Today, in 33°C heat, I walked 45 minutes to a little place called Tina in the Gables. Not because I was looking for something elaborate, but because I was hoping for something honest. A perfectly fried egg with a warm arepa. Sweet oranges, simply dressed with olive oil, salt, pepper […]
Category Archives: Enjoying life
There is something deeply grounding about bread. A loaf begins with the simplest ingredients: flour, water, salt, and time. Yet it holds centuries of human history, tradition, and care. Bread nourishes us not only through what it gives our bodies, but also through what it represents: patience, community, and the […]
At Cibo & Vino, I’ve come to trust that some of the most unforgettable dishes are also the simplest 💫 Take this moment from our last pop-up dinner: thin slices of ripe pear paired with aged Pecorino Sardo. That was it. No garnish, no trickery. Just two good ingredients, given […]
There’s something quietly powerful about dining alone—giving your full attention to each bite, each sip, and how it all makes you feel. No distractions. Just presence. At Oga, this moment felt almost sacred. The flavours were exquisite, the care in every detail undeniable. It reminded me that food is not […]
Last night’s Cibo & Vino Cookbook Club pop-up dinner lingered long after the last bite was taken. The plates sat scattered, a few glasses still cradling the last sips of red wine, and a single flower rested quietly on the tablecloth—a silent witness to what really happened: no one wanted […]
Good food is a basic right. I truly believe that everyone deserves access to food that is not only delicious but also produced with care for people and the planet. This is why Slow Food principles—good, clean, and fair—are at the heart of everything I do 🫶🏽 Cooking, for me, […]
Food has always been more than just nourishment for me: it’s a way to connect, to celebrate traditions, and to tell stories. I’m Antonetta, the heart and soul behind the Cibo & Vino Cookbook Club, where I bring people together around the table to share meals inspired by cookbooks, heritage, […]
At the heart of everything I do lies a deep passion for food and the stories it tells. Whether through the Cibo & Vino Cookbook Club, Slow Food events, or intimate pop-up dinners, my work is driven by the belief that food has the power to connect, inspire, and nurture […]
Some dishes are more than just food—they are an experience, a moment of connection, a source of strength and purpose. This warming bowl, inspired by Anna Jones, embodies everything we believe in: slow food, homemade and real ingredients, and the power of gathering around the table. At Cibo & Vino, […]
Have you ever wished for a dining experience that feels more like home—where the warmth of good food and genuine connection come together? At the Cibo & Vino Cookbook Club, we offer something beyond a typical restaurant meal. A Cosy, Exclusive Dining Experience Forget the impersonal atmosphere of a crowded […]
At Cibo & Vino Cookbook Club, we take care of our guests from the moment they arrive. We understand that joining a gathering with unfamiliar faces can feel uncertain—but soon, shared curiosity and a love for food turn strangers into friends 💫 What makes our events special? It’s not just […]
As a host, I’ve discovered that crafting a memorable dining experience is about more than just good food: it’s about passion, the love for ingredients, the joy of creation and the stories behind every dish. It’s also about harmony, the balance between flavours, the beauty of a carefully set table, […]
Do you love exploring the world through food? For me, as a devoted foodie, one of the most delightful ways to dive into a new culture is by savouring its local cuisine. On a recent trip to Indonesia, I seized every chance to immerse myself in its vibrant flavours—and yes, […]
Following the success of the last Cibo & Vino Cookbook Club gathering, I’m thrilled to announce the next edition of our pop-up dinner experience: Tuesday, December 3rd, 19:00 CET Location: Zürich, Switzerland This special evening will be dedicated to celebrating the culinary creations of Zürich’s very own Patrizia Fontana. We’ll […]
Have you ever experienced a taste so divine it feels like a bite of heaven? Last weekend, I had the extraordinary pleasure of savoring breakfast from The Almond Thief in Totnes (find them on Instagram here). This isn’t just any café—it’s a treasure trove of culinary delights, nestled in a […]
Hello, epicurean enthusiasts! Today marks the grand launch of my very own cookbook club, and I’m thrilled to have you join the gastronomic adventure! Did I sprinkle some Italian magic on it? You bet! 🇮🇹 Brace yourself for a journey into the realms of “cibo” (that’s food in Italian) and […]
