Month: January 2015

apple, banana, breakfast, Kids, strawberry, Swiss

Birchermüesli

Birchermüesli is as Swiss as it gets. It can be eaten for breakfast, brunch or light dinner. It is a healthy alternative to cereals and the kids love it. Note: The consistency should be more “liquid” than solid. To adjust the taste if the consistency is too thick, add additional […]

carrot, dessert, Kids, muffins, Swiss

Carrot muffins

No Swiss gourmet journey would be complete without indulging the sweet tooth. All over Switzerland fruit is featured in many desserts, such as incredibly flavorful fruit tarts and fresh berries with whipped cream. However, vegetables can make delicious sweet dishes as well. Following is one of my daughters favourite recipes […]

cheese, French, pie, quiche

Mushroom Gruyère Quiche

Quiche is awesome because it’s easy to prepare. It looks beautiful. It travels well, I send a slice with my kids to school. It makes a great lunch AND a light dinner. It’s versatile – throw in whatever ingredients you want. It’s also really, really delicious. I use frozen pie […]

apple, dessert, French, fruit, pie

French Apple Pie

Yet another delicious apple pie recipe, you might think. If you were in France you could purchase this delicious treat from any number of patisserie stores from Paris to Provence.  If not, this recipe is as close to the taste and texture of what you would enjoy in France and […]