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The farmer’s wife cooks and has a tale to tell in the farmhouse from Varik
Every day
In the kitchen of this attractive farmhouse the farmer’s wife explains how food was prepared and preserved in the early twentieth century. Vegetables would have been grown in the garden.
In the Betuwe region river flooding was a major problem. As a result, local people built their farmhouses on dwelling mounds. The fertile ground opened up a wealth of opportunities for farmers. They would keep cows for the production of milk, butter and cheese, as well as growing grains, legumes and sugar beet.
Loft for the harvest
A characteristic feature of this farmhouse from Varik is the impressive overhanging roof at the rear of the building. This includes a hatch, which was used to transfer the harvest into the loft straight from the cart, ensuring it stayed dry.