Curious in Zurich

October 5, 2016Sneak PeeksKreis 5, Switzerland, Zürichfoodiesneakpeeks

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This will be some kind of a different sneak peek, because it is about Zurich. My relationship with Zurich started 28 years ago when I first came to Switzerland, and I have to admit that it was love at first sight. Zurich welcomed me. […]

Tortellini Salad

September 27, 2016HomemadeEmilia-Romagna, Italian food, salad, tortellinifoodiesneakpeeks

500 g tortellini – the ones you prefer
½ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar […]

Curious in La Habana (Havana)

September 21, 2016Sneak PeeksCaribbean food, Cuba, Daiquiri, Havana, La Habana, Mojito, paladaresfoodiesneakpeeks

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Sneak peeking in Cuba had kept me busy last week. I was unable to post, because there was little time to write and internet access was limited. I left ten days ago looking forward to this long-wished reunion with best friends, who have been living in Havana for three years now. Thanks to them, I was able to spend each day there in a unique and unforgettable way. […]

Grandma’s Rice Pudding

September 7, 2016Homemadearroz con leche, cinnamon, comfort food, condensed milk, dessert, evaporated milk, pudding, ricefoodiesneakpeeks

Family stories that are passed down by older generations to us have always an intimate value; they are part of us and cannot be found in books. The same way, recipes that I had first tried with the family as a kid and later learned to cook myself are today a special […]

Prune Plum Tart

August 30, 2016Homemadedessert, Italian prune plum, mascarpone, pie, prune plum, tart, Zwetschge, Zwetschgenwähefoodiesneakpeeks

Summer is coming to an end here. The short season of prune plums has started. This is the recipe of a delish fruit tart, using prune plums when they are at its best. This tart is especially delicious, because the main ingredient used for the custard is mascarpone instead of cream or milk. It makes it just perfect! […]

The Rioja, Where Each Wine Has a Story to Tell

August 23, 2016Foodie Routescooperage, Gehry, Guggenheim, Hadid, Iñaqui Aspiazu, ir de potes, oak barrels, pintxos, Rioja, Spain, wine architecture, wine cellar, wine museum, wine route, wine tasting, winemaking, wineryfoodiesneakpeeks

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If you hear about Rioja, you immediately think about wine. This is nothing new; already in ancient times (20 AD) Romans indulged themselves, having wine shipped from Rioja to Rome! […]

Three-Cheese Mini Pizzas

August 17, 2016Homemadeappetizer, cheese, finger food, hors d'oeuvre, pizzafoodiesneakpeeks

1 baguette cut into thin slices
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated […]

The Basque Coast: From Bilbao to Hondarribia

August 14, 2016Foodie RoutesDragonstone, Euskera, Game of Thrones, País Vasco, pintxos, Rocadragón, Spain, Vascofoodiesneakpeeks

Back from the summer break with a notepad full of jotted-down notes for the blog, a camera that ran out of memory, and an absolutely satisfied foodie soul. There is so much to share! Being summer I have decided to start with the coastal Basque region. If I have always loved Southern Spain, now I cannot wait to be back in the Green Spain. […]

Tortilla Española (Spanish Potato Omelet)

July 6, 2016Homemadeeggs, Mediterranean cuisine, papas, patatas, recipe, Spain, Spanish cuisine, tapas, tortilla de patata, tortilla españolafoodiesneakpeeks

Who has not tried a tortilla española? Who does not like it? Who feels like preparing it at home? You only need five ingredients: […]

Seduced by Sorrento, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast

June 29, 2016Foodie RoutesAmalfi, Anacapri, Blue Grotto, Campania, Capri, Cinquecento, Don Alfonso 1890, Furore, Gulf of Naples, Italian food, Italy, La Minervetta, Napoli, Positano, Ravello, Sorrento, southern Italyfoodiesneakpeeks

We started the journey with a four-day stay in Napoli (Naples) and then continued to Sorrento, Capri, and the Amalfi Coast. My write up on Napoli (incl. Pompeii and […]

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