A close-up and personal look at Switzerland
Think ‘American food’ and your mind quickly turns to fast, junk or processed foods. After all, that’s what most of the world thinks American food is. It might better be described by words like greasy, generally unhealthy, industrial output. When… Read moreTradition – American food: S’mores, barbecue ribs, BLT and apple pie
So what does July 4th have to do with corn? Both terms are on their own, clear; the Fourth of July is the American Independence Day. Corn is well, corn, you know, the stuff you buy at the super market… Read moreThe Fourth of July and Corn
Think ‘American food’ and your mind quickly turns to fast, junk or processed foods. After all, that’s what most of the world thinks American food is. It might better be described by words like greasy, generally unhealthy, industrial output. When… Read moreTradition – American food: Peanut butter sandwich, baked beans and popcorn
Moving, whether in America or Switzerland, can be full of challenges. I moved multiple times in the States and once in Switzerland. Moving from one state to another in America compared to moving from one canton to another in Switzerland… Read moreMoving in America and Switzerland
Think ‘American food’ and your mind quickly turns to fast, junk or processed foods. After all, that’s what most of the world thinks American food is. It might better be described by words like greasy, generally unhealthy, industrial output. When… Read moreTradition – American food: Macaroni and cheese, Maryland crabcakes and potato chips
Spring and springtime is a time of rebirth, rejuvenation and regrowth. Animals come out of hibernation and flowers out of the ground. The sweet aroma of the flowers and the earthy smell of dirt they grow in just scream spring…. Read moreSpring has Sprung – it’s Time For Switzerland to Clean, Clean, Clean
Think ‘American food’ and your mind quickly turns to fast, junk or processed foods. After all, that’s what most of the world thinks American food is. It might better be described by words like greasy, generally unhealthy, industrial output. When… Read moreTradition – American food: Key lime pie, cornbread, Smithfield ham, meatloaf and grits
A handshake isn’t what it used to be. I wrote a post about the Swiss handshake and kiss greetings (touchy-touchy) way back in July of 2016. Coming from a country where women seldom shake hands, I had to jump over… Read moreProper Etiquette – the Handshake
It’s always good to be informed of what’s going on locally and globally. What better way than to watch the news on TV. When I was a child my parents generally didn’t let my brother, sister and me watch the… Read moreNews on TV in Switzerland and the States
It’s beautiful in the Spring when everything is blooming and growing. It makes me, and frankly a lot of people, eager to get out there and plant things. I love harvesting and eating homegrown fruits, vegetables and even herbs. You’ve… Read moreHomegrown – Any Way You Look at it
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