May 2026

Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad

Vietnamese rice noodle salad with vermicelli, herbs, vegetables, fish sauce dressing and crispy dried shrimp topping.  Fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables and bright flavours come together in a bowl that instantly brings back those Vietnam cravings. #vietnamesefood #bunnoodles #ricenoodlesalad #freshflavours #asiancuisine There are dishes you cook because they are easy, and...

mit&ohne Zürich Hauptbahnhof (Zürich, Switzerland)

mit&ohne Zürich HB review featuring Yaprak Steak Döner, Kids Kebab, generous portions, quality beef, and fast service.  Always packed, always moving, and somehow still delivering one of the cleanest, most satisfying döner kebabs in Zürich. I’ve walked past mit&ohne at Zürich HB more times than I can count. Every single...

Stir Fried Beef and Potatoes

Beef and potato cubes stir fried with garlic, soy sauce and ginger, coated in a savoury glossy sauce.  Hearty cubes coated in a savoury glaze, simple ingredients turned into something deeply satisfying and comforting. #stirfriedbeefandpotatoes #dongbeicuisine #homecooking There are dishes that impress with technique, and then there are dishes that...

Macaroni Pizza Pasta (Konstanz, Germany)

Mall dining rarely feels memorable, but this spot in Konstanz delivers comfort food done right, from creamy pasta to a solid, no-fuss pizza that hits the spot.  Macaroni Pizza Pasta Konstanz review featuring curry fries, prosciutto pizza, creamy chicken mushroom pasta, and baked beef dishes. There are restaurants you plan...

Seaweed Shrimp Patties

Shrimp patties with nori, corn, carrots and sesame seeds, pan fried until crisp with a savoury seafood filling. Crispy, savoury bites that hit all the right textures, from crackly seaweed to juicy seafood inside. #seaweedshrimppatties #fusionfood #seafoodsnacks #homecooking #umamibites If there is one thing always sitting in our pantry, it...

Gallina con Guisantes

A comforting classic that brings together history, home cooking and that unmistakable tomato richness in every bite.  Filipino gallina con guisantes with chicken, tomatoes, peas, potatoes and carrots, a classic Spanish influenced stew. There are dishes you grow up eating, and then there are those you only truly discover later...

The Cheapest Swiss Supermarket Gipfeli Compared

Compare the cheapest Swiss supermarket Gipfeli from Migros, Coop, Denner, Lidl, and Aldi. Taste, texture, price, and the best budget croissant for daily breakfast. A simple Swiss morning starts with a Gipfeli and a coffee, but not all budget croissants are created equal. I tried the cheapest versions from Migros,...

Pesto, Sun-dried Tomato & Cream Cheese Spread

Creamy, herby and packed with bold flavours, this effortless spread turns any simple board into something worth gathering around.  Cream cheese spread with basil pesto and sun dried tomatoes, a simple layered dip perfect for crackers, bread and charcuterie boards. There are dishes you cook often, and then there are...

H. Schwarzenbach AG (Zürich, Switzerland)

Walked in for chocolate, walked out talking about one of the best coffees I’ve had in Switzerland. This place is dangerous, in a very good way.  Historic Zurich chocolate and coffee shop review featuring premium chocolates, speciality coffee and prices. Right in the heart of Zurich’s old town, tucked along...