Category: food
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I want to go to there…
…Arles, France. What? You say you’ve never heard of it… Still not ringing a bell? How about now? That’s right, Vincent Van Gogh lived in this small city in the south of France for just one year–most of the last year of his life–and produced over 300 paintings and drawings while there. He moved to…
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My favorite lunch right now
“Huh? I need more information,” is probably what you are thinking right now…but stay with me. In the past I’ve lumped the sweet potato in with regular spuds, thinking that–baked, fried, mashed or au gratin–they are a calorie-laden treat for a special meal. In reality, sweet potatoes are a nutrition-packed powerhouse food. One medium sweet…
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This week I am…
…trying this healthy recipe after my Sunday splurge on Mont La Saléve (see photo above). …using these tips to prep for our houseguest (my best friend arrives in Switzerland today!). …laughing about this brutally honest food magazine cover. …not setting the clock forward, because daylight savings in Europe isn’t for three weeks. …ditching positive thinking for…
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The little things I miss about the States…
Real Mexican food. Did I mention I’m from California? Right, so I was basically teething on tacos and pico de gallo. This week I had my first Swiss incarnation of a “burrito” and it included: red beans and rice, chicken, large, circular slices of tomato, whole pieces of lettuce…and do I detect a sweet, Texas…
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This week I am…
…vowing to keep loving winter after a weekend trip to Gstaad (is the “G” silent or not?). …making this classic Swiss dish for American friends coming through town. …pretending I still live in D.C. by watching this drama (Have you seen the Muppet’s take on it?). …dreaming about staying in this luxury pod hotel next winter. …crossing France…
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This week I am…
…celebrating Oscar wins in some of my favorite categories (costumes!) for this beloved film. …learning about living well from this heartbreaking story. …watching this boozy documentary for a second time after learning there will be a sequel to it. …scrolling through this fashion slideshow and missing my days living in London. …fascinated by this take on the one-way ticket…
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This week I am…
…trying to find a bottle of this wine to relive one of the best meals I’ve had in Paris. …laughing about this bizarre travel photo trend (is it even legal?). …wishing my husband had read this article when we first met, so he knew what he was in for. …re-watching this documentary on Netflix after learning more about France’s biggest…
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Caffeine and your health: What’s the final word?
I’m not one of those people who says things like “inject the caffeine right into my veins” or “Starbucks is my second home,” but I really do enjoy my morning latte. In fact, the one Starbucks in Geneva seems to be the only place to get a coffee to go–otherwise the Swiss abide by this…
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This week I am…
…doing this because I’m sore from skiing Chamonix-Mont Blanc (but look at that view!) …wondering if any of these tips will get me back in heels in hilly Switzerland. …trying this hearty recipe for lentils, since they are a powerhouse food. …trying this website to simplify complicated summer travel plans. …watching this Kristen Wiig video on repeat (she can…
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This week I am…
…pretending I live in a snow globe (why does the world feel quieter when it snows?). -Wearing these, like all the Swiss girls around here. -Following this with salacious fascination (quel scandal!). -Wondering why this is still a health issue (love this). -Making this exotic dish (still thinking about this). -Watching this Oscar contender for Best Picture. -Reading this before bed and…
Paige Langton 