The weather in Luzern at the beginning of the week was not a good omen for Luzerner Fest 2012 scheduled for Saturday June 30th. However, good fortunate was on our side! Saturday was a beautiful and warm summer day broken up by a brief late afternoon … [Read more]
Baked Macaroni and Swiss Cheeses
I do love my comfort foods in the Winter and I tend to work at making them as healthy as I can. In Switzerland, however, it is tough to forgo the amazing cheeses so I do indulge periodically without an ounce of guilt. Loving pasta as I do and … [Read more]
Carrot Lime and Fennel Soup
Fall is my favorite time of year, especially in Switzerland where I can experience a real change of seasons. I love comfort food and especially a nice soup after a cool day outdoors running or hiking or going about my errands. Some "comfort foods" … [Read more]
Butternut Squash Risotto
For so long I use to pass the piles of winter squash in the supermarket utterly perplexed by the different shapes, sizes and colors. Other than acorn squash and pumpkin I never knew how to approach the others. With some trial and error, I am now able … [Read more]
Aelggialp: Center of Switzerland
In 1988, the Federal Office of Swiss Topography celebrated their 150th anniversary. To mark this occasion, the true geographic center of Switzerland was identified: 46° 48' 4" N, 8° 13' 36" E. The point is high on a cliff west of Aelggialp in … [Read more]
Oldtimer in Obwalden 2012: A Classic Car Weekend
Oldtimer in Obwalden 2012 was not afternoon tea with our elders but an event for those passionate about classic automobiles. The collection was most impressive and brought to mind the saying: “ they just don’t build them like that … [Read more]