Springtime has hit Switzerland in full force. The blossoms are blanketing park benches. The pick-your-own tulip fields are in bloom. And seasonal fruits and vegetables are making their yearly appearances in our many farmers’ markets. Continue reading
Low Carb
Carbing it Down: Creamy Cauliflower and Bacon Chowder
Hello Spring. It’s good to see you out and about.
I love this time of year. There is nothing better than waking up in the morning to that small chink of sunlight cascading across your bed, summoning you out and into the stretching day.
It’s a fantastic feeling. Spring. Everything seems to come to life around us. Including me. In goes my winter gear, my boots, my heavy coats. Out comes my jogging shoes, my sundresses, and of course, my shades. Continue reading
Bringing Siam to Dinner — Thai Pork Lettuce Wraps
There are some foods you were born to love. For some, it’s chocolate. For others, it’s a freshly baked baguette.
For me, it’s Thai food. No question about it. Continue reading
Going Carb Less with Cauliflower Tabbouleh
This post is written in honour of good neighbours. May you all have some. And if you don’t, may you find some quickly. Or may you consider moving.
The neighbourhood I grew up in on the south side of Chicago was a busy one. West 89th Place and its adjoining streets was rarely quiet. There were kids. Lots and lots of them. And boy did we have fun. Continue reading