Food – Health Continuum

Condiments and Sides, Main Dishes, Soups

Tomato & Watermelon Gazpacho

Switzerland is renowned for its selection and high-quality tomatoes, particularly in the Valais region. Valais tomatoes, with their diverse flavours, are a significant part of Switzerland’s tomato landscape. I love tomatoes – all kinds and all colours. And, when they’re in season, they’re even better. They’re delicious raw, marinated, roasted, as a garnish on pizza, […]

Appetizers, Breads, Breads and Scones, Breakfast, Condiments and Sides, Desserts and Snacks

Artisan Cranberry, Pecan and Yoghurt Bread

Packed with cranberries, pecans and baked to perfection, this artisan bread isn’t just another recipe; it’s a delicious twist on homemade bread that’s both nutritious and incredibly tasty. Perfect for the festive season or any time of year, this bread can be the centerpiece of your next gathering. Plain or toasted, enjoy a few slices […]

Beans, Main Dishes, Soups, Stews and Chillies

Cuban black bean soup

This Cuban black bean soup is a hearty, flavourful dish packed with plant-based goodness. Black beans, the star of this soup, are rich in protein, fibre and antioxidants, making them a solid addition to any healthy diet. They help promote gut health, regulate blood sugar, and keep you feeling full longer, thus reducing the urge to […]

Condiments and Sides, Farro, Main Dishes, Stir-Fries

Farro risotto

It’s Friday evening here in Geneva, and it’s been a hard week. I’ve been going to work feeling drained and under the weather – sore throat and aches and pains throughout my body. You know the feeling. This evening, I couldn’t decide what to make for supper. There’s no one home – call it an empty […]

Main Dishes, Quinoa, Salads

Garden quinoa salad

The red quinoa salad featured above is more than just a salad; it’s a complete, healthy meal. Over 20 years ago, when I started making quinoa salads, a friend told me that quinoa is a staple for making breakfast porridge and not salads. But that’s not true. There are many delicious recipes that you can make with this ancient […]

Breakfast, Desserts and Snacks, Muffins, Muffins

Healthy tasty muffins

These “new and improved” muffins are loaded with sweet juicy blueberries which were cultivated and harvested in Switzerland, where I live. However, when it comes to fresh blueberries, I still prefer the smaller wild bush berries that grow in Canada and the USA. I recently came across an old blueberry muffin recipe that I used to make 20 years ago when I was […]