Although I vowed I wouldn’t watch any of the Beijing Olympics, I found myself sitting in front of the television,excusing myself by saying I had to wish Roger, who was carrying the Swiss Flag,Happy Birthday. The Swiss have now managed to win a bronze medal,so I am now committed to watch us beat the Chinese [...]
I am a bit sour because I didn’t think of it myself. For years now if a recipe called for a few drops, or spoonfull of lemon juice I would cut a lemon in half and squeeze. I did know if I rolled it back and forth on a hard surface first juice would flow [...]
Everyone seems to love Dandelions. I saw this Recipe in the Le Menu. Try it if they aren’t all picked. Dandelion Soup 1 Bunch of Spring Onions, chopped 1 Handfull of Dandelion Leaves,chopped 2 Soup spoons of Semolina 600ml of Vegetable Bouillion 100ml of double cream Salt and Pepper to taste. Fry Onions lightly in [...]
You might think the Euro and Potatoes have nothing in common but you would be wrong. “Swisspatat” the Swiss Potato Industry Organisation says it does. It is the Worlds best loved vegetable, and Football is the best loved sport. These bind. Therefore Swisspatat want to widen the horizons of Football Fans with Potato Recipes from [...]
Yesterday we were invited to a friends’ Restaurant.He is a very good cook,in fact he graduated from the famous Ecole Hôtelière in Lausanne.That doesn’t stop him cooking plain,and inexpensive food well. So he made something for us which he knows my husband loves. A dish that just the title will start every Swiss abroad drooling. [...]
From my earlier Dandelion post you will have read that Dandelions are good for you. A salad made with the young leaves, picked before the plant starts to flower and mixed with an Aceto Balsamico salad dressing tastes really delicate and willl do wonders for your liver. Salad might not be for you, but try [...]
