beach. To be really able to explore the island, the bicycle is the perfect means of transportation – several bicycle and walking routes will take you to the prettiest places.

We guarantee you will enjoy your stay!

As soon as you step onto the boat your daily hectic life will disappear into the background.

The wind in your hair, the fresh sea air and the calmness of the water will make a weekend on the Wadden Islands really feel like a holiday!

The hotel’s facilities will complete your stay!

Have a nice dinner at one of the best restaurants on the island – Restaurant Op West – or enjoy a fun evening of bowling. The hotel also offers an indoor pool, wellness facilities and a beauty salon.

At first lighthouse de Brandaris will appear on the horizon. And once you set foot on the island, it only takes seven minutes to walk to Hotel Schylge. You can then hand in your luggage so that it can be brought to the hotel. Past the dazzling harbor, the walk will take you along the water to the hotel. From the hotel you will

We also recommend that you visit the charming village of West-Terschelling! With its cozy terraces and contemporary shops there is always something to do around here, even though the majority of the visitors mainly go to the island for its nature. Terschelling is known for its extensive dunes, forests and over thirty kilometer-long

Lezersaanbieding • 2 nights in a comfortable hotel room • 2 extensive breakfast buffets • hot chocolate with homemade apple pie • a three course dinner • free use of the sauna • 20% discount on wellness treatments • 1 day bicycle rent • a visit to the Centrum voor Natuur & Landschap (a wildlife visitor center)

* A stay is possible until 30 April 2015, on the basis of the availability. The price is based on two persons per room. You can find more information and booking options at

www.westcordhotels.nl/winters-terschelling

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udi Tron-technique

Economical, sporty and complete Green morals are an increasingly stronger sentiment in our current society. Not only do multinationals fanatically put green stickers on their products, also on the road the attention to economical cars grows steadily. And even though it is still often a struggle with smart solutions, Audi has discovered a nice method with the Tron-technology.

Economical yet sporty.

The Tron-technology comes in two forms: E-tron and G-tron. In short, the E-tron is a hybrid plug-in (power) and the G-tron is a natural gas/biogas model.

Whereas many brands sacrifice on other functions with economical models, the Audio Sportback A3’s E-tron and G-tron are just as good – and fast – as always. But more economical. And cleaner.

E-tron With the Sportback A3, Audi has taken a smart place in the hybrid scene. The German manufacturer predicts that the average person drives seventy kilometers per day. The first fifty kilometers it drives fully on electric power, as a result it only drives the last twenty kilometers of the daily trip with a hybrid gasoline engine. It is easy

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Whereas many brands sacrifice on other functions with economical models, the Audio Sportback A3’s E-tron and G-tron are just as good – and fast – as always. to calculate that the consumption comes down by 1.5 liters of gasoline per hundred kilometers.

Which is extremely economical.

But what are the huge advantages compared to all other economical, yet electric cars? There are two: power and radius of action. An often heard problem with full electric cars is the low radius of action – the distance a car can cover without charging. Audi chose an economical car, but didn’t sacrifice on the content of the gasoline tank and because of this the total driving distance is an average of 940 kilometers. Plenty of space for a nice ride! The second advantage – and this is perhaps the most fun part – is the powerful engine. 204 hp. Enough to sprint from zero to a hundred kilometers an hour within 7.6 seconds, with a maximum speed of 222 kilometers. Quite a punch. And because of the direct coupling with the electric engine it responds as quick as lightning to the commands of its boss. In case you love to rest during driving, there is yet another advantage: the E-tron is extremely quiet. Even the ‘buzzing’ of most electric cars has been gotten rid of skillfully by engineers.

G-tron Also for the G-tron, Audi has used the ultimately distinguished Sportback A3 again.

Under the hood it is however a totally different cup of tea. The main force behind the G-tron is the addition of a double Compressed Natural Gastank (CNG) under the load-bed of the trunk. Note: with the G-tron, the gas tank also exists next to a full gasoline tank. The driving distance does not decrease, in contrast to many other gas vehicles.

But it is a lot more economical and cleaner. A full natural gas tank drives between 240 and 270 kilometers and costs a mere fifteen euros. On the other hand, you pay just as much road tax for gasoline vehicles. After the gas tank has emptied, the A3 will automatically switch over to the gasoline installation. When you remain in the gas kilometers, you drive extremely advantageous. With over 125 CNG-tank stations, there is a national coverage in the Netherlands. So finding a tank station within reach will hardly cause any problems. Besides natural gas, half of these stations also offer green gas or biogas. In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy there is also national coverage, and also in France and Spain there are dozens of CNG-

stations. In theory, switching to gasoline is not necessary anymore. But what about the environment? The CO2 emission with natural gas is 88 grams per kilometer. If you choose green gas with the tank (see text box) the emission is considerably lower: 25 grams per kilometer.

