Archive for May, 2008

Vietzahn

Friday, May 30th, 2008 Posted in Around Berlin, Fruits and Veggies, Market reports, Places, Recommended stores, Restaurant reviews | 14 Comments »

We'd been hearing about it for years: a huge Vietnamese market somewhere in the deep east, where the freshest herbs and vegetables you could want for your Chinese, Thai, and ... Read more..

Berry Pickin’ in the Country

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 Posted in Around Berlin, Fruits and Veggies, Places | 3 Comments »

No, not the classic Homer & Jethro album, but a query from a reader: I was wondering if you all at Hungry In Berlin know if there are any places around Berlin ... Read more..

Summer wine rules: Cheap and copious

Monday, May 5th, 2008 Posted in Around Berlin, Booze and Bevvies, Rants and raves, Recommended stores | 2 Comments »

Now that we're finally cruising in the 20-degree Celsius band and the parks are packed to overflowing on the weekends, summer wines are in order. I like that there's a ... Read more..

Cinco de Mayo pt. 2: Tortillas and Salsa

Sunday, May 4th, 2008 Posted in Bread and baking, Ingredients explained, Recipes, Spices and flavors | 5 Comments »

I'll just start off by saying: Aimee's carnitas are good. There's maybe nothing I miss more than a basic hot fried pork burrito in San Francisco. It's terrible for you. ... Read more..

DIY Mexican: A Cinco de Mayo feast, part uno

Saturday, May 3rd, 2008 Posted in Events, Ingredients explained, Main courses, Meats and Dairy, Recipes, Uncategorized | 3 Comments »

As a native Californian, I speak culinary Spanish (with an emphasis on the Mexican dialect). Four years of college in San Diego proved that a person can gladly and happily ... Read more..