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Luisa Weiss is an Italian and American writer and the author of three books: My Berlin Kitchen, a Los Angeles Times bestseller; Classic German Baking, named one of the best baking books of 2016 by both the New York Times and the Washington Post; and Classic German Cooking. She was the creator of the beloved Wednesday Chef food blog, writes a Substack newsletter and has been cooking, writing, and living in Berlin for almost two decades.

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Berlin City Guide for Cup of Jo
Berlin City Guide for Cup of Jo

Where to eat, hang, and stay in Germany’s capital city.

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Open Arms for Publisher's Weekly
Open Arms for Publisher's Weekly

For novelist Priya Basil, this strange moment has proven an ideal fit for her new book about the power of hospitality.

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When Schools Reopened in Germany, ‘We Swallowed Our Misgivings’
When Schools Reopened in Germany, ‘We Swallowed Our Misgivings’

A mother recounted how worried she was sending her children back to in-person classes in the spring. But seeing her son “blossom” and the school’s safety measures eased her concerns.

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