Spargelzeit (Asparagus time) Finally, it is spring again! Although all seasons have their advantages, spring might be my favourite because of many small reasons: The first days of going outside without a coat, enjoying the first warm rays of sunshine. The birds singing in the tree in front of my house when I wake up. … Continue reading Asparagus tortellini in ginger broth
Dumplings and dirty kitchens Small cockroaches were crawling over the kitchen table. They were also hanging out in the three microwaves, of which I am sure at most one was working. So before starting to cook, I had to clean the table first. No, this was not in a hostel, but in my own place. … Continue reading Pork and Leek Potstickers
The city of pizza Quite a long time ago already, the train from Rome to Naples slowly entered its end station on a warm and sunny summer day. We were on an Interrail trip through Italy and had just left the pretty cities in the north behind us to visit the south, a part of … Continue reading Pizza (dough)
The mountain of the gods Years ago I went with my parents to Greece for the summer holidays. I had been studying ancient Greek for quite some time in high school. Translating the old texts always seemed to me like a puzzle, with a nice story as an outcome. So after years of learning about … Continue reading Chicken, olive and feta empanadas
Park life I definitely like summer. Not just because I enjoy being outside and feeling the warmth of the sun on my skin. But also because of the effect it has on people and places. In the depths of winter, when it is freezing cold, Berlin can look quite dark and gloomy. Although this undoubtedly … Continue reading Gnocchi with peperonata sauce
All that ice cream Once we got out of the bus in Zadar there were a lot of taxi drivers who all wanted to offer us a ride. But since we more or less knew the direction, we decided to leave the bus station quickly and to start walking towards the old town and the … Continue reading Orange and cardamom frozen yogurt
Beer culture Germany and beer, beer and Germany... Two things that are definitely connected. The exact ranking depends on the statistics you read, but the country is in the top 5 of countries that consume most beer per capita worldwide. And it's certainly one of the only countries I know of where it's perfectly normal … Continue reading Beer and Pork Tacos
The most important meal of the day? The most important meal of the day, or something you can easily skip in order to snooze a bit longer? And should it be sweet or savoury? It´s funny how breakfast often seems to be the most divisive meal of the day. Personally, regardless of what time I … Continue reading Kaya toast and caramelized chilli peanuts
Twilight, orchards, and pomegranates The sun quickly disappears behind the hills. At the same time, the sky starts to turn beautiful shades of pink and orange. The mountains, that seem so far away, look like they are cut out of black paper and pasted against the sky. It's a wonderful time of the day, but … Continue reading Yogurt panna cotta with cardamom, saffron, and pomegranate
Changes This is one of those periods in life with a lot of changes. New job, new house, new city, new country, new people... End of September I returned to Europe from Canada. After visiting some friends and spending two great months with my parents I went to Berlin for a job interview. It ended … Continue reading Oven roasted sweet potato
The roaming chilli 