“Sugar-free ice pops are an invention of God. I eat about 15 pops every two days.” Gene Simmons
Fusion
Sometimes the kebab around the corner does the trick, but every now and then it can be a little more sophisticated. Then we reserve a place in the newly opened brasserie and bar L’Amant in Zurich. In addition to the cool bar, gourmets can choose between the Brasserie and the Blue Room: one a little more relaxed, the other a little more sophisticated, both rooms visualize the love affair between Indochina and Paris. The same concept is reflected in the menus, which change every month: from the classic
From beef tartare and exotic gyoza to the Asian interpretation of pot au feu, you’ll find everything that brings tears of joy to the eyes of culinary connoisseurs. Those with a sweet tooth will be delighted by the desserts, whose presentation will make you forget all about counting calories, and those who prefer cheese to Japanese apple strudel will not go home hungry either . Brasserie and Bar L’Amant, Sihlcity, Kalandergasse 1, 8045 Zurich, www.lamant.ch
Thirsty
It takes 250 milliliters of crude oil and three liters of water to produce one liter bottle of bottled water. Unnecessary! It is better to drink tap water.
The Royals
No one eats more toast in the morning than the British. That’s why Smeg is dedicating its latest toaster to the British people and placing the Union Jack where toast lovers can see it every day. However, it would be a shame to banish the stylish utensil to the kitchen. So why not use it twice as a decorative element? Smeg, “Union Jack”, approx. 204.-
Good Shit
Snoop Dogg wears a stamp. Namely that of the eternally stoned dreadlocked rapper who raps in music videos next to big butts and bares his gold-studded teeth in between. To be fair: At 46, the coolest dog among rap stars has held up really well. And instead of constantly jumping from one bed to the other, Snoop has set up camp next to the same woman for 20 years. The self-proclaimed Dogfather likes to surprise people – which is why he has been cooking with US household queen Martha Stewart in the joint show ‘Martha and Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party’ since 2017 and has now published his own cookbook . Contrary to expectations, there are no hash browns, but recipes for birthday cakes, sandwiches or breakfast bacon. There’s also an insight into Snoop’s own fridge and lots of anecdotes from the kitchen. And compared to his texts, they are even PG. Snoop Dogg, “From Crook to Cook,” Abrams & Chronicle Books, ca. 22.-
Sip sip hurrah!
Vodka can do more than just make your head spin. Provided you choose the right one. At Mühleplatz in Bern, not only absinthe and gin are produced in the 150-liter still, but now also organic vodka. At the Matte distillery, every step, from distilling and bottling to labeling, is purely manual work. The new vodka is made using purely organic grain and Bernese water, which is distilled crystal clear and double filtered. The result is a mild water with 40 percent alcohol that beats any fusel from the gas station shelf. The guys from Matte not only provide us with delicious schnapps from the distillery, but also mix it in their own bar to create the perfect cocktail or explain everything there is to know about enjoying alcohol in tastings and workshops. Matte Distillery, “Matte Organic Vodka”, 5 dl, approx. 25, www.mattebrennerei.ch