By way of illustration: with a gasoline tank, the emission for those five liters you use per 100 kilometers will soon be 120 grams per kilometer.

German grandeur That the Germans have made building cars their second nature should be obvious by now.

Audi has earned its stripes largely with the A3, which is one of the most popular models. It is therefore not surprising that the manufacturer made the choice to give the showpiece a cleaner and more economical upgrade. Smart, because the A3 is a popular leased car that has a respective seven percent addition (E-tron) and a fourteen percent addition (G-tron) thanks to the Tron-techniques.

Leasing in an advantageous and reliable way is possible via bourguignonautolease.nl. The E-tron can be ordered now from € 39,700, in the meantime the G-tron is available from € 28,900.

What is green gas?

Besides normal natural gas, biogas or green gas is now also available with many tank stations. But what is green gas exactly? This is how it works: green gas is produced from (among others) sediment, waste from dumping grounds, garden waste, vegetable and fruit residue and animal waste products like manure.

Next, the biogas is cleaned and dried and is graded up to the same quality as natural gas. After this process is complete, it can be called green gas, which makes it a sustainable alternative to fossil natural gas.

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Flexibel, transparant en merkonafhankelijk...

Bourguignon Autolease

Of het nu gaat om shortlease of full operational lease, bij Bourguignon Autolease bent u met uw bedrijf altijd aan het juiste adres. Wij bieden u een uitstekende service, u heeft keuze uit alle merken personen- en bedrijfsauto’s, tegen een scherp tarief! Bij Bourguignon Autolease staat u achteraf nooit voor vervelende verrassingen.

Wij zijn een op en top Fries bedrijf; nuchter en eerlijk.

Bezoekt u voor meer informatie onze website www.bourguignonautolease.nl of neem vrijblijvend telefonisch contact met ons op (058) 284 70 40.

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@BourguignonAL

Ook WestCord Hotels least bij Bourguignon Autolease.

Jupiterweg 15, 8938 AD Leeuwarden T (058) 284 70 40 E info@bourguignonautolease.nl W www.bourguignonautolease.nl

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Whatever is necessary for a calm and relaxed life!

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ohan Noorloos

The New Yoga School

in 2013 Johan Noorloos’s entrepreneurial adventure started in the shape of The New Yoga School in Amsterdam. The centuries-old traditions and wisdoms from the yoga doctrine already inspired the young Noorloos to take action about 15 years ago. Johan took matters into his own hands after he was diagnosed with a life-threatening disorder.

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Johan, how did this adventure start?

‘I have been teaching at different locations for twelve years already. I started practicing yoga when I was in a phase of my life in which a lot was going on. My fascination for yoga and the matching way of life drove me to travel for it and follow training and learn more about it in different continents. I started sharing my experiences with others and found out that I became a kind of yoga teacher. My ambition to bring everything together in one place grew. A place where I could give teacher training, yoga lessons and where people can also just have some peace and quiet in the garden on a Sunday. I wanted to do this in the heart of Amsterdam, in the Jordaan, where people are busy and sometimes also quite lonely because of their hectic lives.

The community – as I call it – is the most important pillar of this school. We’re a place where you can be yourself, where there is always someone to talk to. We don’t do outward-shows or tricks. I think people need this. With a membership of 49 euro a month you can come here whenever you want and follow the lessons you want.’

What does yoga actually do to people?

‘Everyone will answer that question differently, but the common factor will be that it makes people feel calm, in balance and stronger. That’s the experience. I think the trick is to know how to translate what you do on the mat into life itself. And that you come here when you feel the need to practice again. Something that helps everyone is to keep breathing when the going gets tough. Breathing deeply in the most difficult positions is an exercise that you can perform during difficult situations in the office. And what I consider to be a very nice metaphor is pushing the boundaries of tension in the muscle or causing an injury to that muscle. That’s a very fine line, the question is; what is good for you and what is harmful to you? To be able to feel that boundary is what people find really difficult in daily life.

There are more than one million people with burn-out-related problems in the Netherlands. These are the people that cross their boundaries systematically and you could say they have sustained an injury in life. On the yoga mat you learn to feel and mainly accept your physical boundaries. This means it is very applicable in daily life.’

Who gave you the best advice and what was it?

‘Two quotes stuck with me. The first is “if you want to live life forwards, you have to understand it backwards”. To look back every now and then and keep considering why you do what you do. And the second is “there is a crack in everything, that’s where the light comes in”. Be prepared to discover your own cracks and dare to be vulnerable in it. From there, dare to live up to your own potential. I was sick for a while. That’s when I started yoga. And what I found horrible and cursed at at the time eventually became my biggest strength. It was the diagnosis of a life-threating disorder and I didn’t have long to live anymore. I decided to accept this instead of fighting it. It was freighting sometimes but that’s what gave me the strength to look past it and work with it. My health is very well right now.

