• Yabu-Dabu-Shabu-Shabu

    I love Fondue but sometimes all that cheese can get a bit too much. If only there was a way to enjoy the social experience without the gallons of cheese. Fortunately there is with Shabu-Shabu. But what is it? Well, it is a kind of Japanese equivalent of Fondue-Chinoise with thinly sliced vegetables and/or meat being cooked, at the table, in a boiling broth. But where can i get this delicious sounding dish? Fortunately, a new pop up, (called Shabu-Shabu ,) is...

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    Food & Drink

  • Comic in November: Anna Schmid

    When Anna Schmid sent me this month's comics , I realised with a palpable sense of shock that the year 2024 is already ending in just two months. This second-to-last comic series of the year is meant to inspire reflection and covers some themes that still tend to be brushed under the rug, but which Anna addresses candidly. If you’re curious to learn which taboos Anna explores, what her childhood career aspiration was, her favourite things, and some surprising...

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    Pasttime
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    Chestnut purée and November: What better way to start late autumn?

    Image: couleur/pixabay

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