Light Meals and Weekend Treats from an English Woman in Berlin
I am a big fan of charcuterie and cheese boards, or meat and cheese nights as my husband and I fondly call it. It is so much more than simply throwing a bit of cheese and crackers together. Of course cheese and cured meats are the main part of this delicious gathering of quality foods but I also love to serve some pickled gherkins, olives and these Paprika and Thyme Roasted Almonds on the side. During a trip to San Francisco last year we went on a wine tour to the Napa and Sonoma Valley….
In my previous blog post I mentioned how much of a fan I have become of food writers such as Deliciously Ella and Madeliene Shaw. I love Deliciously Ella for her complete vegan and gluten, dairy and sugar free recipes. I also find Madeleine Shaw’s recipes absolutely delicious (and quick and easy!) where she simply takes on a dairy, sugar and gluten free diet and still uses fresh fish and meat, something that I could not wipe out from my food intake completely! What got me to really test out their recipes properly …
The Berlinale is back as of today! But not all of us will get tickets – especially for our first choice of films – or the time to see as much as we would like. But if you’re like me, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. I often prefer a movie night in my front room with a group of friends. You can watch your first choice of film, make intermissions and have your choice of snacks and drinks….
