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 […]
Watermelon Gazpacho {+ a barcelona tapas crawl}
Watermelon gazpacho is a sweet and spicy cold soup perfect for those hot summer nights when the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven or stovetop. Pair it with a few slices of prosciutto or top it with some mini mozarella balls and call it dinner! There are three things that stick […]
Mango Shrimp Salad
I went a whole year without buying shrimp in the grocery store, even though I used to eat it at least once a week. I had two bad experiences with the frozen shrimp here and I was done. Bad fish is bad news. I was convinced that because Switzerland is landlocked, they must not be […]
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 […]
Curried Chicken Salad
I have to say, last week was a girly one. Not only did I have a craft date and a baby shower, I attended a clothing swap. For those of you that haven’t been to a clothes swap, let me fill you in. Basically, it entails a bunch of women bringing their unwanted used clothing to a […]
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 […]