Welcome to foods and birds with the Schnitzel Birder!
You will find here:
- German and American Recipes: My take on German classics like Spätzle and Jägersauce, old family recipes, and whatever new discoveries I make along the way.
- Birding and Travel: Birding is a major passion of mine. You’ll find guides to local spots like Belle Isle alongside reports of my travel endeavors.
- Food and Culture: My thoughts on local places to eat after a long day in the field, and my take on the fascinating cultural differences between my two homes.
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Birding
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Schupfnudeln: The Authentic Swabian Answer to Italian Gnocchi
Authentic Swabian Schupfnudeln: The German answer to gnocchi! Try this hand-rolled heritage recipe with tangy sauerkraut and savory smoked ham. 🥨🦉
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The early arrivals of Metrobeach
Spring is in the air! Red-winged Blackbirds are back at Metrobeach. See the latest on nesting Great Horned Owls, Wood Ducks, and my favorite birding trails. 🥨🦉
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Authentic German Hefezopf: The Ultimate Braided Easter Bread
Master the authentic German Hefezopf! This soft, braided Easter bread is adapted for US dry yeast—perfect for a “birding quickie” while the dough rises. 🥨🦉
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The Expat’s Guide to Lexington, KY: Best Breweries, Cajun Eats, and Winter Birding
Is Blue Stallion the best US Hefeweizen? My honest review of Lexington ’s brewery scene, the Distillery District, and a ‘lifer’ Fox Sparrow at the Arboretum. 🥨🦉
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Kentucky Bourbon & Birding: A Guide to the Best Distillery Tours Near Lexington
Discover the best of Lexington’s bourbon scene with an in-depth review of distillery tours at Castle & Key and Maker’s Mark, plus birding highlights from the Schnitzelbirder.🥨🦉
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Authentic Swabian Bätscher: The Traditional Savory Flatbread of Swabia
Discover the “Bätscher”—a rare, savory Swabian snack. This yeast-dough flatbread topped with sour cream, bacon, and chives is the ultimate German comfort food. 🥨🦉
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Kensington Metropark: A quick birders guide through the winter
Things to do at Kensington Metropark in the winter. Explore the nature trails for Pileated Woodpeckers, scope Kent Lake for waterfowl, and meet the resident Sandhill Cranes. 🥨🦉
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Finding the Best Döner Kebab in Detroit: A German Expat’s Quest
Join a German expat’s quest for the best Döner Kebab in Detroit! From Corktown fusions to Ferndale gems, find out where to get authentic German street food. 🥨🦉
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Top German Appetizers you’ve probably never even heard of.
Discover unique German appetizers like savory Käsefüße and the super-local Swabian Bätscher. A collection of finger-food favorites from the Schnitzel Birder. 🥨🦉
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Cheesy Savory Crackers (Käsefüße) – German Appetizer
These German “Käsefüße” are the ultimate savory snack. Buttery, cheesy, and perfectly salty—perfect for a birding hike or a glass of wine. 🥨🦉