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Potato Latke

Swiss eat a lot of potatoes – it’s an important part of a hearty Alpine diet. You can get them mashed, baked, fried, covered in cheese – the possibilities are endless. And while I grew up eating a lot of potato based dishes, I’ve never had latkes. Latkes would be very similar to rösti, which …

Cheese Ravioli with Brown Butter & Crispy Sage

A few weeks ago we visited friends that have this amazing garden – all the vegetables and herbs you can imagine. She sent us home with yellow zucchini, eggplant and a bunch of sage. I love the smell of sage, the velvet texture and the muted green colour. I decided to use the sage as …

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

The afternoons might still be warm, but the nights are cold and the mornings are chilly. I’m craving warm blankets while watching TV, but am still hoping to leave the house without socks. It’s the perfect time to dust off your slow cooker and make a batch of pulled pork while you spend your day …

Mushroom Triangles

I remember how my mother used to make mushroom toast. She loves mushrooms and that was an easy meal to make. I can’t remember a time I didn’t like mushrooms, or a time I didn’t like toast – so this combination was a hit in my books. With the fall season starting I was craving …