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 Red Oaks Nature Center: A Metro Detroit Migration Gem
Discover why Red Oaks Nature Center is a Metro Detroit gem for songbird migration. My guide to warblers, trails, and post-birding brews at Cadillac Straits. 🥨🦉
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Spring Migration in Southeast Michigan: My Top 7 Local Birding Spots
Explore my favorite SE Michigan spring birding spots. From warbler waves to marsh treks, here is my personal guide to the 2026 migration season. 🥨🦉
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German Easter vs American Easter: An Expat’s view
A look at the differences between German Ostern and US Easter, from the history of the Easter Bunny to Swabian brunch and holiday hams. 🥨🦉
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Alpino in Corktown, Detroit – How authentic is it?
Looking for authentic German food in Detroit? 🥨 The Schnitzel Birder reviews Alpino in Corktown: Wienerschnitzel, Alpine fondue, and expert service. 🦉
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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. 🥨🦉