The combination of the mental and physical training gave me a huge boost.’

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With yoga I try to inspire people to get out of their comfort zone and grow as a person

People see you as a huge source of inspiration?

‘At the beginning, I found it very difficult when people came up to me with compliments, for example, they thought I was inspiring – I would feel a huge pressure to do even better. By now, I can receive these compliments better. Nelson Mandela once said that we humans fear the fact that we are immensely strong the most. And I think that in essence we all fear our own strength. With yoga I try to inspire people to get out of their comfort zone and grow as a person. I am convinced that you can only grow when you are prepared to go past the resistance. And getting out of your comfort zone means finding resistance. On the yoga mat you will experience physical resistance of your body. Like the muscles you stretch and the exercises you do. You will feel how stiff you are, how bad you’ve been looking after yourself and how restless it is in your head. But if you want to become limber, you have to confront yourself with how stiff you are and if you want peace in your mind you have to confront yourself with the restlessness. And not everybody wants to do that, so people that are looking for that “quick fix” I often don’t see again. You have to be prepared to look for that resistance and breathe through it. When you feel that resistance, you could say that it is growing pains. I personally think that the yoga class only really starts once you get off the mat. The question is whether you can integrate and translate what you have practiced in the lesson into daily life.’

Do you have a practical tip for the readers?

‘With everything you do in life you could ask yourself the question: “does this help or harm me?” Not everything in life has to feel good or has to be comfortable, sometimes something that isn’t comfortable can help you, but you shouldn’t harm yourself. And if you don’t know the answer, get onto the yoga mat and practice your body first. Another lesson that matches this well is that for everything that happens to us the law of Anitya applies. This is a word from Sanskrit that literally means “nothing stays the same, everything constantly changes”. This can be threatening on a lower level, but very liberating on a deeper level. When you realize that, you can be in the “now”, as author Eckhart Tolle describes in the book “The Power of Now”.’

Photography H채stens

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ibernation

The facts and myths about sleep Sleeping... We do it so much and yet we know so little about it. Why do we require it? What happens to us when we don’t get enough of it? And what does sleeping even mean?

As long as it goes well, there is no reason to linger over sleep. And yet, it is certainly a very interesting subject to know more about! We assume, for example, that eight hours of sleep per night is the recommended amount of time, but is this correct?

The amount of sleep you need differs per person and it is mainly the quality of sleep that is the most important. The first four hours are the most important, but that doesn’t mean that that’s enough. On average, a person needs between five and ten hours of night’s sleep, which is quite a lot. Therefore the question about how many hours you need yourself is difficult to answer. This can be measured best by means of functioning; those who are tired during the day, probably don´t sleep enough during the night. That is actually a modern lifestyle problem; people simply don’t sleep long enough. This can lead to various complaints.

You may experience a decrease in concentration, a bad memory, weariness and tiredness.

Someone who is really tired can also just fall asleep out of nowhere. Crazy enough, most people do not realize it when they have a chronic lack of sleep. Many claim to need merely five or six hours of sleep per night, but then they have to catch up on sleep during the weekends or during holidays. These people also don’t perform as well as they think! On the other hand, these symptoms do not necessarily indicate a lack of sleep – there can be other causes.

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If you experience a lack of sleep, you can’t just supplement it with having a long lie-in – it takes more time. To recover from the lack of sleep, you will simply have to sleep longer on average. To achieve this you will have to set aside several weeks. You don’t just pay off a sleeping debt in one go! As you get older, the need to have a long lie-in becomes less though, because you need less and less sleep.

Enough sleep is important, but more is not necessarily better.

Sleeping longer does not always make you healthier. There is also such a thing as sleeping too much. For example, people who suffer from a depression often stay in bed too long and they sleep so much that they don’t feel better because of it. Reducing sleep can also be a solution for complaints of weariness!

Vicious circle Whether you sleep enough is something you can control yourself in a way. And of course there can be a sleepless night, but this is something we can take. A problem only arises when you’re really not able to get to sleep. Because then it becomes a sleeping disorder of which there are more than eighty different types, with chronic insomnia at number one.

Even though this disorder has different causes, it starts in quite a typical fashion. This shows straight away how sleeping works.

Chronic insomnia often occurs with people who usually sleep fine and then suddenly sleep less, because of a certain cause. This can occur for example when somebody in the family or a friend dies. Drastic events like that can cause people to sleep less over the course of a couple of days. Normally the pressure of tiredness reaches a highpoint after a couple of days that people just fall asleep once again and sleep though the nights again. However, there are also people that think and worry so much that they can’t get back into their old sleeping pattern by themselves. They look at the clock a lot and think a lot about the fact that they can’t fall asleep. And exactly because of this, it becomes more difficult.

