The Southern Coast

The Southern Coast

We left Reykjavik and traversed along the southern coast of Iceland. It was a leisurely route with interesting stops and awe inspiring scenery. The geothermal…

Exotic Mushrooms and Local Delicacies

Exotic Mushrooms and Local Delicacies

I’ve been having friends over for Sunday dinner and a movie for a few weeks. Last night’s movie, was Young Frankenstein. It was an excellent…

Mid Summer Mezze

Mid Summer Mezze

I first encountered the word mezze on a trip to Istanbul. A mezze is basically small plates for sharing, similar to tapas or canapés. In…

Halibut is in Season

Halibut is in Season

For the second week in a row, I prepared halibut. Halibut steaks were on sale and a simple marinade of lemon juice, dill and olive…

Bern to Geneva

Bern to Geneva

Jungfraujoch We set off a bit early from Bern to Jungfraujoch, the “top of Europe”. It’s a popular destination especially for Asians and Indians. Many…