Comments on: Getting Our Dutch Fix – Pella, Iowa

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:55:53 +0000

In reply to Carolyn Vos. We could see the community pride in Pella. It was so nice that the festival was even able to occur, even if it was a scaled-down version. Hopefully, we will have a chance to return and see all of the grandeur in the future.

By: Carolyn Vos

Carolyn Vos — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 02:48:41 +0000

My husband & I’ve lived in the Pella area for 50+ years so we know where good food is. The Dutch Fix is less than 5 years old & their food is really good. Dutch Mess(a mixture of lettuce, bacon dressing served over mashed potatoes is so good. They did not make it at Tulip Time because they had to scale back the menu to accommodate the large crowds. Please come back to Pella anytime to try this, the poffertjes, Pella bologna etc. Tulip time was scaled back quite a bit due to Covid 19 but so thankful because at least we were able to have it. I think that’s only the 2nd time in 85 years it was canceled & the other was done while US was involved in WWW II.

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Mon, 31 May 2021 14:03:44 +0000

In reply to JJ. Thanks for the tip. These treats are such a delight.

By: JJ

JJ — Sun, 30 May 2021 02:25:19 +0000

In reply to Milton Hill.

Dutchie here! 🙂

To make poffertjes at home, look into one of the online Dutch stores that operate in the US. Stores like atouchofdutch.com (located in WA, they’re my to-go place) sell both the poffertjes mix and poffertjes pan. It’s really quite easy to make with those, and it tastes great!

By: Jeff & Crystal

Jeff & Crystal — Fri, 21 May 2021 11:52:39 +0000

In reply to Milton Hill. We can certainly see why this would have happened. Pella is filled with so many things to see and do. Our first visit will certainly not be our last.

By: Milton Hill

Milton Hill — Fri, 21 May 2021 11:46:49 +0000

We discovered Pella a few years ago when we decided to stop for a couple of hours to see the Vermeer museum. We ended up staying thirty-six hours and talking about a return visit. The windmill and historic village were thoroughly enjoyed.