Tasting my way through local food specialties is one of my favorite ways to experience a new destination. Learning about the history, culture, and fascinating stories behind the food is one of the joys of travel. All I knew of Dutch food before I arrived in Amsterdam was cheese and beer, and I happily learned that there are so many more Dutch treats to sample. If you are traveling to the Netherlands, do not return home without trying these traditional tasty delicacies.