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18 of the Most Popular Festive Season Recipes from Around The World www.compassandfork.com

Breakfast|Destinations|Lunch|Recipes|Switzerland

The Secrets of the Swiss Potato Rosti Revealed

Swiss potato rosti are simply grated poatato cakes. They are easy to make for a very gourmet breakfast, lunch or brunch. It is probably the inspiration for the American “hash brown”. Many people consider it to be the Swiss National dish, especially those living in German-speaking Switzerland. A potato rosti recipe makes a delicious dish and provides some indoor “exercise” with a fair amount of potato grating to be undertaken! Sounds like a good excuse to involve the kids to … Read More

Destinations|Hiking|Rest of the World|Switzerland

The Best Things to See and Do at Lake Lucerne

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The Best Things to See and Do at Lake Lucerne Lake Lucerne’s crystal clear waters, lush green vegetation and the dramatic backdrop of the Swiss Alps combine creating a stunningly, beautiful landscape. If you have a few days to spend in the area here are the best things to see and do at Lake Lucerne. Along the lakeshore, you will find the town of Weggis, known as the “Riviera of Switzerland”. This small village is an excellent place to stay … Read More

Coq au Vin in the Slow Cooker: How to Make it Perfectly

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Coq au Vin. This French classic is surprisingly easy to make. Our recipe explains how to perfectly make the French classic dish Coq au Vin in the slow cooker. This recipe, designed for busy people, is just as good as slow cooking Coq au Vin on the stove top. We also pose the question as to whether French cuisine is the world’s most famous? When you look at a list of French classic dishes it is hard to argue against … Read More

Destinations|France|Rest of the World|Travel|Visit a City

Three Days in Paris? How to Have a Fantastic Time

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So you have three days in Paris, the city of lights; possibly the most romantic city in the world. While everyone knows about the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and the Arc de Triomphe, the city has many other treasures on offer. If you only have three days in Paris to explore, forget the main tourist drag and check out some of Paris’ lesser known attractions. Here’s how to spend three days in Paris and have a fantastic time. This is … Read More

Argentina|Destinations|Lunch|Recipes|South America

How to Grill a Steak Like You’re in Argentina

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Grilled steak is a classic dish enjoyed all around Buenos Aires. Today we feature a recipe and instructions how to cook the perfect steak, Argentinian style, as if it was straight off the parrilla (BBQ). So read on to learn how to grill a steak like you’re in Argentina. The quantity of beef consumed in Argentina is quite staggering really but is no surprise once you have tasted beef from stock raised on the famous, Argentine pampas. What makes it … Read More

8 Things No One Tells You About Buenos Aires Planning a trip to Buenos Aires, read this first. www.compassandfork.com

Argentina|Destinations|Rest of the World|South America|Visit a City

8 Fascinating Things No One Tells You about Buenos Aires

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Buenos Aires is a vibrant city at the heart of Argentina. With a population of over 12 million people, it is a large city with a lot to see and do. There is something for every visitor no matter your interest. But here are a few facts that might surprise you! Read on for the 8 fascinating things no one tells you about Buenos Aires! 1. Their Italian Heritage Between 1880-1920 huge numbers of Italians immigrated to Buenos Aires. This, … Read More