About us
Meet Tim & Erik
We’re Tim and Erik, the creators of OrangeFoodies. We’re two passionate home cooks from the Netherlands and the founders of SmaakMenutie, one of the Top 10 food blogs in the Netherlands. We love discovering new flavors, recreating dishes from our travels, and turning authentic recipes into dishes you can easily cook at home. Since 2016, we’ve traveled across the United States every year, gathering inspiration from local food and regional cuisine. Our cooking is also influenced by Erik’s Indonesian heritage, which brings bold Asian flavors into many of our recipes.
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Authentic recipes made easy
OrangeFoodies is a food blog by Tim and Erik, two home cooks from the Netherlands who believe great food doesn’t have to be complicated. Our philosophy is simple: authentic recipes made easy. We create flavorful, approachable dishes using ingredients you can easily find at your local grocery store. Perfect for everyday cooking, quick weeknight dinners, and relaxed meals at home.
The idea for OrangeFoodies was born during one of our annual road trips across the United States. Since 2016, we’ve traveled through the U.S. every year, exploring regional dishes, discovering local restaurants, and finding inspiration in America’s diverse food culture. Those trips sparked the idea to share our own recipes and cooking inspiration with a wider audience.
Back home in the Netherlands, our original platform SmaakMenutie has grown into one of the country’s Top 10 food blogs. In 2025, we published our first cookbook, which debuted directly in the national Top 60 bestseller list. We also received a Food Blog Award for the best food photo in 2019.
Our cooking style is also shaped by Erik’s Indonesian heritage. Growing up with Indonesian flavors created a deep love for bold spices and Asian cooking, which is why many of our recipes feature Asian-inspired dishes alongside international comfort food.
With OrangeFoodies, we’re bringing our passion for cooking, travel, and global flavors to the United States, with our Dutch orange roots as a nod to the color associated with the Dutch royal family. In our kitchen you’ll find easy recipes, quick weeknight meals, Asian-inspired dishes, and plenty of ideas to make everyday cooking more delicious.
Whether you’re looking for a fast dinner, a comforting meal, or inspiration for something new, OrangeFoodies is here to help you cook with confidence and enjoy great food at home!
