Light Meals and Weekend Treats from an English Woman in Berlin
I have mentioned a few times that one of my favourite meals is a Charcuterie and cheese board, or a meat and cheese night as my husband and I fondly call it. I love putting together a selection of cheese and cured ham or salami, it is such an easy meal to throw together that still feels elegant and special. I like to spend time carefully curating specific hams and cheese that work well together and I leave my husband to do the wine pairing! Whether it is sitting out on the balcony with a crisp…
I first made this Apple, Sage and Pistachio Pork Stuffing when I was recipe testing for Christmas blog ideas. The life of a food blogger means that we are eating canapés and stuffing and sprouts for my Christmas themed blogs mid-end November, leftover turkey recipes early december (I don’t actually cook a whole turkey for leftover blogging recipes just yet, don’t worry!) and January detox recipes mid December when everyone else is just starting to enjoy those canapes! It was on a sunday night when I made this stuffing recipe and it made me realise that this definitely does not have to be the stuffing that you save for Christmas day. …
I have to admit that I was a little sceptical a year or so ago when reading up on spinach smoothies. For me spinach was something that goes into a curry or stew, added to a salad or steamed and served as a side with some grilled meat or fish. Not something that you drink to kick start your day. But actually spinach works really well in a smoothie due to it’s ability to easily blend without leaving large chunks and also for it’s neutral taste when blended with fruits….
I am a big fan of Middle Eastern food and koftas are one of my favourite things to eat! I love the traditional lamb koftas, stuffed in some pita bread with a fresh mint salad. But lamb is quite difficult to find in Berlin and can be expensive. I make mine using minced pork which is affordable and easy to find in any local supermarket. I add some chopped apple which gives it a lovely sweet kick….
