Hardly any plant has as many names in the vernacular as the dandelion. Schwiiblueme, Söiblueme, Buggeli, Weihfäcke, Chettenestöck – and that probably doesn’t even cover half of the Swiss German dialect expressions. Because of its unwelcome prevalence on lawns, the dandelion has a reputation as a weed: wrongly so. The dandelion represents an extremely valuable …
Spring is here! For a long time, we debated which recipe could be our spring heartthrob. The versatile asparagus, which can be boiled, steamed, roasted or even grilled, is a culinary delight! Or the pungent and spicy wild garlic, which, despite its garlicky aroma, gives a delightful fresh kick? We admit it, we failed miserably …
Do you know those dishes that can make your heart beat faster? For some, it’s the good old spaghetti Napoli: for others, Grandma’s rice pudding and, for me, my beloved Belgian endive casserole. There are many reasons why this dish is a regular part of my menu during the winter months. First and foremost: this …
Your nose is running, swallowing hurts and your cough just won’t go away: Unfortunately, wintertime is the time we often catch colds. Before you fill a basket at the pharmacy, be sure to stock up on some of the best herbal remedies against colds, which also happen to grow locally. Those who can grow the …
Actually, the sweet grand finale of our Christmas series could have had the classic title “Gâteau Royal d’AYA”, but we found that “Holy Christmas, this is the BEST dessert I’ve ever eaten!” goes much better with this culinary revelation. Because it was precisely this sentence that Finia heard independently from two people while developing the …
Ho-Ho-Holy moly! That was exactly what we thought when we tasted these braised beef cheeks for the first time and fell head-over-heels in love with this dish. We didn’t just fall for the seductive taste of the buttery meat in a rich red wine sauce, but also with the fact that this recipe reflects every …
Bells are chiming and Christmas is just around the corner! Do you already have all your presents together? If not – no problem. We have a few last-minute gifts ready for you that are guaranteed to arrive before Christmas and bring joy to all your favorite people. 1. Seasonal calendar – for gourmets Our AYA …
Chestnut stands in the shopping malls, Grittibänze at the bakery and the first poinsettias in the nursery – the Christmas harbingers have officially arrived! Weren’t we just sitting on the terrace of our favorite bar yesterday with an ice-cold rosé? One * chin-chin * later and we’re still sipping the rosé – but this time …
In our region, quince is mainly known transformed into flavorful jelly. But the rock-hard, aromatic fruit can do much more than just serve as a delicious spread on Sundays. So let’s start from the beginning … From a purely visual point of view, the yellow fruit with the velvety fluff could pass as a cuckoo …
Brussels sprouts – you either love or hate them. Admittedly, I must place myself in the second category and – yet – today, I am publishing a recipe in which everything revolves around the smallest of all cabbage types. Alas, this means one thing: it is a recipe that will bring even those who despise …
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