BLACK AND WHITE WEDNESDAY #138 - IT'S ALL IN THE SOURDOUGH, BABY

-  Baked With Love -

This picture was submitted to "Black & White Wednesday", an event created by Susan at "The Well-Seasoned Cook". This week it is hosted by her (click here in order to see who is hosting the next roundup).

ACCEPT WHAT IS, BUT ALLOW YOURSELF TO DREAM...

On days when it was too hot, they did not leave their room. The dazzling brilliance from outside plastered bars of light between the slats of the blinds. Not a sound in the village. Down below, on the sidewalk, no one. This spreading silence increased the tranquility of things. In the distance, the caulkers’ hammers tamped the hulls, and a heavy breeze brought the smell of tar.
- Gustave Flaubert, A Simple Heart

Be content with what you have;
rejoice in the way things are.
When you realize there is nothing lacking,
the whole world belongs to you.

- Lao Tzu

 Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.
 - A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

Summer has finally arrived.

My drowsy village is falling into a deep slumber and my head is filled with dreams of far away destinations.

From my tranquil ivory tower, I gaze towards the Jura mountains and imagine I am sitting in one of the aeroplanes that is swiftly taking off in the horizon.

Oh, how sweet it would be to discover new landscapes, immerse myself in another culture and feel free for a while!

I wish my summer days would be filled with adventures, laughter and insouciance, but instead I very seldom leave my fortress of solitude* or escape the routine.

Nonetheless, I am thankful for what I have (a drama-free life, an thoughtful and loving boyfriend, a cutie pie kitty, kind friends - real and virtual, a countryside apartment with a killer view,  the gift of contentment, optimism, wonder and awe, etc...) and I never lose hope for a better tomorrow.

Good things come to those who wait...


* aka my flat

BLACK AND WHITE WEDNESDAY #137 - COWS GRAZING, GRAUBÜNDEN

- A Swiss National Symbol -

This picture was submitted to "Black & White Wednesday", an event created by Susan at "The Well-Seasoned Cook". This week it is hosted by Simona at "Briciole" (click here in order to see who is hosting the next roundup).

IN SEASON: 31 LUSTFUL STRAWBERRY RECIPES TO ENJOY THIS SUMMER

As indigenous strawberries are now in season, I thought I'd share a few delicious recipes with you. Enjoy!

Recipes From My Blog:
. Strawberry And Rhubarb Crumble (recipe here)
. Strawberry Coffeecake (recipe here)
. Strawberry Sorbet (recipe here)

Recipes From Other Blogs And Sites:
. Balsamic Strawberry And Chicken Pizza with Sweet Onions And Smoked Bacon by Closet Cooking (recipe here)
. Chilled Strawberry Soup by Southern Living (recipe here)
. French Strawberry Hazelnut And Creme Patissiere Tart by What's For Lunch Honey? (recipe here)
. Key Lime Pie With Strawberries by Taste.com.au (recipe here)
. Lemon And Strawberry Jam by Juls' Kitchen (recipe here)
. Prawn and Strawberry Salad With Poppyseeds by Bizzy Lizzy Good Things (recipe here)
. Savory Strawberry Sauce Over Grilled Salmon by Karista's Kitchen (recipe here)
. Strawberry And Chocolate Muffins by Plated Stories (recipe here)

. Strawberry And Cream Quinoa Porridge by Fresh Family Cooking (recipe here) 
. Strawberry Avocado Salsa by Cooking Light (recipe here)
. Strawberry Cream Cake by Sprinkle Bakes (recipe here)
. Strawberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake by Pink Recipe Box (recipe here)
. Strawberry Cream Pie by Willow Bird Baking (recipe here)
. Strawberry Fennel Ice Cream by Glutton For Life (recipe here)
. Strawberry Fritters by What Should I Eat For Breakfast? (recipe here)
. Strawberry Laminghtons by Taste.com.au (recipe here)
. Strawberry Mascarpone Whipped Cream Tart by Life's Feast (recipe here)
. Strawberry Peanut Crunch Pie by BBC Good Food (recipe here)
. Strawberry Pie by LA Times (recipe here)
. Strawberry Salad With Grilled Chicken, Peas, Cucumber And Gorgonzola by My Carolina Kitchen (recipe here)
. Strawberry Sour Cream Scones With Brown Sugar Crumble by The Kitchn (recipe here)
. Strawberry Tarts by Pattern Patisserie (recipe here)
. Strawberry Terrine by Woman Magazine (recipe here)
. Strawberry Tiramisù by Simone's Kitchen (recipe here)
. Raspberry And Strawberry Fool by Miss Foodwise (recipe here)
. Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream Flavored With Balsamic Vinegar by Briciole (recipe here)
. Rye Shortcakes With Roasted Strawberries And Rhubarb by Apt. 2B Baking And Co via Food52 (recipe here)

. Vegan Strawberry Peach Pie by Lunchbox Bunch (recipe here)

BLACK AND WHITE WEDNESDAY #136 - IN SEASON: STRAWBERRIES

- Pure Temptation -

This picture was submitted to "Black & White Wednesday", an event created by Susan at "The Well-Seasoned Cook". This week it is hosted by Cinzia at "Cindystarblog" (click here in order to see who is hosting the next roundup).

A PHOTOGRAHIC ESSAY - AN AFTERNOON AT LAKE CONSTANCE

BLACK AND WHITE WEDNESDAY #135 - FLAXSEEDS STILL LIFE

- Small, Yet Precious -

This picture was submitted to "Black & White Wednesday", an event created by Susan at "The Well-Seasoned Cook". This week it is hosted by Sreevali at "Ammaji Recipes" (click here in order to see who is hosting the next roundup).

A PHOTOGRAPHIC ESSAY - SPRING: AN EXPLOSION OF COLOURS

BLACK AND WHITE WEDNESDAY #134 - THE JOYS OF EATING OUT

- Dinner With A View -

This picture was taken from the terrace of Restaurant Rheinspitz in Altenrhein (Switzerland, Lake Constance).

This picture was submitted to "Black & White Wednesday", an event created by Susan at "The Well-Seasoned Cook". This week it is hosted by Haalo at "Cook Almost Anything " (click here in order to see who is hosting the next roundup).

A PHOTOGRAPHIC ESSAY - RAPESEED FIELDS IN BLOOM