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2021 January 31

Ginger Soy Fish

This ginger and soy marinade is a favorite, and it works equally well with salmon or cod.
2020 December 28

Hiking the Sihlsee-Winterwanderweg in Einsiedeln

The Sihlsee-Winterwanderweg – route 555 is marked by pink signs. This groomed snow path is a 9km loop that starts and ends at the historic Einsiedeln Abbey.
2020 December 24

Hiking in Wildnis Park Zürich – The Sihlwald Circular Trail

The Sihlwald Circular Trail (length 13 km, ascent 570 m, descent 570 m) is a fun loop trail that starts at the Sihlwald Bahnhoff, goes through the forest up to the fabulous views at the Albishorn, and ends with a lovely easy walk along the riverside as it returns to the Sihlwald Bahnhoff.
2020 November 27

Hiking the Zürichsee-Rundweg Trail – Stage 10 Küsnacht to Bürkliplatz

Stage 10 (length 11 km, ascent 190 m, descent 320 m) is also the final stage of the Zürichsee-Rundweg.
2020 November 26

Pittsburgh Salad

Needing to satisfy a craving, I decided to make myself a Pittsburgh salad for dinner and, of course also decided to post the recipe here.
2020 November 17

Hiking the Zürichsee-Rundweg Trail – Stage 9 Meilen to Küsnacht

Stage 9 (length 8 km, ascent 260 m, descent 150 m) took us from Meilen to Küsnacht.
2020 November 11

Hiking the Zürichsee-Rundweg Trail – Stage 8 Stäfa to Meilen

We completed stage 8 – Stäfa to Meilen (length 12 km, ascent 340 m, descent 380 m).
2020 November 4

Hiking the Zürichsee-Rundweg Trail – Stage 7 Rapperswil to Stäfa

Back on the trail with stage 7 of the Zürichsee-rundweg hike (length 14 km, ascent 380 m, descent 320 m). The panorama views on stage 7 were some of the best views so far.
2020 October 28

Bolognese Sauce

I love slow cooked bolognese sauce — it is so worth the time it takes to make. I didn’t always think so, but then I found a recipe that really works for me.
2020 October 20

Hiking the Zürichsee-Rundweg Trail – Stage 6 Schmerikon to Rapperswil

I have returned to my quest to complete the Zürichsee-Rundweg with stage 6 – Schmerikon to Rapperswil. SAt only 11 kilometers and 70 meters of elevation gain, it was not a particularly challenging hike, but it did make for an excellent afternoon walk.
2020 October 15

Hiking the Adliswil-Felsenegg Nordic Walking Park Buchenegg Trail

The Buchenegg Trail (length 8.5 km, ascent 304 m, descent 304 m) has views of Lake Zürich, and the Türlersee, along with rolling hills, forests, and green pastures.
2020 October 10

Walking the Limmat Culture Trail

The Limmat Culture Trail (length 9 km, ascent 100 m, descent 100 m) is a loop trail along the Limmat river between Wettingen and Baden. Along the trail are 27 contemporary art installations by Swiss artists.