A few months before going to New York City, I heard about a new bakery whose rugelach and babka were getting a whole lot of attention.  (Thanks Niko of DessertBuzz !)  On to my “must” list it went.  But this time, I didn’t actually have a long list of places to go and sweets to try while in town (even if that is inevitably what my trips always consist of).  This trip was all about quality time with my family and introducing our baby girl to friends, both her size and ours.  That said, a couple of weeks into my trip, after yet another colorful stroll through the Union Square Greenmarket, I excitedly hopped over to Breads Bakery (with family in tow) to try a few things…

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You all know of my love for markets.  That means at home in Zürich, every Tuesday and Friday morning at my beloved Bürkliplatz, as well as the local markets in Sicily, Berlin, France’s Basque Country and really, anywhere my travels take me around the world. And right now, that means New York City.

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What exactly happened to February is a bit of a mystery.  It somehow passed by in the blink of an eye, lost in a flurry of deadlines, diapers and a whole lot of chocolate.  (Not complaining at all.)  And now here we are in March, which in Zürich is a confusing ping pong game of long gray wintery days and rejuvenating sunny spring ones.  Whatever the weather, March is a time to indulge.  In chocolate, that is.  It’s time for Zürich’s second annual Salon du Chocolat, March 22-24 at the Messe in Oerlikon.  Who’s ready ?!

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Happy New Year to all !

2012 was simply an extraordinary year.  It was incredibly exciting on both a personal and professional level.  Best and most important of all was my newest and most delicious sweet indulgence that I continue to devour every single day… our little girl !!  A happy and healthy baby who will absolutely have a sweet tooth like her mother when she’s older !  With her in my belly or with her in the baby carrier, my discoveries continued throughout the year: Swiss villages untouched by modern technology, chocolate brands from around the world, markets near and far and local sweet specialties wherever our travels took us.

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I love going to the market.  But you already knew that.

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Tables and tables of “slow food” approved products once again filled the Messe event space in Zürich.  Recognizable by its logo of a snail, Slow Food continues its mission of “good, clean and fair” (bon, propre et juste / gut, sauber und fair), promoting food that satisfies the senses, is environment-friendly, health-friendly too, is at prices both accessible to consumers and fair to workers, and most of all, is fresh, local and delicious !

It was a true feast for the eyes and taste buds at the inaugural Slow Food Market in 2011, when I discovered (and tasted !) so many new products from various regions of Switzerland.  One year later, some of those items are now cupboard staples in my home.  So back to the market I went to see what other delicious finds I would make, with my eye on the sweet stands, but of course.

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