Every change of seasons has me looking forward to new fruits. Late summer plums are in season and this weekend I’ve been spending time making sweet and sour Italian plums which I will serve later in the season with Raclette. Almost every time my husband and I visit one of his aunts, she serves Raclette. […]
Autumn
Roasted Carrot Salad
Finding a seasonal winter salad can be hard, but I combined some of my favorite flavors and came up with a new dish. This salad is very versatile and easy to make, perfect for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Some of the dishes we eat are things I create after enjoying something at a restaurant or […]
Fall Color in Engadin
During our stay in the Engadin we were blessed with clear blue skies, snow topped mountains and perfect fall color. The larches were yellow, turning darker and more intense every day. As I have mentioned many times before, we spend as much time as possible in the beautiful Engadin valley and surrounding area. The canton […]
Onset of Winter in Chamonix
The snow was a surprise, but one we all enjoyed. We woke up to fresh snow every morning and spent 3 relaxing days in the small town. One of the places my father wanted to go to during his visit to Europe was Chamonix to see the Mont Blanc. My husband was very excited when […]
Quince Cake
Fall has not crept up on us. I’ve been smelling it and seeing it when I’m outside. But experiencing the first snow a couple of weekends ago, seeing it cling to the leaves that had not yet fallen, make it feel real. I’m now ready for warming dishes. There will be more soups, root vegetables […]
Food Photography Workshop in France
When I read that Aran of Cannelle et Vanille would be teaching a food photography workshop in the Dordogne region in France this year, my heart started to pitter-patter. For a long time it had been my dream to learn from Aran and this was my chance. From last year’s workshop I knew it would […]