Oven Roasted Potatoes

February 28, 2018Homemadebaked food, side dish, vegetarianfoodiesneakpeeks

You will like this recipe, because to cook the potatoes, you only need to stick them in the oven and wait until they have turned perfectly delicious. Plus, the combined flavor of butter and herbs make them irresistibly tasty. […]

Smoky Lentil Stew

February 21, 2018Homemadelegumes, main dish, one-pot, superfood, vegetarianfoodiesneakpeeks

This humble-looking but hearty stew is almost a staple on our table, not only due to the exceptional nutritional value of lentils, but because this recipe is amazingly delicious and easy to prepare. […]

Curious in Milano – A Sweet Peek

January 31, 2018Sneak Peeksdesserts, dolci, Eataly, Frida Kahlo, ice cream, Italian food, Mailand, Milan, panettonefoodiesneakpeeks

Having my husband’s brother and family visiting from Lima, we spent last weekend with them in Milano. They all have a sweet tooth, so I thought this time I would concentrate my foodie efforts on sweet spots, i.e. ice cream parlors, bakeries, and coffee shops. […]

Pasta with Jerusalem Artichokes (Topinambur)

January 25, 2018Homemadefusilli, Helianthus tuberosus, pasta, sunchoke, topinambour, tubers, vegetarianfoodiesneakpeeks

The star of this dish is certainly the Jerusalem artichoke. If it doesn’t ring a bell to you, it looks like ginger, has the consistency of potato, but tastes like artichoke! […]

Curry Stew My Way

January 18, 2018Homemadechicken, main course, vegetarian, yellow curryfoodiesneakpeeks

There are many curry recipes and a lot of different curry powders/pastes and that is wonderful. […]

In the Spotlight: Schloss Schauenstein (Fürstenau, Switzerland)

January 5, 2018SpotlightsAndreas Caminada, boutique hotel, Fürstenau, fine dining, Graubünden, IGNIV, Schauensteinfoodiesneakpeeks

Last Sunday’s lunch with hubby and son at Andreas Caminada’s Schloss Schauenstein was a wonderful way to wrap up a great year. An obvious post, when I feel that the amazing flavors are still vivid, and the whole foodie experience is decidedly unique, unforgettable, and worthwhile sharing. […]

In the Spotlight: IGNIV (Bad Ragaz, Switzerland)

December 20, 2017SpotlightsAndreas Caminada, Bad Ragaz, Burgundy, fine dining, Giant Sequoia, Romanée-Conti, Schauenstein, Tamina Gorge, Tamina Thermefoodiesneakpeeks

Welcome to the first post under Spotlights, the brand new category I am introducing to Foodie Sneak Peeks. As described in About the Blog, each entry under this category focuses on one specific restaurant that has captivated my palate and foodie soul. […]

Roasted Butternut Squash

December 6, 2017Homemaderoasted vegetables, side dish, vegetarianfoodiesneakpeeks

This is an easy-peasy recipe of a great side that can be transformed into a fantastic, main, vegetarian dish. […]

Curious in Mauritius—Taking Another Peek

November 29, 2017Sneak Peeksbeaches, creole, Indian Ocean, The Northfoodiesneakpeeks

This post is like completing the saga of our fabulous, recent days in the Indian Ocean. We visited our BFFs living in Mauritius for a second time. You may like to check the Sneak Peek ‘Curious in Mauritius’ that I wrote on our first trip there; besides foodie picks, you will find the must-see places when you are there. […]

Island Hopping in the Seychelles – Part 2: Praslin and La Digue

November 22, 2017Foodie RoutesAfrica, beaches, granite boulders, Mahé, Seychellenfoodiesneakpeeks

If you liked my previous post ‘Island Hopping in the Seychelles- Part 1: Mahé’, you will not like to miss this second post. This last part of the route includes the days we island-hopped stunning Praslin and La Digue. You will also find one extra foodie tip for Mahé … a serious highlight! […]