I hope you are looking forward to a fun weekend and that you are staying healthy in body and mind. I finally finished my beer and i am willing to offer a bottle to a brave Ronster who wishes to give it a try. Check out the article to find out how to get your hands on one. Have a great weekend and…

Give my love to the city.

As you are undoubtedly aware the measures imposed by the federal authorities are now moving into their second phase. This means that restaurants, stores, schools and other businesses may open but are subject to strict restrictions. But the advice from the government remains the same. Retain social distancing and keep washing your hands. The following link leads directly to their FAQ section so if you need advice, particularly on things such as face masks, this is the place to get it. Also keep checking in as this can change on a day to day basis. Good luck and don’t dodge the soap…

After all that, we can still go out and enjoy the weather and we all know the perfect accompaniment to a sunny day, don’t we? That’s right, a cold drink. Fortunately the Poli Bar on the corner of Aemleterstrasse and Gertrudstrasse are serving drinks through their kiosk window. Keep the social distancing though…

A few months ago i visited the Gaijin Izakaya and wrote about my experience here. If you are a Japanese food fan and are missing the cuisine then your are in luck as GI are able to offer a takeaway service and can deliver food if you click here. いただきます (if i got that wrong let me know.)

If you are fan of wildlife (and i’m not talking about the Langstrasse at 1am here,) then check out the live feed from GSZ Wildlife. They have installed cameras in a falcons nest at Josefstrasse and it gives you a chance to see live footage of this magnificent creature. Now, i’m gonna be honest. Most of the time you are going to be staring at an empty wooden platform but if you leave the stream running whilst you «home office» then it’s a nice diversion when the bird does show his beak.

p.s. The falcon does show up! The picture is a screenshot.

At last, at last. I have been waiting for so long an it is finally here. My homemade beer has been sitting in the cellar and now it’s time to open a bottle and try it. But i am a selfless soul so i would love for one lucky Ronster to give the beer a try too. Hit the button and find out how you can get your hands on a precious bottle of «OPA»

With Easter a distant memory there are some bargains to be had in the large supermarkets with chocolate bunnies and eggs being practically given away. Or maybe you hoarded them like toilet paper and are struggling to get shot of them? Either way, I have a solution for you with a very yummy chocolate mousse desert recipe using «Aquafaba,» the fluid from tins of chick peas.