Actor and host Wolter Kroes, known for his television presence, shares insights into his personal life, dietary habits, and relationship with food in an interview featured in LINDA. The conversation covers his lifelong tradition of celebrating Christmas in Tirol, Austria, his weight loss journey using Mounjaro, and his preference for casual dining over fine cuisine. [1]
Kroes maintains a strong connection to his childhood holidays in Westendorf, Tyrol. He celebrates his birthday on December 24th, coinciding with Christmas, by gathering family and friends at a rented mountain hut. These celebrations are characterized by hearty traditional Tyrolean cuisine, featuring large quantities of pork, beef, sausages, and schnitzel, accompanied by live accordion music to create a convivial atmosphere. [1]
His approach to weight management involves medication and strict discipline. Kroes reveals that he lost 23 kilograms, dropping from 92 kg to 69 kg, allowing him to wear a women's size 29 jeans. He attributes this transformation partly to Mounjaro, which reduces appetite, and by eliminating late-night snacking after performances, such as midnight sandwiches or snacks from gas stations. [1]
The actor lives in a combined household with his wife Tessa and their son Thomas, who still resides at home. The couple enjoys cooking together, with Tessa preparing various meals including burgers, wraps, and chicken curry. They maintain a well-stocked pantry featuring local products like Zaan mustard, kefir for digestive health, and high-quality cheese, reflecting their burgundian lifestyle. [1]
Kroes owns a house in southern Spain near Malaga, complete with a large garden and fruit trees. He particularly enjoys picking fresh oranges, lemons, and grapefruits directly from the garden, replacing his previous vacation preference for sailing in Croatia with a more stationary holiday model. He frequently visits specific local delicatessens for pastrami sandwiches and baked goods. [1]
In terms of cooking, Kroes prefers simple methods over restaurant dining. He describes his technique for cooking steak by using low oven temperatures followed by high-heat searing on a barbecue, resulting in a perfect medium-rare finish. He admits to a past kitchen failure where high oven temperatures ruined expensive steaks, turning them into stringy meat, an incident he recalls with embarrassment. [1]
Family time is valued highly, often consisting of simple Sunday routines like croissants with jam or soups made by his wife. He enjoys watching the evening news with his plate of food while seated at the table. His self-deprecating humor includes comparing himself to a 'frikandel met oogjes' (a type of sausage) rather than a bitterball, describing himself as a cuddly bear despite his robust appearance. [1]
The interview is part of the 'LINDA LOVES THE GOOD' series, focusing on food culture and personal stories. It includes detailed recipes for dishes mentioned in the conversation, such as crispy schnitzels with Parmesan and lemon, chicken wraps with yogurt sauce, and tiramisu, providing readers with practical culinary inspiration alongside the celebrity narrative. [1]
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