Reader Questions: Where to Find Panko?

Friday, July 18th, 2008 Posted in Around Berlin, Bread and baking, Ingredients explained, Meats and Dairy, Places, Reader responses, Recommended stores | 1 Comment »

And no, it's not the misspelled name of a northern Berlin kiez. Danielle, a recent transplant from Seattle, writes: I had a question. Can one find panko anywhere in Germany? I ... Read more..

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..

Green Week, Take 1: Pancakes, Brandy, and Kangaroo Goulash

Thursday, January 24th, 2008 Posted in Around Berlin, Events | 1 Comment »

Crowds are not my thing. Eating in the company of tens of thousands of other people confuses me; I get wide-eyed, the old fight-or-flee kicks in, and since neither alternative ... Read more..

Party Time: Buying Big

Thursday, December 20th, 2007 Posted in Around Berlin, Places, Recommended stores, Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

Who doesn't want a Parma ham for the holidays? (Vegetarians, put your hands down.) I came across this great spread of hanging hocks at Frische Paradies, a wholesale/retail gourmet outlet ... Read more..

Fresh Thai Curry: Handle With (Mouth-Watering) Care

Friday, November 30th, 2007 Posted in Recommended stores, Spices and flavors | 2 Comments »

I like the spice. Interpret that how you will; but in this case, I'm talking about Thai curries. I'm a fan of the green, not the hottest, often rich and ... Read more..