Berlin Reified: Food, design and life in Berlin

The 24th

Winter branches Berlin

Oh, that sort of weather, that sort of day...

Organic lemon curd revisited (Edible gifts)

For those of you who have taken a handmade pledge or just feel unequal to the tumult of the shops, I pass on my rediscovery of last January's lemon curd, just in time for holiday gifting. I gave the first jar to the hosts of a delightful Nikolaus party last Thursday; the second was biding its time in the fridge, just waiting for a sudden social occasion, until I was overcome and snapped open the lid to the heady scent of eggy lemon, then slathered a huge spoonful onto my BioCompany wheat/rye buttermilk bread. But with more lemons and eggs hanging around, I don't regret it one whit.

Goose & the Domäne Dahlem Christmas Market

Mhmm, hearty enough for you? Having been raised on A Christmas Carol it was gratifying to finally try a bit of Christmas goose (though foolishly I didn't order a whole plate for myself). The Domäne Dahlem Christmas market was smaller this year, perhaps because I was there on the first advent weekend, but the generous plate of goose, Grünkohl and potatoes for €7.50 is worth the trip alone.

Domäne Dahlem Christmas Market, December 8th-9th & 15th-16th from 11 am-7 pm. Admission is 1 EUR for adults, 0.50 EUR reduced, and free for children. (map)