They Expected An Olympic Boon. But These Paris Businesses Are Experiencing A Bust.
PARIS (AP) — On a typical summer day, tourists flock to the historic Marais district of Paris, wandering its charming medieval streets dotted with ultra-chic boutiques, gazing at stunning private mansions, strolling through the elegant 17th-century square Place des Vosges, and filling humming restaurants and…
Arson Attacks Shut Down French High-Speed Rail Network Hours Before Olympics
PARIS (AP) — France’s high-speed rail network was hit Friday with widespread and “criminal” acts of vandalism including arson attacks, paralyzing travel to Paris from across the rest of France and Europe, and thwarting Olympic athletes from travel, only hours before the grand opening ceremony…
Prince Harry Claims His Fight Against UK Tabloids Played A Role In His Family Fallout
Prince Harry has claimed his fight against the British tabloid media contributed to his rift with his family members. In the ITV1 documentary, “Tabloids on Trial,” the royal spoke out for the first time about the December High Court ruling that he was hacked and…
Slight Temperature Drop Makes Tuesday The World’s Second-Hottest Day
BENGALURU, India (AP) — Global temperatures dropped a minuscule amount after two days of record highs, making Tuesday only the world’s second-hottest day ever measured. The European climate service Copernicus calculated that Tuesday’s global average temperature was 0.01 Celsius (0.01 Fahrenheit) lower than Monday’s all-time…
Russian Man Arrested In Paris Over Alleged Plot To ‘Destabilize’ Olympics
PARIS (AP) — French authorities have foiled several plots to disrupt the 2024 Olympics, including arresting a Russian man in one of them, officials said Wednesday, just days before the opening ceremony of the Summer Games in Paris. France has been on high alert over…
Swiss Potato Gratin
Swiss Potato Gratin By: Georgia Harding This is a wonderful side of soft, creamy potatoes with a good hint of herbs and a topping of melty Gruyère cheese. Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or melted butter (plus more for greasing) 1 red onion, finely…
Swedish Midsummer Cake (Midsommartarta)
Swedish Midsummer Cake (Midsommartarta) By: Raquel Neofit This light, delicious cake filled with strawberries and cream is a delight to eat and perfect all year round. The coconut isn’t traditional, but it looks so good I had to use it! Ingredients 125g butter, plus extra…
Swiss Chard Tart with Pesto
Swiss Chard Tart with Pesto By: Sammy Jones This modern twist on the classic Swiss chard tart (cholera) brings a contemporary approach to traditional flavours. The delicate layers of filo pastry combined with a vibrant Swiss chard pesto create a delightful savoury tart perfect for…
Zurich Pork (Zürich Geschnetzeltes)
Zurich Pork (Zürich Geschnetzeltes) By: Georgia Harding This recipe is traditionally made with veal, but I’ve made it with pork loin to make it more budget-friendly. I serve this over mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables — a perfect warming meal. Ingredients 2 tbsp butter 500g…
Swiss Bircher Muesli
Swiss Bircher Muesli By: Lisa Guy Originating in Switzerland, this wholesome mix of oats, nuts, seeds and fruits is a perfect way to kickstart your day. The dish was named after the creator of this healthy breakfast, Dr. Maximilian Bircher-Brenner. Ingredients 1½ cups rolled oats…
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