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2021 February 2

Inspiration! Three Great Blogs To Read

Lately, I have been feeling remiss that I haven’t done a post about the fantastic blogs that inspired me to write this blog. After all, anyone who enjoys my blog, would likely enjoy those blogs too.
2021 February 1

Walking the Türlersee-Rundweg Trail

This very popular, pretty trail circumnavigates the Türlersee, a small lake in the district of Affoltern, in Canton Zürich. At only 4.5 kilometers and almost no elevation change, this trail was the perfect easy walk for a less than perfect day.
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.