What makes a weekend truly perfect, you ask? Well, let me paint you a vibrant picture! On Friday night, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting a dinner for a long-lost family friend. After years of lost contact, our paths crossed again a couple of weeks ago. Picture this: porcini […]
The recent weather drop had me yearning for some hearty eats. As a meat lover, I couldn’t wait for game season, which is in full swing right now. I’m lucky to be in a city that serves up local Swiss game with some strict but much-needed rules – especially for […]
I was very lucky to have an amazing culinary experience with those fresh oysters! Our perspective on appreciating access to pure and fresh food is indeed a valuable one. Gratitude for what we have and being mindful of what we put into our bodies is important – more than ever […]
Not sure what the weather is like where you currently are…here it is grey, white and wet…a perfect morning to light a candle and enjoy the morning coffee in style and warmth before the day’s challenges start to drop in… Make the most of your day – even in these […]
As you can see, I am in my weekend mode…projects that are a bit more elaborative … but soooo tasty. Tonight I will enjoy these crunchy freshly made fennel seed taralli with a glass of Petite Arvine. For about 70-80 taralli you will need: – 400g flour – 2.5 dl […]
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About a week ago I set myself a challenge: home made brioche….and I am sooooo proud 😊 For sure I will make this a regular for my brunches…but the main ingredient, time, will probably be more of a challenge then during this lockdown period. The ingredients and method are not […]
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Another Italian Easter tradition: after the richness of Easter and in full spring, once the first greens of the year can be harvested, Italians like to bake what they call Erbazzone…erba is grass… an assembly of greens. It is tasty the day you make it and it is a great […]
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And another great receipe from Sicily: eggplant caponata: never did I think that the mise-en-place was as important as during my first on-line cooking class today! What I also learnt is that the eggplant cubes need to be floating in the oli while frying. Put as many cubes as the […]
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It was not difficult to imagine that beetroot risotto would turn out pink. I kept the traditional risotto receipe with first frying an onion and some garlic, then adding the rice…once this was shiny I added some good white wine (always cook with wine you would like to drink) and […]
One of the many traditions Italians have for Easter is the Torta della nonna: a shortcrust cake with a dense vanilla cream between the upper and lower dough. Once you have mixed together the shortcrust, let it rest for a good 30 mins in the fridge. For the cream, mix […]
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My favorite meals are the ones I can put together with restis…or leftovers. Today’s lunch was extremely tasty and got rid of a few restis: leftover Brussels sprouts, which I quickly heated up and then garnished with chèvre frais, lemon zest, chopped roasted hazelnuts as well as a drizzle of […]
My first attempt at Frangipane and can you believe it, my first attempt at blind baking. I am very happy with the result and will for sure have another go at it very soon. For the tarte, I mixed 200g butter with 60 powdered sugar, added 1 egg and an […]
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Moqueca, traditional Brasilian fish and shrimps dish: I marinated the firm white fish and shrimps in lime juice, chopped coriander, crushed garlic, salt and pepper. For the sauce, I fried onion, peppers and tomatoes before adding the marinated fishe/shrimps and coconut milk. Once mixed, I let it simmer while cooking rice as a side.
#blog #moqueca #moquecadepeixe #inmomskitchen #weekendpleasure #comfortfood #tasty #experimental #fishandshrimps #coconutmilk #brasilianfood
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Tarte with Stilton and pears: I still had some Stilton left over and some pears (Alexander)….added some chopped walnuts as well as an egg and some milk mixed together. Great mix between the sweet pear and the tangy Stilton
#blog #tarte #stilton #pears #stiltonandpear #homecooking #inmomskitchen #meatlesswednesday
Tonight’s starter was a green and red Grumolo salad with a clementine and sweet honey mustard sauce. The sweetness of the sauce is a perfect match to the slight bitter salad. The remaining sauce was great with today’s fresh bread. As a main, we had pasta with homemade pesto.
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First lamb of the year: have made a point of choosing when I eat meat and where I buy it. I was lucky enough yesterday to get some lamb from a local farmer. I decided to cook it in the oven with some onions, garlic and carrots. As a side, I made some brussel sprouts as well as fried potatoes…not bad for my parents wedding anniversary ♥️ #blog #inmomskitchen #lamb #bratkartoffeln #rosenkohl #brusselssprouts #zurfeierdestages #slowcooking #lokaleinkaufen #localproducts #golocal #unterstützedeneinzelhandel #vomlokalenbauern
Rainy Sunday afternoon project: I first put them into hot water and let them boil for a few minutes…then peeled them…then dried them…then roasted them with salt…when is it apéro time? 🥃
#blog #almonds #peelthem #roastthem #crowdcontainer #rainysundayafternoonprojects #fromsicily #inmomskitchen #saltedalmonds
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Socca…with gin tonic
#blog #socca #gintonic #soccawithgintonic #homecooking #inmomskitchen #yellow #lockdown2020
Stay strong and rooted like a tree
#blog #staystrong #staystrongandrootedlikeatree #overcomedifficulties #coronavirus #spring #spring2020 #difficulttimes
Roast chicken with Jerusalem artichokes and lemons
#blog #inspiredbyottolenghi #lemons #jerusalemartichoke #innykitchen #ilovetohost #homecooking
For my Italian family and friends 🌷
#blog #foritaly #formyitalianfamily #corraggio #standtogether #mutmacher #tuesdaymotivation #bürkliplatzmärt #iloveflowers
To all the strong women: Happy Women’s Day
#blog #vibrantcolours #happywomensday #happywomensday2020 #natureasmotivation #natureinspiresme #strongandbeautiful #happysunday #swisstulips #iwd2020 #striveforstrength #striveforwhatyouwant
Wake up
#blog #wakeup #wakeupitsthenewyear #homesweethome #holidaymood #inmykitchen #cappuccinolover #cappuccinointhemaking
Post birthday brunch
#blog #postbirthdaybrunch #sicilianavocados #friedegg #crowdcontainer #homesweethome #sundaybrunch
Welcome to my life….Pastry wheel
#blog #teigrad #inspiredbyannapearson #editiongut #messing #inmykitchen #welcometomylife #pastrywheel
It has been a while that I wanted to just try my own receipe…somehow I did not dare. Tonight seemed like the right time and I am very proud of what came out of 35 mins wizzing through the kichen: chicken with preserved lemon, olives and potatoes with sumac…a winner […]
Negroni is the center
#blog #negroni #negronitime #negroniisthecenter #kashemezürich @kashemebar #centralelement #lamp #mirror #reflection #red
Tangy, slightly bitter, very colourful and full of vitamines
#blog #ilovetohost #inmykitchen #feldsalat #treviso #rosadelstile #honeymustard #wintersalad #colourful #vitaminebomb #owncreation
Another first…another step into the right direction…so happy to be able to make my own pitas
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Made in Zürich with Japanese inspiration
#blog #madeinzürich #sushi #localbusiness #localproduction #lokalproduziert #restaurantshinsen @shinsen_restaurant
And here is to a first again this season: cime di rapa. I just love this slightly bitter and very tasty vegetable sauted in olive oil with some garlic 🧄
Tavolata
#blog #tavolata #wirtschaftimfranz #crowdcontainer #whenbusinessesworktogether #fairerhandel #direktvomproduzenten @wirtschaftimfranz
In my element
#blog #inmyelement #sittingonmysofa #kochbücherwälzen #research #ilovetohost #choices #kochbüchersindmeineliebstenbücher #cookbookshoot #lovecookbooks
This is so totally me…how come I only get to see them now…pink as a style… I am very much looking forward to preparing it with some other winter goodies…
Whoever believes that winter is less attractive than other seasons in terms of local food products (I am referring to Central Europe) does not spend enough time on the markets. For me a first this season…but a very welcome returning guest to my kitchen is catalogna. This slightly bitter green […]
A got this little spot of joy 3 days ago and since then they bring me nice memories of a very nice evening at my place… 🌸
Second dinner party of 2020 and I have the honor to be mentioned in social media for the first time…who knows what 2020 will bring…🌟
If you followed my in the last few weeks, you might have noticed that I have started to preserve lemons. Not as easy as I thought, but I think I am getting the hang of it 🍋 So last night was my first attempt to actually use a first lemon…for […]
Oh yes, it definitively hit me: the famous Sunday blues… The holidays were far too short and too nice to want to shift back to workday mode tomorrow… Thank God next weekend is only a few days away…
I thought I was going to get sick…gladly I was just exhausted and needed to pull the plug for a day! This comfort food, inspired by Ottolenghi, was the right dish for my body and soul: very simple to make and soooo tasty! Orzo and shrimps cooked in a tomato […]
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What a nice surprise…sweet potato gnocchi, which I served with cavolo nero. The contrast in both taste and colour…a dish to repeat!! To start, I made a simple salad with brussels sprouts on a sweet honey mustard sauce and the Diana Henry inspired pommegranade and orange cake. A very nice […]
