Light Meals and Weekend Treats from an English Woman in Berlin
I have overindulged recently. Both my husband and I have been incredibly busy with work, it was my birthday which resulted in lots of eating out and this weekend it was a friend’s wedding in the UK with plenty of food and a free bar… It is fair to say that I plan to enjoy my apartment a bit more this week after work! Saying that I know only too well how easy it to order a take out or to be tempted to go for some dinner and drinks with…
That sort of bright yellow (from the turmeric) dish of sloppy noodles with added crunch from the stir fried vegetables is what makes Singapore noodles a popular take away option! For me it is comfort food at its best or as Jamie Oliver calls this recipe – ‘hungover noodles’. …
It always surprises me how difficult it is to find quiche in a German supermarket – everyone loves quiche! I always think back to my student days and shopping in Asda or Tesco. There would be a huge selection of quiche! But when I moved to Germany it was near impossible to find a ready made quiche in the supermarket. Now, I am kind of grateful … making your own is not only easy but also delicious!…
The sun sure is shining lately! I spent my weekend by the lakes and then cooling down with a cold beer in the Prater Garden in the evenings. And while the weather is starting to cool down it doesn’t mean that the BBQ weather is over for good this summer! …
Bon Appetit recently wrote an interesting article on how to have a better lunch at work. I am lucky to work in central Berlin – an exciting and dynamic city but the downside to this is that at lunchtime the areas and nearby are packed with tourists and everyone else! Finding somewhere for lunch can be a nightmare, especially when you are busy and rushed for time. I try and bring my own lunch at least 3 times a week to balance it out and while I do love a good Sandwich it does get a bit tedious!…
