Health Lessons from an Elderly French Couple
My aunt and I were sitting in a quaint French bistro in Paris last Wednesday night. The tables were inches apart, mid-meal bathroom breaks were not possible, and there was no English menu to help us order. But it was just what we wanted – traditional and unapologetically French. As American women commonly do, we […]
Beet Fig Salad in Annecy, France
This beet fig salad is topped with walnuts and a spicy garlic dressing. Make it fast before figs are gone for the summer! There is this cute lake town in France near the Swiss border called Annecy. In less than a year, I’ve been there twice and it already holds a special place in my […]
My Guide to Zürich
It’s weird to think about, but I’ve been living in Zürich for almost the same amount of time I lived in San Francisco. At this point in San Francisco living, I was proudly giving away my restaurant expertise to anyone that would listen. Moving to a new city abroad has included a few more challenges […]
Wine Tasting in Switzerland’s Lavaux Region
I’ve had number of odd jobs here in Switzerland, and I’m finding that my favorites are the ones that involve perks for payment. Writing articles for My Girlfriend Guide has sent me on some pretty fun adventures, including the Veuve Cliquot Chalet, tasting all the Swiss chocolate I could find, and most recently, a trip […]
Culinary Globetrotting in Copenhagen
I recently read an article about how your astrological sign relates to your eating habits. My sign, Sagittarius, is said to be a “culinary globetrotter” who needs a variety of cuisines to be fulfilled. I can’t say I always believe my monthly horoscope, but that statement was spot on. I’m a girl who likes her variety and I […]
Zurich’s Street Food Festival
I think San Francisco set the bar too high when it comes to eating out. There was so much variety in cuisine, a constant flow of new restaurants to try, high quality service, and reasonable prices. Zurich’s food scene seems to be slowly developing, but it just doesn’t even compare and I’m not sure it […]