Category: eat
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Nothing new under the sun… it’s cucumber season!
Sure, we all know they’re full of water, low in calories, and good for your skin. But did you know… Cucumbers are technically a fruit, not a vegetable (yes, really). In Victorian times, they were called “cowcumbers”—mooo-ving on. In ancient Egypt, pharaohs worshipped cucumbers (OK,…
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Ooh là là, Onions!
A Love Letter to the Unsung Hero of French Cuisine When you think of French food, what pops into your head first? Cheese, wine, croissants? Perhaps garlic, if you’re feeling cliché. But if you ask Les Grumpies, there’s one ingredient that quietly steals the culinary…
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Fireworks for the Eyes and Taste Buds at ZOE Bern
Who says vegetarian food is boring? Clearly, they have never set foot in ZOE, Bern’s temple of edible art. Nestled in the heart of the city, ZOE is where vegetables are treated like royalty and plates arrive looking like an explosion in Monet’s garden (without…
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Como – Linen Hunts, Silk Secrets, Fishy Highlights, and Fun Facts
Oversized hats, linen and silk hunts, and fish tartare dreams… Yesterday’s adventure took us from Ascona to Como, where fresh fabrics met even fresher fish. Next time: the Silk Museum!
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Lunch Like a Local – Osteria Cyrano, Lugano
Off the beaten path and into culinary heaven! Lunch at Osteria Cyrano in Lugano felt like a Ticino summer dream – shady terrace, warm hospitality, and unforgettable Vitello Tonnato by Chef René Nagy.
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Le Buffet de Glion – A Coolcation for the Senses
Started in Gruyères with cheese… landed in Glion with a spritz made from a secret mountain potion. No beach, no sweat – just epic views, creative plates, and coolcation magic.
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Blueberry Fun Facts You Didn’t Know You Needed:
Blueberries: proof that size doesn’t matter — it’s the antioxidants that count. These juicy little stars are brain boosters, beauty food, and summer flirt material. 💙 They’re blue, bold, and full of secrets (just like us). 🫐 Eat them raw, throw them in a cocktail,…
