To complement my April 23 entry, I might as well talk about a couple of French cheeses I ate while in Germany: Picodon and Crottin de Chavignol (pictured). Both are fine goat cheeses, but distinct.
The Crottin sported a light-colored rind. It was creamy and smooth with a […]
As for Berlin food-ways, I would have to recommend a walk down Oranienberger Strasse (or “Orangeburger” as we liked to mangle it). It’s a happening thoroughfare in the former East Berlin district of Mitte. The street is peppered with hep little bistros, cafes, art galleries, bier gartens, french fry (pommes) huts, and purveyors […]
How fortuitous that CNN should choose April 20 to run a story on the best boulangeries in Paris, which includes a listing for Poilâne.
Two days prior to the running of their story, I found myself in the food section of Berlin’s massive KaDeWe department store contemplating an enormous round Poilâne loaf. Specifically, I was […]
Speaking of hefeweizen , now (i.e. during this week, as I am wandering the streets of Berlin) seems like a good time to discuss the merits of my favorite beery quaff.
Hefeweizen is German for “yeast wheat,” which are the main ingredients. The yeast is left in the final product (at least in true […]
This week I am making a foray into the cuisine of Berlin, Germany. Not known for its gastronomie, I nonetheless have no doubt there are food finds to be had. And certainly wine and beer! Luckily, we will have the able assistance of my spouse’s mother, a native Berliner, to assist with […]