Paula and George are Portuguese/Greek couple based in Berlin. They are the owners of the BEKAREI, a café/bakery in Dunckertsrasse 23 in Prenzlauer Berg. They opened in 2006 and offer Portuguese/Greek pastries like Pastel de Nata, Tigeladas, Pão de Deus, Tiropitakia and Bougatsa as well as croissants, cakes, bagels, bread and rolls. LFB: Can you please tell us a little bit about yourselves and how you got started with the food industry? Bekarei: Paula is Portuguese and my parents are from Greece, but we have both been living in Berlin for over 20 years now. We met in 2001 and have been a coup ..read more

Back in Argentina (where I was born) gourmet, hand-crafted pizzas are available for home delivery. Did I hear you say “WUT!”? I’m not talking about the stodgy, greasy specimens that are passed off as pizza by London’s take-out joints – no way. These are stone-baked, cheese-oozing, artisan beauties, and they’re just a phone call away. Having lived in Europe for the best part of my life, I have come to miss how easy it was to get my hands on a quality slice (or eight) without having to lift a finger. To me, there’s nothing more comforting than a well-baked pizza dough with a simple and classic ..read more

Whether you are a fan of gin, tequila, or would rather opt for something refreshing but non-alcoholic, we have got something for you. Here are three of our favourite pink thirst quenchers we’ve found from three lovely food bloggers. So kick this summer heat with something that looks just as good as it tastes! Grapefruit Cardamon Gin Fizz Lemongrass-Ginger Rhubarb Soda Pink Señorita Photography: The Modern Proper, Vanilla and Bean & Superman Cooks The post Pink Drinks – Summery Drinks appeared first on Love From Berlin ..read more

We are all for going out and having a good time, but when you are in dire need of some low key fun and some R&R, homemade cocktails on the balcony or in the backyard is a perfect compromise for lazy summer nights. Check out our 3 favourite pinterest finds this month, give them a try, and let us know how they turned out! The Spring Buzz (aka chamomile, elderflower, honey & Whiskey cocktail via Bromabakery Spicy Jalapeno Margaritas via Foolproof Living Pomelo Chili Palomas via Brooklynsupper The post Weekend Drinks appeared first on Love From Berlin ..read more

We’ve gone ahead and rounded up our favourite breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes this month so that you can be sure to give your body exactly what it needs. We’ve got you covered with this Chia Acai and Strawberry Layered Breakfast Jar for breakfast, Veggie Nori Rolls for lunch and Thai Noodle Salad with Peanut Lime Dressing for din dins. Bon Appétit, bitchezzzz! Breakfast Chia Acai and Strawberry Layered Breakfast Jar via The Awesome Green Lunch Veggie Nori Rolls via The Kitchn Dinner Thai Noodle Salad with Peanut Lime Dressing via Pinch of Yum   The post Breakfast, Lunch & Din ..read more

Looking to up your game? Then start the day right the minute you get up by hopping into the kitchen and whipping up one of these healthy beasts to get you through the day. You’ll be smashing it, I promise. Raspberry Breakfast Bowl Roasted Coconut Pancakes The World’s Easiest Sticky Buns The post Breakfast of Champions appeared first on Love From Berlin ..read more

Spring was in full swing this past weekend in Berlin. And while we’ve heard we are going to get a gold snap before spring is finally here to stay, we’ve already spent some much needed time basking in the sun on the balcony. Which has got us dreaming about long summer nights with a cocktail in hand watching the sun go town. Cue 3 awesome recipes for delicious cocktails to make this dream a reality. Now all we need is for the weather to continue to cooperate… Blood Orange Sparkling Vodka Smoking Rose Paloma with Q Drinks Icelandic Birch Cocktail The post Breezy Spring Cocktails appeared fir ..read more

With spring fast approaching (although not fast enough, if you ask us) we are all about getting our drink on – the non-alcoholic kind in this case. Here are 3 hand-picked recipes from around the web for deliciously refreshing cold bevvies.  Cold Brewed Shiso Hibiscus Tea Iced Latte Thai Iced Tea Strawberry Mint Hibiscus Iced Tea Source: Dolly and Oatmeal, The Kitchn, The Kitchen McCabe The post Cold Drinks for Spring appeared first on Love From Berlin ..read more

Perogi, maultauschen, ravioli, potstickers, empenada – nearly every culture on earth has some form of a dumpling and all of LFB are glad to hear it, because nothing tastes as good as a dumpling does. So in honour of our love for these pocket-sized nuggets of deliciousness, we have rounded up 3 of our favourite recipes from the web: Tumeric Spiced Veggie Potstickers Jumbo Butternut Squash Ravioli with Kale Pesto Vegan Potato Cakes stuffed with Mushrooms Source: The Mostly Vegan, Pinch of Yum, Imagelicious The post Veggie Dumplings of All Kinds appeared first on Love From Berlin ..read more

Bored in the kitchen and looking to spice things up this week? Then check out these three vegetarian recipes – Pita Tostadas with Butternut Squash, Black Beans, and Avocado, Burst Tomato and Zucchini Spaghetti with Avocado Sauce, and Vegetarian Lentil Meatballs in Lemon Pesto. Camille Styles’ Pita Tostadas with Butternut Squash, Black Beans, and Avocado pinch of yum’s Burst Tomato and Zucchini Spaghetti with Avocado Sauce Jenni Kayne’s Vegetarian Lentil Meatballs in Lemon Pesto The post 3 Vegetarian Friendly Recipes to try this week appeared first on Love From Berlin ..read more