I’ve always loved Salade Niçoise, filled with fresh flavors and topped with heaps of healthy protein. This salad can be as casual or elegant as you want it to be. A delightful classic served for lunch, brunch and celebrations. I’ve enjoyed many a Niçoise at bridal and baby showers. They also serve it at many of the ski chalets around the world in both the winter and summer. It’s so versatile. Enjoy!
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Happy Easter! Hope you are having a fun day celebrating with family and friends. We’ve been posting edible Easter crafts all this week & here’s another one to keep you good & busy! These Easter Butterflies are super simple and only require 3 ingredients!
Also, here’s a video tutorial I created for you…
All you need for this project:
Directions:
Have fun!
The Easter bunny is hopping over in just a few days, can you believe it?! Where did the winter go? We’ve been experimenting with all kinds of edible Easter crafts & this Jelly Bean Jewelry has won the hearts of my kids and myself! This craft is super easy & is a festive way to display your love of the season. Besides, when you are craving a sweet snack you can eat the jelly beans!
Follow me on Snapchat at @marmeri where I will be sharing loads more Easter inspo! Please don’t forget the Peeps Play Dough craft I posted earlier this week. That’s really fun too!
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Hi everyone! Hopefully you have been following my travel updates on Instagram & Snapchat @marmeri If not I invite you to! My trip to St. Moritz, Switzerland has been nothing short of EPIC! My first stop on the itinerary was The Carlton Hotel. This 60 suite luxury hotel epitomizes St. Moritz style as we dream of it to be.
From the moment I arrived at the St. Moritz train station I was greeted with smiles and and transferred to the hotel in a Bentley.
I met my butler Mary Lynn at check in. She showed me around my suite, but had me first stop at the entryway to gasp at a gorgeous vase of red roses, sent to me by someone special in the States!
I enjoyed 3 magical evenings at this 5 star, classic, luxurious and very comfortable hotel. It’s perched over Lake St. Moritz and every room is situated to have this view. I was lucky to stay in the Chagall Suite. As the name implies, the theme was decorated colorfully in the spirit of Marc Chagall, the artist.
The walls are painted with beautiful murals, reproductions of his artwork. A very soothing and inspiring atmosphere.
There was even an easel and watercolor markers for those who want to paint the lake and mountain view.
After all the ski adventures I’ve been on it was time for a massage! The Carlton Spa is beautiful. My treatment excellent and so relaxing. The pressure just deep enough to sooth my tired muscles, also relieving of the tension built up from so much travel and activity.
The wet area is amazing with stunning views of the surrounding pistes. Very relaxing after a long day on the slopes! Upon return to my room I had this waiting for me…
I enjoyed a beautiful tasting dinner at the hotel’s classic Italian restaurant Da Vittorio. The brother chefs, Enrico and Roberto Cerea are Italian. They work in St. Moritz in the winter and on a delightful country estate outside the Italian town of Brusaporto near Bergamo in the summer. What a great way to split ones time! The restaurant at the Carlton has 1 Michelin star and 18 Gault & Millau Points. Very impressive indeed!
Breakfasts were extraordinary as well. I was treated like a princess with two days of early morning room service.
I had heaps of work to do, so this seemed like the perfect idea!
I also went to the grand dining room for a very well appointed brunch at Restaurant Romanoff The offerings were abundant and delicious! From muesli to, smoked seafood to homemade breads…there is something for everyone at this brunch!
Hope you enjoyed this virtual visit to one of the best places I’ve ever stayed. Cheers!
Please visit The Carlton Hotel on their social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest. Also their website for reservations & inquiries.
Hallo, Guten Tag! Greetings from St. Moritz, Switzerland. Hope you had a great weekend! I was able to come up with all sorts of creative, delicious and healthy recipes for you before I left the States. This Salmon with Tarragon Pesto is a beauty, both in presentation and flavor. It’s become a favorite of mine & hopefully yours too.
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Wow! Can you believe it’s already Friday? Where did this week go? I’m en route to St. Moritz, Switzerland right now dreaming about this Black Bean Falafel Salad. In the Alps, I’ll be attending the FIS World Cup Ski Races, backcountry ski touring, on piste skiing, ice climbing and plenty of Aprés! Why can’t they serve things like this on an airplane? Why just overly processed little snacks?! Oh well, I’ll keep dreaming and you can cook up this healthy recipe.
Be sure to follow me on Instagram where I’ll be posting regular Swiss Miss updates!
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What do you do with day old, kinda stale bread? You make Panzanella {Classic Italian Bread Salad}! This will be one of the best dishes you ever eat. Seriously, we took this salad down in minutes. Maybe seconds. Serve on it’s own or with a hearty piece of protein. This salad is perfect for upcoming spring celebrations. Using the freshest tomatoes you can find makes every bite memorable.
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The idea for this recipe came to me unexpectedly while riding the chairlift in Telluride, CO. I love my time on the chairlift to reflect, imagine and explore new ideas. A lot of recipes come to me while I’m skiing. This Broiled Grapefruit with Brown Butter Maple Mascarpone is like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. Gotta say, one of my most delicious creations yet!
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Hi guys! I’m thinking since you made it to the middle of the week it’s time for some sugary treats! Have you ever had Magic Cookie Bars? (Also known as Seven Layer Bars) My mom used to make them all the time when my brother and I were kids. I remember coming home from school & diving into a freshly baked pan of chocolate bliss. I wanted to re-create the same sweet experience for my kids, so that’s what I did with these!
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Sometimes my favorite foods are just a simple gathering of healthy ingredients. I always have these items for my Chickpea Green Salad on hand to enjoy at least a few times a week. Perfect for #meatlessmonday and anytime you need a quick, satisfying meal! Serve as a side or main.
The beautiful thing about recipes like this is all you need to do is rinse, chop and eat!
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You likely know by now that I’m a winter lover and an avid skier. All great reasons why I moved to Telluride, Colorado 3 1/2 years ago. It wasn’t enough for me to just visit this epic ski resort just a few months a year. I had to make it our full time home. Was that a good choice? OMG yes!!
Here’s a list of my 10 Dream List Ski Vacations, I plan on getting to all of them in the next few years. Each of them unique for so many reasons: geography, food, snowfall, fashion & culture. These are listed in alphabetical order, they all bear weight to me equally!
TGIF! Was this a long week for you? It was over here. A seriously busy work week & but I was able to fit in plenty of ski time….thank goodness for that! The weather has been a bit warmer here in Telluride, CO and we’ve been craving giant frozen smoothies like this one. Our Berry Booster Smoothie is a sweet kick of raspberries, blackberries and frozen banana. Instead of ice I like to use the banana, it adds lots of flavor, a creamy texture & potassium (great for exercise recovery & endurance!)
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