I look out the window, there is no snow, and it’s unseasonably warm. I long for snow and cold, and I know nature does, too. When will winter arrive? I think back to our trip to Norway last year, and I wonder if we should have decided to go again this year. Just to have […]
Christmas Baking
Once Advent rolls around, I start thinking about Christmas and, of course, cookies. I think I’m a traditionalist when it comes to Christmas baking. Baking the cookies I remember from my childhood is a tradition I don’t want to change. But sometimes I take the flavors and switch things around. Besides, if I made all […]
Winter Has Come
Yesterday I woke up to a blanket of snow, this morning it was hoarfrost. And then the sun came out. In the early morning while the light was still soft, I walked out with my camera to capture the fields and the beautiful flora. I always look forward to hoarfrost. It seems to me that […]
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 […]