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Hello, I was last on DC in 2009. Thought I might reintroduce myself. I am Kenyan living in Switzerland. Love to cook love food. Before, I spent hours in the kitchen, a medical condition knocked me back a bit so I take longer to prepare food because I cannot stand for long. Luckily my two lovely...

England's buzzing with the Royal wedding(me not so much) but it got me wondering,, if you were treated to a royal wedding dinner, what would you expect. Cucumber sandwiched without crusts?

Gastronomic Auberge Du Lion D'or (michelin star fish restaurant) Place Pierre-Gautier 5 Colony Chateuvieux Chemin de Châteauvieux 16, Peney-Dessus, Satigny Business Chez Roberto (Italian) Rue Pierre-Fatio 10 Le Perle du lac(Fish and seafood specialities) Rue de Lausanne 126 Budget Cafe...

I usually buy Spätzli in the supermarket. I rarely make it at home, but I am always lost as to how it's really served, what accompaniment do you use? It always feels so dry with a steak on the side or a chicken piece. Any ideas?

I recently bought raclette cheese on sale(garlic, peppercorn and natural) I decided it was too much so froze it, no idea what it will be like, anyone know?

Thing is I have never really had authentic chili con carne so I have nothing to compare it with, I however have tried some in a restaurant years back, but not quite sure if it's the real macoy. I have been searching today on the net for recipes for it and as usual there are lots, all I want is a...

Sports anyone? football, rugby, cricket, basketball etc etc. Watching Rugby, Ireland v Scotland. It's not out of choice, but as long as Ogara is in the team, I will watch! Looking good for Ireland so far.

I just wondered after tonight, I had already defrosted the trouts(all four of them), then DH sends me an sms saying he had a big late lunch meeting and will only have a sandwich for dinner. So my dinner was supposed to be grilled trout with parsley, mashed potatoes and veggies and tartar sauce...

Ingredients Two cups of joy I cup of hope 2 generous cups of love 1 teaspoon of happy teardrops Lots of fond memories for the past year No regrets for the past year(just move on) Method. Blend the above together, and serve all year long. Garnish with a sweet smile. What's your recipe for the...

Dear Santa Dear Santa, I have been a good girl. It really wasn't my fault what happened at Stella's's Christmas party. It was Judy (London) who spiked the punch with too much tequila. I can't help it if I drank 6 glasses. It was so good---smelled and tasted just like Chance by Channel. I...

If youu were given the chance to name yourself, what would it be? I am happy with my name and can't think of another name, but in school during my teenage years I asked friends to call me Lantana or Lantie.

Anyone been to any great restaurants in Torino and would like to recommend them to me?I will be there on my birthday this weekend and thought I could go somewhere special.

Living in Switzerland I thought I had it all when it comes to cheese until two weeks ago when I was in France(Annecy) and discovered Reblochon De Savoie.I have prepared potatoes with this cheese and stilll licking my fingers. So here is my favorite potato cheese recipe lately. Lightly fry...

Living in Switzerland I thought I had it all when it comes to cheese until two weeks ago when I was in France(Annecy) and discovered Reblochon De Savoie.I have prepared potatoes with this cheese and stilll licking my fingers. So here is my favorite potato cheese recipe lately. Lightly fry...

I remember when I was getting married, Our church was 'Our Lady Queen Of Peace' My mum-in-law and dad-in-law were married in a church in Ireland with the same name. We were in Kenya.Ok so that was fine, but when the choir sang my favorite hymn which I had selected specially for my wedding , my...

Anyone going to Barcelona and loves seafood, I highly recommend Agua restaurant. It's not expensive, and the food is excellent and it's on the beach.You have to book though as they have two seatings, 8pm for tourists and 11pm for locals. Yep, they eat pretty late there. Lunch starts at...

Hi Everyone just a quick goodbye, I am off to Kenya with my family for a month. We plan on having fun with family and friends at the coast, upcountry, on safari and in Nairobi.Have a good summer, I will peek in from time to time.Ciao.:smile:

For pork, beef and chicken. In a bowl combine 1tbs warmed honey 80ml soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 2 tsps grated fresh garlic, and two cloves crushed garlic.

My daughter is having her first holy communion on the 27th May. I will be hosting dinner at a Chateau that is three minutes away from where we live, the place does not have a proper kitchen, just a grill and a sink. I am looking forward to it without the day turning out to be a really hard...

I am off to Paris the first weekend in June for work, been before, but I would like ideas of nice places to eat that have been TNT.

After joining DC and seeing how much fun it can be to get people who love cooking together in one forum, I wondered how it would be to get people in the same room to enjoy cooking together and discuss it, so I searched for any cooking clubs in Geneva, and ended up with none, so I posted on one...

If any of you have had ceviche before, I would be interested in knowing what the original recipe is if at all, or if the variations are all part of making it.I had it a couple of nights ago, and checking on the internet, the recipes are not quite like what I had apart from having limes and lemon...

I went shoping with my daughter and she saw some mussels and she wondered what they were,after explaining we bought them, thing is I have never cooked them before except in a paella dish.I would like a recipe that won't put her off eating them. Any ideas?

Dh is cooking....shhhhhhhhhhh! Le'me guess, something from the freezer into the microwave?

We are having a japanese dinner in front of the tv watching the winter olympics bob sleigh. Miso soup, sushi and some veggie tempura, and sake for the adults.I better get my mis-en-place.:smile: