Huistuinenkeukenhobby

Huistuinenkeukenhobby is a Dutch term that combines huistuinen (home garden), keuken (kitchen) and hobby (hobby) to describe a pastime focused on growing and using food at home. The expression is used mainly in Dutch-speaking communities and is not an official academic designation; it appears in blogs, social media and hobby circles to capture a holistic approach to self-sufficiency and home-based food production.

The concept encompasses activities that bridge gardening and cooking. Typical practices include growing herbs and vegetables in a home garden, balcony or windowsill, and then harvesting and preparing those ingredients. It also covers related home-food preservation methods such as canning, jams, pickling or fermenting, as well as composting, seed saving, and soil management. In practice, it represents a lifestyle or hobby rather than a formal discipline, emphasizing practicality, seasonality and the satisfaction of using ingredients produced at home.

In its cultural context, huistuinenkeukenhobby reflects broader trends toward sustainability, urban farming and DIY cooking in the Netherlands and other Dutch-speaking areas. It can be pursued at varying scales, from small urban setups to larger backyard plots, and often involves informal communities, workshops and online resources that share tips and experiences. The term remains a descriptive label for a set of interrelated practices rather than a single standardized method. See also urban farming, home canning, composting.