Home

Welcome to Bridging the Gap! We are a foundation here to integrate Indian expatriates in the Netherlands into the Dutch community and expose the vast and vibrant Indian culture into Dutch society by the many successful events, which we host. Through the different activities that take place throughout the year, it offers a perfect chance for both the Dutch and Indians to gain interest into each other’s cultures and societies and learn more and appreciate the diversity of these two cultures.

Good luck

Bridging the Gap Foundation would like to wish all our final year exam takers the best of luck! We hope to see many flags out this year!

For those of you that don't know, when students finish their highschool (secondary school) exams they hang their school bags on the Dutch flags outside their house. This is a sign to show everyone that there is a graduate in the house and will be moving on to the next chapter of their life. So keep your eyes open for these flags and school bags, there could be one in your neighbourhood!

Amsterdam Deck

Bridging the Gap Foundation is proud to present all their members with a wonderful service - Amsterdam Deck

The Amsterdam Deck features 30 of Amsterdam's best dining and drinking destinations conveniently stacked into one deck. These restaurants and bars span the width of Amsterdam and various cuisines, and they have a couple of things in common--killer food and great passion. Serving everything from hamburgers to haute cuisine, the restaurants and bars in this deck are all special places. The AmsterdamDeck is a great tool for discovering restaurants, cafes, bars and eateries in virtually all Amsterdam neighbourhood.

Pick a place by neighbourhood or be adventurous and select at random and go to dinner. Present it to your server and get €10 taken off your food bill. It's that simple!

30 cards worth €10 each. That's €300 in your pocket to explore and discover the best bars and restaurants Amsterdam has to offer.

BTG has a limited number of decks available at a special price of €10.- !! Don't miss out!! This is a great way of starting the new year with a new place to eat every weekend! Start inviting your friends for dinner today! For a list of restaurants visit: http://www.wix.com/summerbohemian/deck

For purchase of the decks email: Btgfoundation@gmail.com

SALE: Zafiraa

Zafiraa jewelrry is now on SALE. Take advantage of the discount and purchase your favourite earrings at €50 only. All jewellery is made with special semi precious stones and are easy to maintain. Each item is unique being handcrafted in India. To see full collection and order online check: www.zafiraa.nl

Product of the Month:

Every month we’ll be using this space to introduce our latest find whether it’s a product or a super service. Maybe you’ve gone to a great restaurant recently and want to introduce it to other then let us know!

This month’s latest find would be interesting for those working in the Amsterdam Zuidas area as there's a new lunch place opened - StarMeal - offering mouth watering (fresh) juices that serve every purpose whether it's an energy boost your looking for or a good solution to fight that hangover. StarMeal has a wide range of salads to choose from so say hello to healthy eating! You can choose from 3,4 and 5 salad servings with over 20 salads and pastas to choose from. Don't worry they also have sandwiches and other snacks to buy so take your colleagues with you asap.

Address: Gustav Mahlerlaan 316, Amsterdam

Recipe of the Month:

Macadamia-Crusted Sea Bass with Mango Cream Sauce

(Thanks to www.allrecipes.com)

Ingredients

0.5 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
120 ml heavy cream
5 ml lemon juice
65 g chopped macadamia nuts
30 g seasoned bread crumbs
5 ml olive oil
1 g black pepper
1 g red pepper flakes
455 g fresh sea bass
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cloves minced garlic
15 ml extra virgin olive oil

Directions

In a food processor, combine macadamia nuts, bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon olive oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Process until smooth. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine mango, cream, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until thickened.

Season fish with salt and black pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and crushed garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the sea bass on both sides, and remove from heat.

Transfer fish to preheated oven, and roast until cooked through. Cover the sea bass with macadamia crust, and return to the oven until crust browns. Top with the mango cream sauce.