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My Berlin Kitchen: A Love Story, with Recipes

Luisa Weiss (Author), Angela Dawe (Narrator), Brilliance Audio (Publisher)
4.3 out of 5 stars 84 customer reviews
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4.0 out of 5 starsLovely memoir w/ recipes, fast read
By Natalie No-CHAN on September 23, 2012
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I bought this on preorder thinking this was a cookbook, alas it isn't, however it was still very enjoyable.
If you are a follower of the blog, as I am, you are already a fan of her cooking, but I think even for those who aren't cooks will find lots to enjoy in this memoir.

Luisa has lived quite a lot in her years, and takes you on a journey from Berlin, to Boston, New York and Paris and back again, with some extended stays in Italy along the way. Many can relate to her story of being homesick, being unsure of yourself, falling in love and ultimately finding who you are. Along the way she has a nice selection of recipes, which correspond to each time in her life. Her reflections and the enclosed recipes are a vacation in itself, especially with her takes on authentic Italian and German fare.

Interestingly, she does not go very in-depth on her "Love Story", as mentioned in the subtitle. Even though it is a memoir, you only get small glimpses of her personal life and relationship. You learn the object of her affections has an angular face and kind eyes, but that is about it. The true object of affections referenced in the "love story" of the title is Berlin itself, as this is much more a story about finding yourself, less of finding someone. I would have loved more development of the characters, but you get the feel that Luisa is a very private person.

I have not tried the recipes yet, but as she is a cookery writer, I would have liked the recipes to have taken center stage, not tacked on at the end of each chapter as an afterthought. Maybe they should have come at the beginning so that they felt more integral.

A minor point-- I also would have liked some substitutes for Quark in the recipe for Kasekuchen.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsgreat writing, recipes
By Hannah on September 23, 2012
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Luisa writes beautifully about her life, her family, and her thinking. The writing at moments feels rough - not in an unprofessional way, but in a sort of gritty and true way - she is not stylizing anything or putting a happy sheen on things. My favorite moment in the book comes when she and her dad are struggling a bit in their relationship after she has moved to Berlin and he feels abandoned. We hear Luisa working through it for herself, and we know that eventually she and her dad are okay again - but there is no shiny, happy, immediate "making up" that happens. And it feels so real and uncontrived. I love that she included those sorts of stories, and not just positive forward-moving moments (though there are plenty of those too).

The recipes all look great, and I was startled how much I learned about German cuisine (who knew they were such seasonal eaters in Berlin!). Thanks Luisa for such a thoughtful and clear-voiced look at young adulthood and its challenges, adventures, joys and sorrows. (Also, for what it's worth - I read this in one night!)
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4.0 out of 5 starsEntertaining, although a bit self absorbed
By G. Nicholson on October 21, 2012
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I enjoyed this book, despite the fact at times the author became so bogged down in describing her feelings of unhappiness. I found myself in parts just skimming as quickly as I could, or skipping a few pages ahead as she expounded on how confused and unhappy she was about where she fit in, Berlin, or NYC. Both fabulous places, hard to feel sorry for her having to choose. That being said, she has some fun adventures, and includes some interesting characters throughout the book.
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5.0 out of 5 starsEndearing author, interesting backdrop of trying to find "home"
By Laurent on October 7, 2012
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I read "My Berlin Kitchen" during our last rainy, chilly weekend. I found the author to be endearing and her story to be interesting and relatable. While reading I couldn't help but highlight sections that I wanted to share with friends- not being able to find leafy greens in Germany, the really cold winter of 2009, an unlikely message from a pigeon in Paris. The recipes are simple enough to make for everyday meals, but tasty enough to make for something special. I especially enjoyed the braised endive and the potato salad recipes. I enjoyed the author's story so much I sent my sister a copy of the book so that she could share in on the fun. I also appreciated seeing somethign that takes place in Berlin, as its often overlooked for the more glamorous Paris, London, or Rome stories.
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2.0 out of 5 starsDidn't hold my attention
By N. Pearce on September 16, 2012
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I really wanted to love this book, but I found myself skipping over large chunks just trying to get through it. I feel like I have read this book before, so many of the stories are found in the other hundreds of food memoires that have been written in the last few years. I love the author's blog, but her voice just doesn't stand out in this book.
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4.0 out of 5 starsMemories of my German upbringing
By HAPPY on October 21, 2012
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Agree with some of the others that the author is very much into herself and had no clue how to grow up. Although I didn't grow up in Berlin, I bought the book mostly for her authentic German (Italian, French) recipes after each chapter. They are all fairly simple and somehow easy to make if you know what they are supposed to taste like. For some of us Germans, we totally understand her writings about the condition of Berlin, the Wall and how the German people like to live, its totally down memory lane without being depressed about the afterlife of the war. It is really an interesting story with how she finally ended up being in Berlin and hopefully sticking to Max, who seemed incredidable patient. Not sure though if anybody besides having German roots would enjoy it to the same extent, but its worth exploring.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsDelightful book. I've given it as presents.

Delightful book. I've given it as presents.

Published 2 months ago by Reviews
5.0 out of 5 starsThe recipes are very good, but the story was even better

I bought this book for a recipe that was described on a blog somewhere, but this was not what I was expecting! The recipes are very good, but the story was even better. Read more

Published 7 months ago by AnneV
5.0 out of 5 starsA Love Story for anyone who loves Germany

I read this after returning home from an extended stay in Germany and immediately felt transported back to my time there. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Heidi
5.0 out of 5 starsSpiced Plum Butter is in the oven!

So far I'm loving Ms. Weiss's biography with recipes. As a matter of fact, I have the makings of her spiced plum butter in the oven as I'm writing this.

Published 8 months ago by Polly
4.0 out of 5 starsSweet Book, Fine Recipes, Inspiring Story

I read her blog as often as she posts. This is a sweet distillation of her journey as a young woman towards love and marriage, that covers NYC, Paris and Berlin and keeps us... Read more

Published 9 months ago by Ellen Anderman
5.0 out of 5 starsFind it, read it, you will not regret it.

I collect German cookbooks. So I put this title on my Amazon Wish List and my sister ended up giving to to me for my birthday last year. This is not a German cookbook. Read more

Published 10 months ago by William Hopke
5.0 out of 5 starsFind it, read it, you will not regret it.

I collect German cookbooks. So I put this title on my Amazon Wish List and my sister ended up giving to to me for my birthday last year. This is not a German cookbook. Read more

Published 10 months ago by William Hopke
5.0 out of 5 starsFind it, read it, you will not regret it.

I collect German cookbooks. So I put this title on my Amazon Wish List and my sister ended up giving to to me for my birthday last year. This is not a German cookbook. Read more

Published 10 months ago by William Hopke
5.0 out of 5 starsFind it, read it, you will not regret it.

I collect German cookbooks. So I put this title on my Amazon Wish List and my sister ended up giving to to me for my birthday last year. This is not a German cookbook. Read more

Published 10 months ago by William Hopke
5.0 out of 5 starsEngaging read with delish recipes

Really enjoyed this story and the recipes sound delish. Can completely relate to having to take a risk for what you feel or believe you want your life to be versus staying with... Read more

Published 11 months ago by Trish Grand

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