YukonJen in Switzerland
Grew up at mile 906.8 Alaska Highway, Yukon Territory, Canada. Live in Switzerland. Like food, wine, and being outdoors. A blog about discovering family, life, and recipes in Switzerland.
The best of my blog
Some of the most read and interesting stories on this blog
Simply wine chez Domaine Piccard
I arrive in my car and try to park without disturbing the car traffic or foot traffic at Domain Piccard. Jean-Christophe Piccard is sitting on his step tying his boot…
Advice to a younger self
Hi there readers! I haven’t been blogging very much. I guess I have just been busy. Busy with the J-man. Busy with being pregnant…well, that seems like a lame excuse—doesn’t…
Happy Father’s Day to My Dad
Here is something I published for my Dad in 2008. I think it is still relevant and I shall cheat a bit and post it again. Happy Father’s Day Dad.…
Hand Sanitizer: Strictly for Hands
Am republishing this story because my friend hadn’t read it yet. Originally published 26 December 2006. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My sister has been bugging me for over a year to post this…
Tierra Vegetables Farm Stand
I emailed Evie of Tierra Vegetables a few weeks ago to ask if I could write a feature article on their Farm Stand. I wasn’t sure if she’d remember me–because…
I Look Better Quiet
I convinced Humberto to drive with me to LA last weekend. My sister was flying in from Fiji with her friend for a brief stop in the US before they…
Dadisms
The other day, I was eating dinner with my friends Katie and Sean. They were making wine in their garage and I wanted to take pictures. Originally, I thought this…
My life-saving butt
The other day, I opened a magazine and found myself staring at the words: My Butt is Big. Not the normal words you would find in a fitness magazine. It…
Hiking the Chilkoot Trail 2005
Seasons: Summer and Fall Difficulty: Difficult Activity: Hiking, Backpacking Length: 39 Miles to Log Cabin Day 0: 22 July 2005. Highlights of the day: Whitehorse in the summer. Ride in…
Discover Switzerland with me
Hike. Bike. Brew. Burger.
Burn some calories with a pituresque hike from Vevey to Chardonne. Grab an eBike and climb to the top of Mont Pèlerin for panoramic views of Lac Léman and the Fribourg preAlps. Bike over to Boss Beer in Bossonnens for a brewery tour and a homemade burger.
Hike, then taste
Work up a sweat hiking the steep slopes of the Lavaux terraced vineyards. Then reward yourself with a delicious picnic lunch of special regional foods and an afternoon of wine tasting.”
Recipes
Discover some of my favourite family recipes.
One-pot spaghetti puttanesca
Easy, one-pot, midweek dinner for the whole family. Double it, and invite your neighbours. Recommended with Caprice du Temps Pinot Blanc. I invited my neighbour over for dinner on Wednesday. Both of our husbands were…
Kale, tuna, and white bean salad
A tasty, hearty winter salad for #foodlovers I stayed with some friends in Ottawa for a bit during the summer of 1999. Glenn was doing his kayak-outfitting thing thenand was also the stay-at-home parent. He…
Mushroom caviar
My new Christmas Eve tradition: mushroom caviar … The best part about this recipe is that it requires 1 tbsp (15 ml) of white wine. As if I need an excuse! Of course I opened…
Spinach Feta Gallette
Ingredients: In the original recipe, there are ingredients for the pastry, but I just bought the pre-made filo pastry stuff. Dough: buy it pre-made. So much easier. Filling: 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil 3…
Easy spring salad
Dark green leaves, sliced apples, thinly sliced red onion, grated carrot. Olive oil and apple cider vinegar dressing. Something I made up on the spot. Add something for protein, and you have a great lunch.
Crab dip with crackers
I use recipes as a guide. I usually look at the ingredients, determine which ones I have and go from there. The other day, after the delicious accident substituting sun-dried tomatoes for roasted red peppers,…
