Cedar Plank Salmon

My dad is the king of the barbecue. His flank steak is perfectly marinated and cooked to perfection. His barbecued turkey is the opposite of dry Thanksgiving turkey – it’s juicy and has no need for gravy. His asparagus is blanched and lightly charred, turning anyone into a veggie lover. So today, I bring […]
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Pesto

Love is love and it’s a beautiful thing. After a trip to my hometown, in the presence of family and friends who I don’t get to see often, I’ve been reminded just how good love is. Coming home to my husband after almost three weeks away reminded me that the heart really does grow fonder. […]
Salmon Chowder

I honestly thought I knew what “real” winter was now that I live in Zurich. Boy was I wrong. I had no idea about winter weather until our recent trip to Finland. I am generally a cold person, which doesn’t help matters. I bought one of those blanket scarves this year, and even though my husband […]
friday fünf {zürich life}

Lately, we haven’t had any weekend trips planned, so we have been hanging around Zürich. As much as I love travelling, it’s been nice to enjoy weekends at home. I like using my closet versus a suitcase every once in a while. But travelling sure makes you appreciate the simple joys of being at home. […]
