Nine Years. That’s how long I have been living in Switzerland. What a twisty, turn path it’s been! It has had its ups and downs and sidesteps, but overall I am quite happy to call this country home. I can’t say there has been culture shock here, but rather cultural refitting. So much was similar to the US, but so much also slightly different. Little … Continue reading Apples, picked and preserved
Oh, what a week. My in-laws have been visiting, my husband working long hours, and we’ve all been trying to recover from a never-ending cold. Not much has been done on the cooking or knitting front sadly. This week our extended, gorgeous autumn has finally ended. All the ski lifts closed down this past weekend, but the weather prevented us from even trying for one … Continue reading Banana Bread
There’s been a distinctive lack of knitting and cooking going on this past week. I blame the weather – it has been entirely too nice. Normally, October rolls around and so does The Cloud. The sky is normally overcast and all is damp in this part of the world. The autumnal months used to be my favorite (OK, they still are, but for different reasons … Continue reading Of Hiking and Burgers
After an amazing weekend enjoying the autumn weather, I am back in the kitchen and ready to make some rich dishes. I love Osso Bucco Milanese – it is one of my favorite dishes on a cool autumn evening. Paired with a luxurious saffron risotto, it isn’t always a feast for the eye, but it is one for the tastebuds. When you want to impress, … Continue reading Faux Osso Bucco
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