Parmigiano-Reggiano D.O.C.- what can I say? One of the best hard cheeses on the planet. Not the imitations sometimes labeled Parmesan or Italian Hard Cheese found in many grocery stores throughout the States and certainly not the appalling, grated, shelf-stable, tasteless stuff packed in tubular cardboard packages. I’m talking about the amazing cheese made […]
Images of the Souk in Fez, Morocco
July 8, 2013 by 4 Comments
Visiting traditional Berber and Arabic markets, known as souq (or souk), when in Morocco is usually a must for most travelers. We spent hours and days exploring as many as possible, including the walled, maze-like labyrinth medina (old town) markets in Marrakech and Fez as well as venturing to an incredible weekly Berber market held […]
Cheese Table
September 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Just one of the many reasons I love living in Switzerland. Cheese table at a party at the U.S. Embassy in Bern.
Homemade Yogurt
September 6, 2012 by 1 Comment
Recently, I was driving through farm country up and over the mountain behind my house in Switzerland when I passed a sign advertising farm fresh fruits and vegetables. After driving through orchards, I reached a beautiful farm at the end of the road. I was expecting a typical outdoor farm stand, like the many found […]
