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Mussel and Saffron Risotto

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It is no secret that I am a huge fan of mussels! I can only really get hold of them during actual mussel season here in Berlin. I love bringing home a big pack of mussels and their shells clinking away as you pour them into the pan. My popular go to dish is Mussels in a White Wine Sauce with Garlic Butter Ciabatta. You just can’t beat scooping up that delicious broth with some crispy garlic bread. And I think with mussels it quite often is all about that sauce or broth that they were steamed in. For a little extra kick I love a big bowl of Coriander and Harissa Mussels that has a delicious Eastern Mediterranean feel to it….

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Coriander and Harissa Mussels

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That’s it – summer is officially over. We have had a great summer in Berlin with plenty of sunshine and warm evenings to enjoy an aperol spritz on the balcony or sitting in a beer garden. But we shouldn’t be all doom and gloom about the end of summer. Autumn is one of my favourite seasons and you can already see the fresh autumnal produce creeping into the supermarkets. Pumpkins, apples and root veg – I am already planning on making my next batch of chutney! …

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Mussel Linguine

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Autumn is now in full swing and it’s not the sunny, crispy leaves autumn kind of weather either! It is grey, cold and wet – summer is offically over. Yet autumn is actually one of my favourite seasons for food. Pumpkins are stacked up in the supermarket ready for halloween leaving the leftovers tasting delicious in this pumpkin soup. There is also no shortage of apples and it’s the perfect weather to cosy up with a cup of tea and a slice of this apple cake. But it is mussel season that is my favourite and I was quick to cook up a batch of these mussles cooked in a tomato and basil broth!…

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Steamed Mussels in a Tomato and Basil Broth

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The other week I was pleasantly surprised to find that my local Rewe had packets of fresh mussels in the fridge sourced from Belgium. Mussels are at their most succulent right now as they thrive in the cold water which is why I am happily making the most of mussel season and snapping up packets during my supermarket visits! You can also find mussels at a favourite market of mine, Mitte- Meer or the Galeria Kaufhof often have a good selection on offer….

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