by Ellen Wallace, GL editor Pumpkins love our garden and we love pumpkins: this weekend the season for cooking pumpkin kicked in seriously. We have some 60 small ones. The larger ones are fun when kids are little, but the small varieties tend to have more flavour and they are more manageable in the kitchen. […]
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Affordable Asian restaurants in Geneva
It is difficult to find an authentic Asian restaurant in Geneva. Geneva’s Asian population is sparse compared to cities like London, Paris, or San Francisco. But where there is a will there is a way, and Asians always manage to find the authentic restaurants. I’ve jotted down just a few addresses Asians have recommended to […]
Swiss tasting week: La Semaine du Goût
The annual La Semaine du Goût started today in Switzerland, and runs until 27 September 2009. Each canton offers an uncanny variety of activities for adults and children alike. From tasting workshops and cooking classes, to biodynamic growing techniques and wine making and tasting and even markets: there is truly something for everyone. Just click […]
Geneva cybercafés
From time to time, we all need to meet business associates or clients in a public spot, and this often requires Internet access. The Geneva Tourism tourist office has published a list of cybercafés located in different neighborhoods all over Geneva. Even though they fall under the heading cybercafé, it is advisable to check out […]
WiFi in Lausanne’s main squares
The city of Lausanne is now offering free WiFi in seven of the city’s main squares – Flon, Palud, Riponne, St-François, Montbenon, Navigation, Port, Service des Automobiles and Aéroport de la Blécherette. It is also available in some lakeside locations. This free Internet access is available to residents and visitors alike and is referred to as “FreeSpot”. […]