Zero-Proof Cocktail Hour
Love socially sipping but hate the hangovers? We’ve got 4 zero-proof cocktails that have all the taste but leave you feeling great.
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Recipes
Yellow Mung Dal – Keep Warm this Winter with a Homemade Indian Meal
With January freezing us to our bones, TLG Contributor Arti Buxi shares her secret to staying cozy over a bowl of warming spices and nourishing lentils.
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Croûte aux Champignons
The weather is changing, encouraging us to seek comforting recipes and cozy up at home.
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Celebrating World Cocktail Day in Lausanne
It’s World Cocktail Day! We asked some of our favorite Lausanne establishments for their hand-crafted cocktail recipes (each with a twist, of course).
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3 Swiss Comfort Foods You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
We guarantee you’ve never heard of at least ONE of these Swiss comfort foods. And if you have? Congrats, you’re a legit Swiss foodie. Now let’s eat!
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How to Prepare a Brisolée-Themed Picnic
It’s time for one of our favorite autumn traditions, originally from the Valais but now adopted in Vaud.
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The Art of the Abricot
If there were ever a year to support the local farmers, it’s this one. Buy some apricots from Valais and follow this recipe to make a delicious tart.
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Farmy Finds: It’s Wild Garlic Season in Switzerland
Nothing says “spring in Switzerland” like the arrival of wild garlic or “ail des ours”! Check out three incredible recipes that are easy, flavorful, and use local products.
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3 Soups You Should Make This Weekend
Temperatures are lingering below zero, and we’re all home anyway. So why not make a warm and comforting bowl of something tasty?
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3 Festive Cocktails to Make at Home
The holidays are approaching, but should we act like we need an excuse to drink (#2020)? Here are three fun and festive cocktails that are simple and satisfying to make at home.
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The Ultimate Raw Bar
For those of you who are in a rush but still want a healthy and quick breakfast or snack.
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Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Perhaps it’s the time of year–but we’ve got a craving for sweet potatoes in all their creamy glory.
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Thai Sweet Potato Coconut Curry
A simple, quick, healthy, and FLAVOR FILLED meal that you’ll be making on repeat.
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Crispy Honey, Garlic & Sriracha Chicken
The easy (and dare we say, a bit healthier) alternative when you just can’t make it to Chez Xu.
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Courgette & Carrot Loaf [with Cream Cheese frosting & walnuts]
Go ahead, eat another slice. It’s basically a salad in dessert form, right? (Ok, maybe not. But it’s so good).
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Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread
Didn’t perfect your banana bread during quarantine? No worries. This simple recipe is a healthy and easy crowd pleaser.
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Classic Pumpkin Pie
There may be nothing more iconic than pumpkin pie when it comes to American Thanksgiving. Basically it’s the essence of autumn in every bite; the blend of cinnamon and nutmeg and the subtly sweet filling mixed with the flaky crust. In our early years as an expat we would drive 45-minutes to Nyon and buy cans
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Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Onions
We know that the tradition of Thanksgiving could seem odd to some of you, but then when you add in that some of our beloved traditional dishes come out of a can it would be enough to make the most culturally sensitive shutter. Green bean casserole, one of our very favorite staple dishes, is usually made
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Simple Summer Recipes
Parmesean Crusted White Fish with Sweet Potato Fries We have to admit, our favorite part of this combination is the sweet potato fries. They are simple, packed full of nutrition, and go with just about any meal (we love pairing them with a big fat beef filet). The white fish in this recipe acquires the
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Simple Summer Recipes
Lemony Chicken Picatta Ever feel like you are making the same few meals over and over again? We’ve been stuck in a rut for the past few months and decided to break out of our routine and try some new recipes for summer. The requirements? The recipes must be simple, summery, and of course, delicious. We
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Breakfast At Home
Don’t get us wrong, we love breakfast & brunch out in town. There’s something about meeting friends in the city on a Saturday morning and sharing your first coffee of the day with a stack of pancakes and your favorite cheerful waiter (hi Max!). But on bank holidays (and Sundays) your options are limited here