Unfortunately, I lack time to visit Maastricht often. My dearly beloved sorority pal and friend lives in the beautiful landscape surrounding Maastricht and finally it was about time this week to pay her a visit, along with some other friends. After we ate a delicious Limburg plum cake at her home, she took us for a high tea in the centre of this beautiful town.
Last week the TEFAF (The European Fine Art Fair) in Maastricht opened his doors. This is the largest art and antiques fair in the world. I spoke with Sanne ten Brink, the senior conservator of the ING-art collection in the Netherlands. She told us about her favourites. I grew up with art.
Artisanal bread made with leaven and organic grain can be found at Le Salonard. They have two shops in Maastricht and one in Amsterdam. Their various types of jam (especially the fig one!), cheeses, oils, cakes and cookies are all equally yummy. I should know - I've tasted them all. That slice of fig/nut bread with a bit of old cheese really made my day.
In one of Maastricht's oldest and most charming streets, in a magnificently restored 18th century building, you'll find this superb B&B run by enthusiastic hostess Lot. This time I stayed with husband and kids on the top floor, which - with two bedrooms and a spacious bathroom - allowed us plenty of privacy.