Those who are tired, are also inclined to go to bed earlier. This way they think they make up for lost time. But that’s not how it works.

When you go to bed earlier than usual, that doesn’t mean that you will actually fall asleep early. You’ll only be worrying about it longer, which only makes the problem bigger. Structurally tossing and turning for hours – and also watching TV and reading in bed – creates a vicious circle: your brains (subconsciously) no longer associate your bed with a nice sleep, but instead with lying awake, which makes it impossible for you to sleep again.

Once you have entered that vicious circle, you really have to be careful with sleeping pills. They often don’t work well enough to break through the pattern, although you do get used to them very fast. And if you quit all those pills, then the problem will only get bigger.

Healthy sleeping rhythm It is important to break through such a vicious circle and change the negative association between bed and sleep back into a

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Those who are tired, are also inclined to go to bed earlier. This way they think they make up for lost time. But that’s not how it works

positive association. If you are awake in bed for longer than twenty minutes, it is wiser to get out of bed for a bit. By reading in another room for example you will automatically get tired again. As soon as that happens you should go back to bed again. And if necessary you repeat it, so that you won’t keep lying awake.

If this doesn’t work, there are also sleeping centers where they can help you restore a healthy sleeping rhythm. This happens for example through cognitive behavior therapy, or psychological therapy. During this therapy different things are dealt with, like sleeping hygiene. This means that you going to bed at fixed hours is very important, as well as a good, comfortable bed and a not too warm or cold room. Another solution is the so-called sleeping restriction. When people lie in bed for nine hours and only sleep in it for five hours, this is

brought back to six hours, in order for them to sleep almost a hundred percent of the time. This way the brain is trained to once again experience positive associations so that people can sleep well again and go to bed again for a longer perio of time. At these centers, people also learn to only use their bed for sleeping and not for, for example, watching TV and reading. That doesn’t mean however that this is strictly forbidden; for people who sleep smoothly it doesn’t hurt to also do other things in bed. And the other way around it is also fine if a healthy sleeper follows the rules, because this reduces the chance of developing insomnia. And remember: having one bad night isn’t bad, because that doesn’t necessarily mean that there are problems. Moreover, your body is perfectly capable to restore from a bad night of sleep.

But the best thing to do is go to bed and get out of bed at fixed hours.

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Fresh into your kitchen You know better than anyone. The consistent quality of fresh products is essential for the success of your kitchen. Bidvest Deli XL provides the highest level of speed. Straight from the source to your kitchen. For fast delivery, we do not use stores. Because we think they are a waste of time and quality. Ordering your fresh products at Bidvest Deli XL will save you time and money. With the guarantee of a constant quality.

More information? www.delixl.nl

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The nicest theater and the best must haves

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he magic of Carré What is it about the theater that makes is so magical? Is it the artists that take the stage? The mysterious architecture? The illusion of the play? Its varied history? Or is it the red carpet? Since 1887, the Royal Theater Carré Amsterdam (which was then owned by founder Oscar Carré) has been the most magical theater in the whole of the Netherlands. A portrait in words and images.

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History has shaped the theater, because over 125 years later the theater is still as prestigious as it ever was

‘Ladies and gentlemen, the show is about to begin!’ In the year 2014 this is a phrase which is mainly used by pranksters, but the shows in Carré were actually once opened in this manner. Rows full of theater enthusiasts were eager to enter the prominent building along the Amstel every week. Inside a warm nest awaited. Beautiful foyers, an impressive hall in the shape of a semicircle and a large stage on which fantasy was brought to life for one evening. History has shaped the theater, because over 125 years later the theater is still as prestigious as it ever was.

Photography Frank Greiner

Circus Temple The Royal Theater Carré Amsterdam was founded by Oscar Carré; son of a circus family and a self-professed horse trainer. For years he traveled as an artist with his father’s circus. They were mainly located on – the not always loved – fairs. Oscar had more ambition. He wanted to build a circus temple in a fixed location. Made out of stone and with a luxurious interior. A place for the elite.

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‘Grand and majestic. This is what my circus should be like. With people who marvel at and give a loud applause for my horses - my stars.

The “high stand”, with all my twelve lovely horses, will be the highlight. In my own circus. I will fulfill that dream one day. Even though it will require lots of sacrifice and take a toll on my beloved ones’. These are the words of Oscar with which the NTR documentary ‘Circus Heart’ opened. A dream that became reality. But so did the horrific downside; his wife Amelia died in a crash during a train journey with the circus.

