Archive for July, 2009

Dos Caminos Classes

A friend mentioned taking a few classes at Dos Caminos this fall. At $65 each, the restaurant is offering a lot of bang for the buck.  Check it out and then start salivating. Mmmmm, corn festival… If you just want the book, get it here.

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Where are the WAFFLES?

About three weeks ago, I got an intense craving for a waffle.  I was in Sweden at the time so the craving just grew and grew.  Later, in Switzerland, I sort of sated the craving at Zum Guten Gluck.  The waffle was really tasty – the batter soft and sugary.  But what I wanted was [...]

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Brat, Zurich

Last meal in Zurich. We had to do it. You thinkin’ what I’m thinkin’?

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Terrior, Zurich

Terrior, a restaurant, take-away, sundries shop, on Ramistrasse turned out to be the ideal place to stop for lunch before visiting Zurich’s fine art collection at Kunsthaus. It’s always a treat to walk through an art museum with Taylor so I wanted to be energized. Terrior’s restaurant was closed but their prepped food was available. [...]

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Hiltl, Zurich

An incredible vegetarian buffet at Hiltl in Zurich led me and Taylor to overflowing plates. Guess whose plate is whose No matter your taste, very worth a visit.

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Volkshaus, Zurich

Dodging an out-of-nowhere downpour upon arriving in Zurich, Taylor and I found ourselves in Volkshaus. It’s an old school restaurant plus new school bar & lounge. It’s also a concert venue and sauna. Whatever it is, nearly everyone in the joint was attractive and we made it in to dry off fifteen minutes before the [...]

Monday, July 27th, 2009

LE YUM – Bobo

Holy insano appetizers!!!Chef Patrick Connolly’s ahi tuna with crispy tofu, avocado and cilantro is… is simply… mindblowing! Jill got to sample the goods one night at a Supper Club event at Bobo, and knew instantly we had to hook this up, Le Yum style. In this exclusive video, chef Patrick walks Jill through the process [...]

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Tapas Party

I was just invited, by my Spanish friend Teresa, to a tapas party! I’ll bring one of my favorite apps … easy to make and sooo delicious! Slice red, orange and yellow peppers, add some thinly sliced serrano or jalapenos on to a baking sheet. Add lots and lots and lots of crushed garlic and [...]

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Skipping Stones, Sweden Edition

Something familiar? In honor of my last week helping out at Appelfabriken, I decided to treat family and guests to our signature DISH Skipping Stones. These little wafers pack a punch with espresso, cinnamon and black pepper. Looking good on the dessert table, huh?

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

Greenhouse Dinner

Now doesn’t that look lovely?! A simple salad from the garden plus bruschetta. I sat next to a Green Zebra vine.

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009