Light Meals and Weekend Treats from an English Woman in Berlin
I have a new favourite brunch recipe – these delicious Ham, Egg and Mushroom Muffins! I came across the idea for these when thinking about healthy and appetizing breakfasts. I don’t really have that much of an appetite for breakfast until it gets to about 11am and then my stomach is rumbling. I am firm believer that breakfast really is an important meal of the day and that we need to eat something…
I love this time of the year in Berlin as it is packed full of public holidays although it is probably one of the things I miss the most about the UK. The UK has plenty of Bank Holiday Monday’s whereas in Germany a holiday is always on a specific date and therefore can easily fall on a Saturday or Sunday. This year May 1st falls on a Monday which means we actually get a long weekend! And what better way to spend the weekend than enjoying a lazy brunch?…
Whether you identify yourself as a bit of a foodie, a healthy eating guru or suspicious of anything pre-packaged, if you also live in the real world you will have a favourite go to shop-bought sandwich! It is convenient, quick and let’s face it, it is cheap. Realistically you are not going to have a home made packed lunch every day. Maybe you didn’t actually make it to the supermarket recently, been away for a weekend or with work or just had no time. The humble sandwich is easy, you can eat it at your desk…
The weekend for me is all about a lazy brunch and a pot of tea! When I was younger I used to hate Sundays. I saw it as a waste of a day with not much to do and associated a day of rest as something negative and boring. These days Sunday is my favourite day of the week. It is a day to switch off, enjoy a lie in with a good book, a delicious breakfast, a long walk in the fresh air or a relaxing afternoon in front of the tv….