Elite In the days of Oscar, the horse was an important part of society. And although the muscular and loyal animals were used a lot for public affairs, they were for the most part used by the elite for transport and entertainment purposes. Circus dressage at the highest level therefore garnered a lot of positive attention from the rich and famous. It was the start of the distinguished status of the theater. Outside of the circus season the building was used by theater producer Frits van Haarlem who brought in successful variety shows. Subsequently, Carré slowly but surely transformed into a place where different types of popular entertainment came together. After a long period during which revue theater and opera predominated, the Dutch theater saw a fresh new start after the Second World War under the leadership of director Karel Wunnink and programmer Louis Dekker. There was

Photography Bart Versteeg

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now room for new art forms such as musicals and cabaret. Toon Hermans set the tone with his One Man Show, but also comedians such as Snip en Snap and André van Duin were very popular. Yet, Oscar’s love for the circus never really left Carré. The Strassburger circus became a huge success, as well as the Russian State Circus. In 1985, an old tradition returned; the World Christmas Circus. An annual highlight of which the opening night is often still reserved for the absolute elite.

Atmosphere Back to the present. According to the current director Madeleine van der Zwaan, the unique atmosphere of Carré is mainly due to its warmth and size, she says in an earlier interview. According to her, it is said, that when an artist is able to tackle Carré, that artist is able to tackle all other auditoriums.

Carré is a grand and imposing place. In the same interview Theo Maassen says: ‘It’s like a warm bath’. In the documentary ‘125 years of Carré’ André van Duin explains how he once tried to record the atmosphere of Carré on a tape recorder. The result was disappointing. According to him there is only one way to experience this atmosphere, and that is by being there yourself.

Media magnate Joop van den Ende explains that another part of the theater’s success is because of the way in which the artists ascend the stage. In the earlier mentioned documentary he explains how the dynamics of ‘the story’, delivered in whatever way, always provides an attraction to the people.

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Circus dressage at the highest level therefore garnered a lot of positive attention from the rich and famous

Remaining relevant Of course, behind all the beauty and wonder remains the business side. And although Carré has been on the verge of bankruptcy in the past, the theater is now doing pretty well. The power lies, according to the organization, in its flexibility and relevancy. Cherish your history, but also accept future developments.

An excellent example is the placement of the new foyers. No theater-red, but tight, warm and with a sand color. A nine meter long marble bar with wooden finishing has become the theater’s flagship, in combination with the classic chandeliers of course.

Not only the building itself faces continuous change, also the program has seen various changes under the direction of Madeleine. More than ever, room has been made for multiple forms of theater. Even opera is once again part of the program.

Magic Every artist wants to experience the magic of Carré. Nobody says it out loud, and it is no written rule, however it is the truth. An unwritten rule. Ascending the Carré floor boards and feeling the heat of the spotlights; for many this is the highest attainable. An artist’s work is only complete once he has experienced Carré.

This is the magic of the theater.

Every artist wants to experience the magic of Carré. That is an unwritten rule

Uitgaanstips!

TIP 1 Opera At one time, lovers stood in long lines along the Amstel waiting to get a ticket for the many (mainly) Italian operas. Unfortunately, opera disappeared for a while. But after a long period of silence opera is back in Carré! Highlights: • Parelvissers (Pearl Fishers); the most famous love duets (February 23 until February 25 2015) • Verdi requiem; charming, moving music in a fantastic performance including the Eva Maria Westbroek (soprano) and Frank van Aken (tenor) couple (May 16 2015) • Don Giovanni; a tempting masterpiece about love, death and myths (January 20 and 21 2015)

TIP 2 Claudia de Breij - Teerling Besides being a presenter, Claudia de Breij is also a radio DJ and a successful comedian. The press was extremely positive about earlier performances of her show ‘Teerling’. NRC newspaper wrote the following about De Breij: ‘An authentic kind of sincerity that is rarely seen in comedy today. Moralism that is not embarrassed of itself. On the contrary, it is very inspiring’. Early next year she returns to the stage with her show ‘Teerling’. (February 20 and 21 2015)

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Stylish smartphone Samsung emphasized our sense of style without losing functionality. The Galaxy Alpha stands out because of the refined design in a compact body with a metal frame and elegant bended corners.

The phone is merely 6.7 mm thin and with that it is one of the lightest Galaxy devices ever made. At the same time, it offers all the possibilities one expects from a high-end Galaxy Smartphone. €599 samsung.com

Viva la Vespa

The Vespa Sprint has only recently been released on the Dutch roads and is already being improved with an ABS. This refined anti-lock braking system is especially designed for this ‘Vespini’ and has no influence on the weight of the scooter. Because of this, the ‘small body’ Sprint remains lightweight and extremely safe. Because when driving a scooter, a jammed front wheel is one of the greatest dangers when braking hard on slippery asphalt. By preventing this, the rides become a lot more fun! €4,819

Fuelband The activity meter of Nike+ has been improved! Of course, your movements and your sleep are measured even more precise now. In addition, the FuelBand SE also has a better battery, more user-friendly controls, a memory function, more social tuning and last but not least: color options. €99 nike.com vespa.nl

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The earth, creativity, food and art come together in illy’s sustainArt Collection, which was made especially for their participation in Expo 2015. Four artists from four coffee countries buckled down to design four coffee cups, and the result was super bello! The limited editions are available via illy’s web shop.

