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Real German Cuisine Challenge: Berliner Frikassee

May 25, 2009

This week’s challenge was Berliner Frikassee (Berliner Fricassee).  Normally, when I think of Berlin cuisine, I think, “I’m not really that hungry.”  The fricassee I encountered in Berlin was usually rubbery chicken and overcooked white asparagus in a bland cream sauce.  This recipe was different though, and quite expensive to make. Finely chopped vegetables First, [...]

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How Baby-Walz gained this customer’s loyalty

April 22, 2009

I remember, almost seven years ago when I first moved to Germany, declaring that I was going to boycott every shop where I was treated rudely.  The Burger King in Berlin-Wedding was the first to go, after I complained that I had not received the meal that I paid for and they refused to correct [...]

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Speaking of Food

March 18, 2009

This last week, it feels like my life has revolved around food.  Of course, if you know me, you’re probably thinking, when does her life not revolve around food?  Yes, I love my eats, I even plan foodie vacations, but this week has felt even more food-centric than usual. At midnight Thursday, I eagerly ripped [...]

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The Year in Review: 2008 Highlights

January 1, 2009

I meant to get this out on December 31, but that didn’t quite work out, so HAPPY NEW YEAR!  And here are some highlights of the last year on AmiExpat: 2008 started for us in the United States We experienced a trip through Hell on Iberia Airlines while traveling back to Germany from Northern Virginia [...]

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WorldWise Quiz: Berlin

November 19, 2008

How much do you know about Berlin? Try this quiz at National Geographic. I scored 90%. How’d you do?

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Week in Photos – Oct 12, 2008

October 12, 2008

October 5 – 11, 2008 The week started out with Cheese and Tofu Blintzes with Berry Sauce: Clean up on aisle 1! Then we took a day trip over to Straubing: Basilika St. Jakob, Straubing Oliver in Straubing Basilika St. Jakob, Straubing On Tuesday, we headed to Leipzig, where I wandered the city looking for [...]

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Berlin & Leipzig, next week!

September 30, 2008

Check it, I’ll be in Leipzig from Tuesday through Thursday (Oct 7-9) and will come to Berlin on Wednesday.  Rainer’s busy the whole time, the evenings as well, so I’d love to meet up with folks. Comment or contact me if you’re game!

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