Trying to incorporate Mexican flavors into a Swiss-based diet is virtually impossible (you can’t even find jalapenos here! The Gentleman/Husband and I joke something is Swiss spicy just because it’s red), but after our honeymoon, I was determined to continue to try. Barbacoa was on tap after realizing we’d brought back a pack of seasoning…
Month: November 2025
Honey Roasted Carrots Over Garlicky Yogurt
In a clean out the fridge meal of last week, I made these gorgeous (and exceptionally simple) roasted multi-colored carrots. A pot of Greek yogurt kicking around inspired a base of garlicky, saucy goodness to offset the sweet honey drizzle. And of course, you can’t forget the crunch! Never forget a crunch! It reminds you…
Easy Tuscan Olive Oil Shortbread with Rosemary
Inspired by many a London menu featuring some version of posh fiore de latte softserve, drizzled in an artisanal olive oil, I decided to try the trend at home this weekend. While I love this savory sweet combo, I decided it could do with a little crunch, so I took a page from Halicopter Away’s…
Easy Snickers Cheesecake Recipe to Impress
In an effort to clean out the pantry’s baking department, I ended up crafting a “Snickers” cheesecake this weekend, even though no Snickers were involved in the making of said cheesecake. The cheesecake itself is lovely plain, nice and light, and the toppings were merely a happen accident of what was on hand. This was…
Ina’s Lemon Pasta with Zucchini & Basil
Thanks to a bumper crop of basil (finally!) this year, I froze the end of it in ice cube molds filled with olive oil. It was my first time trying this trick, and for Ina’s Lemon & Zucchini Pasta, my first time cooking with the little flavor bombs. First up, what an excellent life hack!…
Dining at Al Covo: A Romantic Venice Experience
After finishing our 10K stretch of the Venice marathon, we decided that we more than earned a very lovely lunch. Al Covo, conveniently located between Castello and the Grand Canal, served just that. While the long run had us both wishing for a big plate of cheesy pasta, the Michelin-guide touted Al Covo served up…
Taste of Local Flavors: Dining at Osteria Ai Do Pozzi
While we were enjoying exploring our new neighborhood of Castello, on a leisurely stroll one evening, a waitress popped out of a restaurant and handed us a card for the establishment. Not thinking much of it, it certainly did help us remember the osteria buried among the meandering dark alleyways on the backside of Castello….