From €66 for four cups. shop.illy.com

Luxury Toys for Men Most luxury products are not made for everyone, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t dream about them! For example, with Luxury Toys for Men. All that is materialistic and pretty can be viewed in this book – from cars to yachts, from watches to safes, from skis to islands and from motorbikes to private jets. €98 teneues.com

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We know Missoni Home because of its rich decorations which certainly aren’t lacking in the new collection. Cool colors appear in fluid lines and linear images on the pillows, hassocks and other items. To add that little bit of extra to your interior! From €85 wannekes.nl

Fun for foodies Your Italian baking will become even tastier with this Dutch gadget! The new food processor by Philips has a unique design with a ‘top that opens’ which provides you with a maximum view of the mixing bowl and moreover, it has an advanced technology for the best kneading results. The spacious metal bowl can hold 1,300 grams of dough – enough for, for example, four large pizzas or two loafs of bread. From €319.99 philips.nl/keuken

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Do you want to make best use of your time on holiday? Young and old can learn something from these awesome educational activities!

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Discover life on earth at Naturalis in Leiden! Walk past the Primeval Parade, experience Nature’s Theater and take a look in the Treasure Chamber. You will most likely run into very special animals, such as the Camarasaurus with its long neck, the Mammoth skeleton and the Giant Crab. Also nice: you can celebrate your birthday party between the dinosaurs and dolphins! sonnenborgh.nl

Sonnenborgh

Photography Timo van der Horst

In the Sonnenborgh museum & observatory in Utrecht the telescopes are waiting for you! When the weather is nice you can look up at the starry sky during the (children’s) open evenings or admire the sun on Sunday. In case of bad weather you can enter the planetarium and go on a virtual trip to the moon.

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Maritiem Museum Rotterdam In the middle of the seaport town Rotterdam you will find the Maritiem Museum where you can discover everything about the maritime world of old, but also about present and future developments! It is a unique experience, complete with various exhibitions and events for all ages. You can learn everything there is to know about the harbor of Rotterdam, cruise holidays and transport by sea.

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Photography Carolien Sikkenk

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Amsterdam EXPO Amsterdam EXPO is the place to be in the Netherlands for the world’s best exhibitions. With its special program, the EXPO aims to entertain, immerse, educate and amaze everyone!

Definitely keep an eye on the calendar.

MAIL & WIN MAIL & WIN to have a chance at winning a Pizzarette Original (worth €59.99)!

Nothing beats a home-made pizza.

And what is more fun than having a fondue Bourguignonne? With the Pizzarette Original everyone can make their own mini-pizzas! In the middle of the table stands the special Italian pizza-oven with its real terra cotta cupola. Place the pizza base on the table and all the ingredients around it: tomato sauce, union rings, mozzarella, grated cheese – everything that is nice to cover a pizza with. This way you can decide yourself what type of pizza you want to eat. A Margherita, a Quattro Formaggi, a vegetarian pizza or a personal combination? Let your fantasy run ammock and create the best pizza ever!

WestCord is giving away two Pizzarette’s.

Have you discovered the solution to the puzzle?

Send an e-mail to marketing@westcordhotels.nl with ‘Mail & win’ in the subject line. Mention the solution of the puzzle, your name and address details in the e-mail. The campaign runs until 31 March 2015. After the deadline date the winner will automatically get a notification. The prize is not paid out in cash and no discussion will be entered into about the results.

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ullmander Restaurant & Bar Trendy ambiance

Five years ago, Gullmander Restaurant & Bar Delft opened its doors close to the A13.

Gullmander Restaurant & Bar is definitely worth a visit, and not just after a trip to Ikea.

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When you step into the modernly furnished hotel, you immediately arrive in the cozy lounge with its colorful eats and a fireplace. In the lounge, employees serve everything, from a delicious wine to different types of tapas. Close to the lounge is the modern bar where bartenders shake the best cocktails. The restaurant is full of atmosphere, is accessible, fresh and open with a beautiful outlook on the kitchen.

Gullmander Restaurant & Bar has something for everyone, from salads to delicious three course dinners There is something for everyone Gullmander Restaurant & Bar has something for everyone, from main course salads to a lovely three course dinner. Chef Michael de Ruiter loves to show his creativity. The restaurant changes its menu three times a year. In addition, Michael presents changing specialties every week. Because there are many companies in the area, they also thought of business people. For the business lunch, there is a weekly changing lunch menu which consists of two courses. Of course, you can also choose from one of the dishes on the lunch menu – even if you are not a business(wo)man.

