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Pork stew – Ragout de porc (4 servings)
What you need: 21.2 oz (600 g) of pork pieces for stew 2 large carrots sliced 1 clove garlic 1 bouquet of herbs: 1 bay leaf, 1 sprig of parsley, thymian 2 …
Salmon steak with cream (4 servings)
What you need: about 17.3 oz (500 g) of salmon steak 8.7 oz (250 g) of crème fraiche (full-fat cream) or more if you want more sauce 1 teaspoon of fish …
Switzerland’s Peaceful corners
Along my walks in Switzerland, either in the countryside or in the city parks I encounter many places, which make me want to pause and reflect. All paths have …
November 22, 2009 – Photo of the week
This is a morning sunrise taken on the Lake of Zurich in
Zurich as a garden city
If you visited the city of Zurich this summer, you probably bumped into one of the 300 flowers pots in the city. You probably also have at least one picture …
Indian potato chicken curry (4 servings)
What you need: spices: 1 tablespoon of curcuma, 1 tablespoon of ginger, ¼ tablespoon of cinnamon, ¼ tablespoon of cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon of Indian curry …
November 15th, 2009 – Photo of the week
Yellow carpet along the Lake of
DISCOVER: VILLANDRY
Originally published in Destination France, Issue 14, October 2006 Véronique Gray strolls around the beautiful gardens Colorful potager in the …
Secrets of Reblochon cheese making: visit of a farm in Haute Savoy
Visit of a farm in Haute Savoy. While France has more cheese than the numbers of days, only about 10% carry the Appelation d’origine Controllée. Reblochon …
Family Travels: a day trip to Rapperswil
If you are in the Zurich area with your children and are wondering what to do, I highly recommend you to spend a day in Rapperswil. Find out