Well-situated to the Dundee waterfront is the Apex City Hotel & Spa. Perfect with adjacent parking, it makes for a good base for exploring the city. You’re greeted in the lobby by a fun crew… Our standard room was comfortable with a view of the waterway across the street. The bath was reminiscent of the…
Month: November 2024
The Selkie- Dundee
A quick trip to Dundee warranted a warm lunch to stave off the absolutely frigid temperatures. On a solo afternoon I opted for top-rated, “The Selkie, “ to discover whatever Scottish tapas were. A prix-set lunch brought a choice of two tapas and some very hearty bread to keep you warm. For the small plates…
Fruit Danish
Need a little something sweet, but also don’t have too many ingredients in the pantry? Something that can double as brekky or dessert? Fear not, this easy fruit danish recipe is the perfect solution. There are a million iterations of this recipe as there are fruit, but this go we’ll tackle just two- cherry with…
Cherry White Chocolate Cheesecake
Tis the season for testing cheesecakes worth of the Christmas table- this unique combo definitely fits the bill! It’s a perfect combo of tart, sweet, cool, and creamy. She sure looks pretty going into the oven… Baker’s note: don’t swirl too much before baking or you’ll end up with this slightly bloody looking crevice. Cherry…
Ina’s Apple and Butternut Squash Soup
It is getting legit cold here in Switzerland, which calls for fall soup weather! With butternut squash self-service stalls all over the area, souping it only seemed like the right thing to do. The recipe was nice and had an interesting kick with apple juice, but I much prefer Ina’s Winter Squash soup which is…
Cranberry Almond Cake
Testing recipes for Christmas is a full time job, but worthwhile when you come into a recipe like this Cranberry Almond Cake, special enough for Christmas morning. This recipe usurps the place of my previous cranberry cake, which is still good, but not THIS good. File away for next month! Cranberry Almond Cake Almond Topping:…
Majer- Venice
Part wine bar, part chichetterie, part sweet bakery (across the street), this Venetian chain can handle any craving thrown their way. We found it by accident one evening, stopped for a quick apertivo, saw the gorgeous charcuterie boards they were seving and knew we had to return for one. And that we did. Lucky to…
Palazzo Giovanelli- Venice
Moving far too often in recent years, it’s basically all down to a science and part of the formula is pushing to get everything packed and ready a week before is needed for peace of mind, but more importantly to ensure a relaxing weekend escape. This year’s pick was the quick flight to Venice and…