When the weather is nice In summer and also during less warm weather the heated terrace is a nice place to stay and enjoy the rest over a cup of coffee, a good glass of wine, a lovely salad or a dinner. The terrace is the perfect location for a drink after work hours and provides a pleasant reception.

Ikea Nice extra: the Ikea is situated right across from the hotel. The property is also owned by Woongigant.

WestCord Hotels rents the property and Ikea takes care of the entire restyling of the interior of the hotel, and thus also the restaurant every season. Complete in Scandinavian style, matching the period of the year.

Gullmander Restaurant & Bar (Olof Palmestraat 2) is situated in WestCord Hotel Delft at an ideal location, next to the A13, junction 9. You can use the parking spots in front of the hotel free of charge. Please see www.westcordhoteldelft.nl for more information.

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Chef WestCord Hotel Delft

Michael de Ruiter (33), born in Delft, started working at WestCord Hotel Delft three years ago. He holds sway in Gullmander Restaurant & Bar and enjoys showing his creativity!

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How did you end up at WestCord Hotel Delft?

‘I ended up here through my little brother.

Before, I worked at the Spanish chain NH Hoteles in The Hague as Chef de Partie. My little brother has worked here in Delft since the beginning and pointed out the vacancy – fact is, I had hinted at him that I was looking for a different job. The position here in Delft was merely an executive function and it was never my goal to become a chef, I thought it was too much responsibility, lots of stress and pressure. But then I had an interview here and it clicked immediately, really, and before I knew it I was already standing there. It took a lot to get used to the many responsibilities, but I was guided really well. It is really to my liking.’

Where does your passion for cooking come from?

‘As a kid, I spent lots of time with my mother in the kitchen, it has always fascinated me. My mother was creative in the kitchen, my father was not.

During children’s parties I sometimes made things in the kitchen and my little brother would show it to all his friends. That is actually sort of how it came to be. Then, I did the secondary school of cookery in The Hague and after that I obtained my Cooking Diploma at ROC Leiden.’

What does your average workday look like?

‘Haha, busy! I normally start around 11 o’clock in the morning. I work with a team of seven people in the kitchen, including students and interns. It is a fun, young and close team. Before lunch we always discuss the state of affairs and update the administration. Next, we run lunch, make preparations for the evening and usually I run the evening shift. Around nine o’clock in the evening I head towards home, the others close up the restaurant.

I also have other shifts, but these are my most regular ones. It is a flexible team and I am not averse to a breakfast shift either. I work five days a week, it changes per week which days I work. It purely depends on the occasion.’

Who puts together the menu?

‘We put together the menu with the entire team, but also reception can give suggestions. Every four months we create a new menu. In 2012, we received the Green Key Certificate for corporate social responsibility. This means we have biological dishes on the menu. We also work with fish that is caught responsibly and fair trade products. We furthermore have biological bread and vegetarian dishes.’

What do you hope to achieve with your job?

‘That we get more brand awareness, I hope more people discover our restaurant and that we become more well-known in the area.’

Who is your role model?

‘The Spanish chef Ferran Adrià, the driving spirit behind the famous restaurant El Bulli. I got fascinated by him when I started working at NH Hotel The Hague; he came up with the gastronomical Nhube concept there. The concept is characterized by combining restaurant facilities and relaxation in a comfortable residence room. Adrià works with molecular cooking a lot, which appeals to me.

Molecular cooking happens a lot in star restaurants, but I try to select small things from it.’

How would you describe the menu?

‘A luxurious, but accessible menu. With exceptions of course. Affordable, and there is something for everyone!’

What do you like so much about your job?

‘Every day is different; I get satisfaction out of my work. I sort of have a free reign here. Cooking has always been my passion and I would not want to do anything else. Also when I think of the future, I would only like to go a step up. In the future, I would like to educate people who could take over the baton. Ultimately, that is what you do it for.

These days, the quality of the students is unfortunately decreasing and I would like to change that and educate students to become good cooks. We also work with students here. As of now, they have learned the basics and we are preparing them for the future.’

What do you not like so much?

‘Sometimes you don’t have enough time, because it is really busy. That is a good sign, but it can be very frustrating every once in a while. Nevertheless, I don’t have much to complain about really.’

What is your specialty in the kitchen?

‘The cuisine is French, but I also try to add Dutch and foreign influences to it as well. The vegetable garden was my idea, that really is Dutch recipe.

For this starter we use “forgotten” vegetables like parsnip and Jerusalem artichoke with rye bread. It is really vegetarian. That is a dish that stands out.’

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Which dishes can we wake you up for at night?

‘Lasagna. Simple, but delicious. It doesn’t all have to be very spectacular. I could say I’d prefer duck liver and truffle, but that doesn’t inspire me at all. I like basic food.’

Where do you see yourself in ten years?

‘I would definitely like to grow in my profession.

