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Never too late for a Festival in 2011
What’s up in February & March Switzerland: Zürich Country Music Festival in Albisgütli from January 28th-March 19th Germany: Berlin Berlinale …
February 3, 2011 – Photo of the week
King Tut sarcophagus at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo on Tahrir Square With all of what has been happening in Egypt this past week, I could not remain …
Walnuts country bread with raisins
450 g flour for country bread 40 g of walnuts 40 g of dark raisins 260 ml of water 1 bag of dried yeast 1 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoon of sugar …
Tata Michèle Tarte Tatin
What you need: 5 apples 7.05 oz (200 g) of flour 6.3 oz (180 g) of sugar plus 1 tablespoon 3.5 oz (100 g) of butter plus 1 tablespoon 1 egg a pinch of salt …
Family Travels: activities in and around Zurich during the Winter
1. Animal park in Goldau (SZ) In this park, animals will come close to you, even some will eat out of your hands. Tierpark Goldau, Parkstrasse 40 Call: 041 859 …
January 27th, 2011 – Photo of the week
On Sunday we headed out to Arosa near Chur. It is a short drive from Zurich and famous for its horse race on the lake of Obere Arosa. With St. Moritz it is the …
January 23, 2011 – Photo of the week
My husband took this picture while skiing on the mountain of Flumserberg in Switzerland. I wish I could have been there that
Frozen landscapes
The winter time is so beautiful after snow fall and when the trees and plants are all frozen. I took a few walks during the Christmas break and here is what …
Milan in one day (Italy): memories to cherish for ever
I spent an amazing day in Milan in the middle of December. Follow my footsteps around Milan from the magnificent cathedral Saint Mary Nascent, known as the …
January 14th, 2011 – Photo of the week
This picture was taken the day after Christmas on the mountain called Uetliberg in Zurich. I took a walk to the top. All of the trees were frozen, lightly …