For me midweek meals have to be all about convenience yet something nourishing. I always admire those who have weekly meal plans scheduled for breakfast, lunch and dinner and while we stick to one big shop a week with a shopping list and a meal plan we don’t have it planned out for the entire week. Our working week can often result in us being out at events or away with work a lot. In fact the last couple of weeks my husband and I have rarely been at home together on a week night with some weeks resulting in both of us using…
parsley
Lemon and Parsley Scallops with Crispy Bacon
Finding fresh fish in Berlin is difficult but not impossible. It takes a little planning but with a bit of organisation my husband and I enjoy plenty of fresh fish. One of my favourite dinners is a fish platter where I pop to my local Galeria Kaufhof and buy a mix of fresh fish they have on offer that day. I try and go on a Friday straight after work as their fish deli still has a good selection, or I go on on a Saturday morning. I like to buy a mix of squid, prawns, cod and scallops and serve them on a bed of rocket and baked cherry tomatoes….
Fattoush
It is no secret that I am a frequent visitor at Babel on Kastianienallee as the name frequently pops up in my blogs. This is not just because it happens to be very local but also because the food is tasty and fresh. While the falafel teller may be my regular choice I am also a big fan of the fattoush – a salad of mixed herbs and packed with grilled pitta bread….