Keeping it multicultural in The Alehouse – Palmhof
The Alehouse offers a multicultural, lively, unique atmosphere for all different kinds of occasions. A «Swiss pub» at its best.
Looking at recipes is fun for inspiration, but following them is not my forte. I prefer to make it up as I go. Cooking makes me happy, even more so if I get to do it for the ones I love. When eating out I look at the whole experience not just the food. Having worked in everything from cafes and pubs to restaurants and 5* Hotels I know one thing: good service shouldn't have anything to do with the price of the food. I'm excited to serve you up some exciting articles and look forward to your feedback.
Let’s Fast Pickle!
Pickled foods are global. No matter what country you are in, you are likely to find them in some form or another. Not only do they span across the world geographically, but also back in time. The reason why it is used far and wide and has been for a very long time is the…
Pak Choi – Not Just a Foreign Delicacy
IngredientsFor 4 portions The Veg 2 Pak Choi 2 Carrots 1 Zucchini 1 Mango (or 3 Nectarines) The Meat (or not) 2 Chicken breasts (or Tofu) The Spice + Other 1 big white Onion / 2 cloves of Garlic / 1.5 cm Fresh Ginger / 1-2 Pepperoncini 2 heaped teaspoons Curry Powder / 3-5 tablespoons…
Start of the Season: Wild Garlic
Spring brings with it some of my most anticipated flavours of the year. One of them is wild garlic. Before I moved to Switzerland, I have to admit that I was not so familiar with it. My first real encounter here was walking down the Uetliberg and getting the strong aroma of Garlic in the…
Full English Breakfast at Fork & Bottle
Full English Breakfast. Having grown up in the UK I have had a few of these. Personally, however, this dish symbolises shopping on the weekend with my mum and is therefore a real nostalgic comfort food. We would go to our local supermarket, which also had a little restaurant/café, and I would be able to…
Cooking with Alcohol, a Guide
Our Insider Patrick is serving you a guide for cooking with alcohol. Did you know what beer to use when you cook a stew? Or what to use Cider for? Find out!
Nostalgie und Neugierde im Restaurant «Marktküche»
Die «Marktküche» in Zürich ist Wohlfühl-Haute-Cuisine, ist kreativ und qualitativ hochwertig: Redaktor Patrick hat Tobias Hoesli in seinem Daheim-Restaurant besucht.
Pasta’n’Raclette Cheese with a Kale, Beetroot and Pickled Pear Salad
This recipe is a perfect way to use up what you have left over in the fridge rather than throwing it away. And, as a plus, it’s extremely delicious.
Chicken Vegetable Soup [Recipe]
The weather is getting moodier and the days are getting shorter, flu season’s ahead. Let’s have a look at a simple recipe for a healthy chicken soup.