Easy Ukrainian Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is a German word meaning sour cabbage, in Russian it is called Kvashenaya Kapusta, which translates simply as “fermented
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Enriching Traditions
I am a big fan of traditions, despite the fact that nowadays they perhaps seem to carry a somewhat negative
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How to Survive “Adulting”
Do the Washing Up, Take out the Rubbish…! There is a famous Zen Buddhist saying, attributed to Wu Li: [Life]
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School Traditions in Switzerland
School traditions often remain obscure to parents who move abroad, even after we have started to learn a new language,
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Simple Apple Cake
As soon as fall begins, my family gets all sorts of cravings, and because I like classic, nostalgic dishes, I
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The Tradition of La Leche League Meetings in Switzerland
The La Leche League came to Switzerland in 1973, when Christina Hurst-Prager led the first Swiss La Leche League Meeting
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‘Tis the Season to Be Greedy
Is anyone else out there feeling a little … I don’t know … besieged by the seasonal messages to buy
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Swiss Christmas Markets 2018
Switzerland’s beautifully decorated Christmas markets provide visitors with the opportunity to sample mulled wine, raclette, fondue and Swiss holiday traditions.
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Pumpkin Soup with Coconut Milk
Serves 5 to 6 Ingredients 2 Tbs olive oil 1 onion, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 kg butternut
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The Technicolor Extravaganza of the Modern Expat Family
Tonight there is an information evening for parents at Missy M’s school. Yet here I sit, on the sofa, laptop
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