<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[SimmerandStir]]></title><description><![CDATA[SimmerandStir]]></description><link>https://www.simmerandstir.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:22:50 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.simmerandstir.co.uk/nl/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What Is a Bouquet Garni? How to Use This Classic Herb Bundle]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you enjoy making homemade soups, stocks or slow-cooked meals, you've probably come across the term bouquet garni. This classic bundle of fresh herbs has been a staple of French cooking for centuries, adding subtle depth and aroma to a wide range of dishes. 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Leer de samenstelling van bouquet garni en verrijk je kookkunsten. Wat is bouquet garni?]]></description><link>https://www.simmerandstir.co.uk/nl/post/bouquet-garni-wat-is-het-en-hoe-gebruik-je-het</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b03887eb62fe370643fce</guid><category><![CDATA[Kruidenbuiltje]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:51:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4eec44_7b713b692bf540dc9cf70018cd417575~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Astrid van Essen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is a Herb Sachet? Everything You Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontdek wat een kruidenbuiltje is en hoe je het gebruikt. 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Leer alles over het maken van een kruidenbuiltje voor smaakvolle gerechten en meer!]]></description><link>https://www.simmerandstir.co.uk/nl/post/wat-is-een-kruidenbuiltje</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6af5d77eb62fe3706417a3</guid><category><![CDATA[Kruidenbuiltje]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:49:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4eec44_93acadc3d5014483bb74ae645602869d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Astrid van Essen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how to make homemade vanilla extract with simple ingredients for a rich, pure flavor. 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