Saffron, the Gold of Spices
In 1444, tied to a stake in Nürnberg, Germany, Johst Findeker was burned alive as an adulterer. It was not for sharing his bed out of wedlock that he was about to die. A soldier stepped forward...
View ArticleSnobby Joes with Grilled Polenta Sticks
My friend Dustin from Oklahoma told me about this recipe for Snobby Joe’s from the Post Punk Kitchen. If you’re familiar with Sloppy Joe’s this is a much tastier and healthier version and it’s totally...
View ArticleBaking Powder – Baking Soda – Backpulver
Some of the challenges and fun of setting up your expat kitchen is finding compatible ingredients to cook with. If you expect to find everything the same then it might lead to frustration, stress and...
View ArticleEating Locally
Mother Nature is bringing you her bounty from the earth. There are loads of farmer’s markets to visit in Berlin. If you are looking for organic fruits and vegetables there are several to choose from....
View ArticleChido’s Pleurotus Djamor – Great for Gifting!
It was a chilly but sunny Berlin day when Camille met us at Chido’s and escorted us underground into Chido’s mushroom growing facility. Out of the chill it felt quite warm in the basement illuminated...
View ArticleMultiKulti
You could call this a multikulti dish – flavours and ingredients from both Italy and India. This combination of Indian spices with Italian orecchiette (named after it’s shape that resembles an ear)...
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