It just isn’t Christmas until you have baked that first batch of mince pies! I have fond memories of this classic British Christmas treat. When I first moved to Berlin, each Christmas I would make my way to Broken English, a store full of British food that was a must for every expat. Sadly these days there are far too many online rivals (and rivals both in convenience and price!) that I now don’t visit the shop as often as I should. Unless there is last minute dash for some pickle! But mince pies do not travel well when thrown into a delivery box,…
shortcrust pastry
Mini Goats Cheese, Tomato and Basil Quiches
It seems like this sunny weather is sticking around although I have felt slightly British the last few days by complaining about the heat already..! Every year it always takes me by surprise the lack of air coniditioning in Berlin. I get that Berlin is hardly the Mediterranean climate but the summers are hot! So instead, it means plenty of afterwork beer garden visits to the Prater or sitting on the balcony with a cold glass of wine….
Pecan Pie
I follow a lot of American food blogs and I am always inspired this time of year. Thanksgiving is time for a huge feast with family and friends and autumn brings with it some of the best produce of the year. I love the way that autumn produce is brought together to create one big celebratory dinner. I don’t celebrate Thanksgiving but have been to a few dinners in the past hosted by American friends and one of my favourites has been the pecan pie. It is so delicious with a sweet, sticky filling and a flaky pastry….