Twice a year in Leiden, the heart of a FF flutters. While normally this may be attributed to artery clogging cholesterol, the famous oliebollen are the culprits around New Years and the 3rd October. Their smell haunts Leiden Central during the freezing month of December and even early January. Eaten warm, rolled in icing sugar they are a spongy, sweet doughy delight.
The purchasing experience leaves a lot to be desired, the soft folds in the faces and bodies of the bakers suggesting the dangers of over-consumption as they shovel the piping hot balls of deliciousness into a bag. One bite, and you are hooked.
I wonder if I would love them as much if they were available all year round? Check out the poll and let me know what you think, would you like oliebollen as much if you could eat them year round?
brilliantly written
ReplyDelete