Ruth! What a loss for Berlin! I miss Black Isle so much - it was my home from home, especially on the really cold, grey, bleak winter days that only Berlin can provide... I wish you and your family the very best Stateside - maybe you'll open a bakery there that we can visit? ;)
Thank you so much. I loved having you in the bakery 🥲❤️ really hoping to get back to baking in some capacity in the not too distant future, so you never know, maybe BIB 2.0 will be on the cards again someday ☺️
Beautiful text and a lovely birthday present that I found in my mailbox this morning. I too am moving away from Berlin after almost exactly 10 years - I really can relate to much of what you have written. Still missing the croissants from the Black Isle Bakery to this day, nothing like them in the city. Thank you!
Ruth! I can deeply relate to what you write about Berlin… so much so that I could have penned it myself. Love your picture with the pup in the snow, and I feel a little nostalgic when I look at it. I’m excited I might get to see you (and taste your delicious creations IRL) sometime soon on this side of the pond! All the best for the big move, and I’d love to connect once you’ve made it here 🌞
Wishing you and your family all the best in California. So happy that I had the opportunity to make it to your bakery that I learned from in the Podcast „Alles gesagt“ with Igor Levit if I remember right. As someone living in Hamburg I praise the internet for connecting me to your lovely recipes that are deeply appreciated in our Family. Good luck and lot’s of sun!
These cookies look absolutely perfect. And probably the ideal thing to put in your bag for the long flight ahead of you! Good luck with yhe move and enjoy settling into your new home.
I hope I’m organised enough to bake in advance of moving, but have a feeling I’ll be running around after Abe trying to stop him unpacking boxes or something 🙃 thank you for the good wishes, I’m looking forward to all the new newsletter inspiration to come! ❤️
Wow, Thanks for sharing Ruth. I have just left Berlin also (after just three years) I completely understand your feeling and felt very comfortable to relate to you. I may step my foot back there, I heard, that everybody returns one day.....Good luck with California!
Thank you so much! I’ll report back if I ever make it back to Berlin ☺️ I hope you’re settling in well in your new home, we’re very excited for our new chapter too. Sending my best wishes ❤️
Heartbreaking but understandable words and very real experiences. All the best for you. Have never not been looking at, eating, loving your outcome! <3 All the best in Cali! xx
Powerful text that deserved a re-read. There’s nothing quite like placing things in the rearview mirror. Hindsight never ever needs a pair of glasses. Allow the necessary healing to begin 💫 Thank you for this and many more beautiful recipes. That pic was like yesterday! See you in October ♥️
Ruth! What a loss for Berlin! I miss Black Isle so much - it was my home from home, especially on the really cold, grey, bleak winter days that only Berlin can provide... I wish you and your family the very best Stateside - maybe you'll open a bakery there that we can visit? ;)
Thank you so much. I loved having you in the bakery 🥲❤️ really hoping to get back to baking in some capacity in the not too distant future, so you never know, maybe BIB 2.0 will be on the cards again someday ☺️
that californian sunshine will be balm for your soul! ☀️
100%!
Beautiful text and a lovely birthday present that I found in my mailbox this morning. I too am moving away from Berlin after almost exactly 10 years - I really can relate to much of what you have written. Still missing the croissants from the Black Isle Bakery to this day, nothing like them in the city. Thank you!
Wishing you all the best on your next chapter ❤️ and thanks so much for the kind words. I’m so happy that the bakery was special to you 🤗
Ruth! I can deeply relate to what you write about Berlin… so much so that I could have penned it myself. Love your picture with the pup in the snow, and I feel a little nostalgic when I look at it. I’m excited I might get to see you (and taste your delicious creations IRL) sometime soon on this side of the pond! All the best for the big move, and I’d love to connect once you’ve made it here 🌞
Would love to connect! We’ll be in the Bay, at least at first, so let’s get together once we’re settled in ❤️ we can compare Berlin horror stories 😂❤️
Wishing you and your family all the best in California. So happy that I had the opportunity to make it to your bakery that I learned from in the Podcast „Alles gesagt“ with Igor Levit if I remember right. As someone living in Hamburg I praise the internet for connecting me to your lovely recipes that are deeply appreciated in our Family. Good luck and lot’s of sun!
Thank you so much for your good wishes! And how lovely to know how much you enjoy my recipes. More to come! ❤️
tahini / sesame in cookies is soo underrated! these look amazing, good luck with the big move.
🙏 many thanks, and agreed!
These cookies look absolutely perfect. And probably the ideal thing to put in your bag for the long flight ahead of you! Good luck with yhe move and enjoy settling into your new home.
I hope I’m organised enough to bake in advance of moving, but have a feeling I’ll be running around after Abe trying to stop him unpacking boxes or something 🙃 thank you for the good wishes, I’m looking forward to all the new newsletter inspiration to come! ❤️
Yeah I don’t even want to imaginr what moving with a toddler will be like!
Wow, Thanks for sharing Ruth. I have just left Berlin also (after just three years) I completely understand your feeling and felt very comfortable to relate to you. I may step my foot back there, I heard, that everybody returns one day.....Good luck with California!
Thank you so much! I’ll report back if I ever make it back to Berlin ☺️ I hope you’re settling in well in your new home, we’re very excited for our new chapter too. Sending my best wishes ❤️
Your California friends are very excited! 🥰
Can’t wait to hang out! ❤️
Heartbreaking but understandable words and very real experiences. All the best for you. Have never not been looking at, eating, loving your outcome! <3 All the best in Cali! xx
Thank you, my friend ❤️ come visit sometime!
All the best for your move! You’ll be missed here in Berlin. 🩷
Thank you so much ❤️ it’s all starting to sink in now…!
I can imagine! It’s a big move. California is going to be amazing though. 🩷
I’m excited to start writing from there!
Powerful text that deserved a re-read. There’s nothing quite like placing things in the rearview mirror. Hindsight never ever needs a pair of glasses. Allow the necessary healing to begin 💫 Thank you for this and many more beautiful recipes. That pic was like yesterday! See you in October ♥️