Scottish Shortbread – They are one of my favorite biscuits with their sandy texture. So far I always went for the store bought version (the red package with the kilt, basically the only one available here in Switzerland).
But I had to learn that shortbread is …
Recently a Canadian friend visited. It was her first time in mainland Europe. We took our role as hosts seriously and made sure she got the most out of here time in central Europe, both visually and taste-wise.
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Risotto. This creamy Italian rice dish is typically served as a starter (as is pasta) or in some cases as a side to the main course. There are countless versions of risotto: plain, only cooked with broth and sage or saffron, but also variations with …
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Easter felt like April had arrived early. Even though this year the Easter weekend fell onto the last few days of March, it sure felt like April: the weather changed its mind at least once a day and provided a mix of clouds, rain and beautiful sunshine. It made sure to …
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According to the Böögg the Swiss summer is going to be a cold and wet one.
The Böögg is to Zurich what is to Punxutawney. Kind of at least …
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Sun, where are you? If I look through the window, I just see grey. Outside the wind is a constant companion and the temperatures are somewhere between one and 10 degrees centigrade, depending on the daily mood of our dear weather. But sun, where are you? You have been hiding behind a thick layer of grey clouds for weeks now. Because of you, it does not feel like spring. Even the plants struggle with this “spring”. And so do …
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What does the equation “chocolate + orange + champagne” equal to for you? Truffles for me. Why so festive you are asking?
Strudel & Cream is turning one!
I can’t believe it, but one year ago I decided to change things …
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I am becoming a bigger and bigger fan of homemade truffles. They are so easy to make – at least these ones… and they make a great present or just a lovely side for a cup of tea or coffee.
These truffles are a variation of the pistachio truffles I posted in December ….
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Chicken. Cashew nuts. Oyster sauce. This dish makes me smile. It is one of my personal feel-good dishes. Ok, you will need a few more ingredients to make this cashew nut chicken with oyster sauce but nevertheless it is an easy and savoury dish. Just be careful that …
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This weekend I needed a bit of color in my life. Over the last weeks, the city has been hiding itself behind different shades of grey and – in between – some batches of fresh white snow. After all these sunless days, I needed color. A new bunch of fresh flowers, colorful tulips to be exact, were not sufficient this time to brighten up my weekend…
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