Maybe work in a five star hotel. I am not working on it right now. Within WestCord Hotels there are plenty of possibilities to grow. And when the opportunity arises to be able to work abroad, I would definitely consider it. I’m not that old, so I don’t know yet what could still cross my path.’

What do still dream of?

‘To become famous. I hope so. I am not working on it however, because that is something that could happen out of the blue. I would also like to enter a cooking competition. And winning the jackpot, I also still dream of that, haha!’

The menu is luxurious, but accessible. With exceptions of course.

Affordable, and there is something for everyone!

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Cannelloni with ricotta and young spinach Cook the pasta sheets until they’re done and put them in ice water. Next pat them dry and put them away. Cook the ricotta in the oven for 15 minutes at 180 degrees and let them cool off. Wash the spinach and cook it in plenty of water, pour it off in a sieve and let it drain. Mix the ricotta and spinach in the food processor or with your hands until a mixture forms.

Add some salt and pepper to add flavor and put the mixture in a piping bag.

Put the gelatin in cold water and let it soak. Cook the tomatoes for 30 seconds and put them in ice water. Peel off the skins and cut the seeds out. Next, mix the tomatoes into a smooth mixture, sift this mixture and add salt and pepper to add flavor.

Heat the gelatin and the tomato juice in a pan (don’t boil it) and pour it on a plate afterwards and let it cool off in cold storage.

Slice the onion and fry it in a pan with some oil and add the spinach. Add wine and reduce it down to half, add cream and reduce it down to half.

Mix the sauce until it’s a smooth sauce and season it with salt and pepper.

Next, grate the pecorino and spread it out on baking paper. Finish it off in the oven at 180 degrees (for 10 minutes) and let it cool off on the counter.

Place the pasta sheets in front of you and draw a line with the piping bag (with the ricotta mixture). Next, wrap up the pasta into a nice roll. Finally, remove the tomato jelly from cold storage, cut off a nice piece and put it on a plate.

Bon appetit!

Ingredients for 2 persons Cannelloni • 150 grams of young spinach • 100 grams of ricotta • fresh pasta or lasagna sheets • olive oil • tomato jelly • 3 pomodori tomatoes • 2 gelatin sheets • salt and pepper

Photography Bastiaan van Musscher

Spinach sauce • 100 grams of young spinach • 1 dl white wine • 1 union or 1 shallot • 1 dl cooking cream or whipped cream (unsweetened) • 1 clove of garlic Pecorino gingersnap • 100 grams of grated pecorino cheese

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A dish isn’t finished without the addition of a nice wine.

However finding the appropriate wine can be difficult.

Luckily Wijnimport J. Bart will lend you a hand. Their tip?

They chose the 2012 Fattori Soave ‘Danieli’ from the wine region east of the city of Verona, northern Italy, to go with the recipe of chef Michael de Ruiter.

The brothers Fattori, Giovanni and Antonio built a modern cellar in 1997, equipped with the most modern equipment, making sure that the sulfuring of their wines was at a minimum. They are very innovative and passionate wine makers. This is why several farmers let their wine be produced here. The Fattori family has owned vineyards in the region since the beginning of the last century. They currently own about 80 hectares, of which 25 hectares are located on the slopes of the Alpone valley, northeast of the village. It is located 150 - 450 meters above sea level. The soil is very volcanic, which makes it ideal for producing quality Soave. Fattori produces strikingly delicious wines; they are often reviewed as the best of the area in leading journals such as Decanter and Gambero Rosso. Fattori – which literally means farmer – is a well-known name in the region. Danieli is the nickname the Fattori family has in the region.

The basis of a good Soave is the Garganega grape. The grape is harvested by hand – roughly ten percent of the grapes is harvested a month later, which means the grapes have properly dried. They give the wine an additional concentrate, complexity and a softer feeling in the mouth.

After removing the stems, the peels remain on the must for six to eight hours. This gives them an additional flavor. With its smell of white fruit, pear, flowers and jasmine, the Soave Danieli has a nice scent. The rich and elegant taste is nicely balanced; nice and juicy with fresh sourness, and of course very refined.

The cannelloni with ricotta and spinach dish has clearly been influenced

by Italian cuisine, which of course means that Italian wine is an excellent fit with this meal. The freshness of ricotta with tomato goes perfect with a wine with fresh sourness. Combined these taste become a perfect whole.

Because of the purity of the dish a not very wood layered wine such as the Soave is an excellent choice.

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Employees Bastiaan van Musscher, Carolien Sikkenk, Chris Nuzzolo, Cindy Prins, Dominique van Hulst, Elles Commandeur, Hans de Vries, Harry Westers, Jennifer Westers, Johan Noorloos, Malou Mesland, Mark Uyl, Michael de Ruiter, Monica Monté, New York Barbershop, Nick Helderman, PAR Media, Robin van Osch, Roderick Ros, Timo van der Horst, Winonah de Jong

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