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There is no better way to start a cold and sunny day in the best city: Bürkliplatz market. Mother nature is producing less and less with the frosty nights…but just have a look at these beauties…
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Nothing more rewarding than being at home after a morning swim and preparing for the first dinner party. This beautiful cake is inspired by the talented Diana Henry…an orange and pommegranade cake 😋
What a start to 2020: blue skies and a warm winter sun to acompany me during the first day of the year ☀️ May the sun shine for you and in your heart ♥️
Happy New Year…may 2020 bring you health, happiness and fortune 🥂🍀 #blog #happynewyear #happynewyear2020 #pommegranate #pomegranateseeds #fortune
For me, there is no New Year without this mouthwatering pizza a scarola: a receipe from nonna from bella Napoli… I can’t wait until it cools down a bit to be able to take my first slice… 😋 Here is to a healthy, inspiring and foody 2020 🥂
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Muhammara
#blog #muhammara #christmaspreparations #inmykitchen #ilovetohost #firstatempt #madefromzurichnuts #localproducts #
Roasted Chicken With Clementines And Arak
#blog #Roastedchickenwithclemintinesandarak #inspiredbyottolenghi #roastedchicken #clementines #cookingwithfruit #inmykitchen #homesweethome #slowcooking #ilovetohost
See ya in 48 hours… #blog #christmascooking #preparations #ilovetohost #brasato #inmykitchen #orangeisthenewblack #slowcooking
Great start to the pre-Christmas weekend
#blog #cafedebonheur #pancakes #prechristmastreat #localproduct #lokaleaprikosen #zürcheraprikosen
Autumn in my kitchen
#blog #autumn #pumpkin #roastedpumpkin #autumninmykitchen #inmykitchen #homesweethome #cooking #weekendcookingisthebest #kürbis #gerösteterkürbis
Great start to the week 🏝
#blog #fiji #sheratonfiji @sheratonfijiresort #greatstarttotheweek #paradise #perfection
Morgenstund hat Gold im Mund
#blog #morgenstundhatgoldimmund #sunrise #fiji @shangrila.fiji #shangrilafiji #bokertov #happyweekend #guetemorge #buongiorno
Had to try out this simple and tasty comfort food dish myself after being inspired by #ottolenghi An absolute winner, which will for sure accompany me for a while
A rainy Sunday in November…perfect day for a brunch at home
#blog #brunch #brunchathome #sundaymood #pink #homesweethome
Happy Sunday
#blog #sunday #sundaybirthday #happybirthday #mandarinorientalpudong #balloons #gold #composition
Bon weekend
#blog #bonweekend #169west @169_west #naturwein #biodiversität #biodiversity #consciousconsumer #hygge #syrah
At home today
#blog #homesweethome #inmykitchen #breakfast #summerandwinter #homeoffice #beststarttotheday #freshfigs #clementines #hygge
Great way to end a fantastic weekend
#blog #hugo #bicicletta #campari #sunset #greatwaytoendtheweekend #two #insieme
Happy to be home
#blog #homesweethome #happytobehome #fridaynightsathome #iamitalian #inmykitchen #summeronmyplate #burrata #rossobiancoeverde
Taste of end of summer
#blog #figs #burrata #prosciutto #tasteofendofsummer #endofsummer #iamitalian #mouthwatering
And relax… #blog #andrelax #easy #empty #weekendmood #calm
When summer is back
#blog #negroni #whensummerisback #postworkdrinks #redyellow #yellowred #iced #apero #indiansummer #barbasso
One, two, three…easy 😋
#blog #easytomake #inmykitchen #zucchini #zucchinidip #brunchtobe #ilovetohost #oneteothree #simple #foodporn
Colourful ending to the week
#blog #theaterspektakel #landiwiese @theaterspektakel #colourful #colourfulendingtotheweek #pinksky #zürichsee #zürisee #miszüri #züri
Taste of summer
#blog #tasteofsummer #tomatoburratabreadsalad #tasty #yummy #freshness #meatlessfriday #simple
What else… #blog #whatelse #negroni #negronitime #wheninmilano #thursdaytreat #rosso
Sunshine tart
#blog #sonnenscheintarte #sunshinetart #summerinmyplate #inspiredbytinatausendschön #ilovesummer #inmykitchen #saturdaytreat
Welcome to Bündnerland
#blog #welcometobündnerland #nusstorte #bündnernusstorte #wakeup #beforeadayinthemountains
Monday night in Züri
#blog #mondaynight #mondaynightinzürich #seebadenge @seebadenge #lights #summerinthecity #guetistimmig #summernight #concert
Wishing you a zen weekend
#blog #zen #zenweekend #staimännli #manmadeinnature #rheinschlucht
Umami … “pleasant, savory taste” or “yummy”
#blog #umami @umami_dumplingpastabar #umamipasta #yummy #soulfood #extremelytasty #fusionfood #wroclaw
Thursday summer night
#blog #thursdaysummernight #169west @169_west #beetrootwithlemon #sharingiscaring
Campari time
#blog #camparitime @campari_bar #campari #aperolspritz #friendstime #red #camparired #wheninmilano
Chriesiziit
#blog #chriesiziit #chriesi #helvetiaplatzmarkt #helvetiaplatzmärt #ilovemarkets #tgif
A field full of wishes
#blog #afieldfullofwishes #pusteblumen #grossermythen #sommerwiese #makeawish
Strawberries
#blog #closeup #red #strawberries #ilovetohost #inmykitchen #desserttobe #spring #plenty
Monday morning coffee
#blog #mondaymorningcoffee #capuccino #mondaymotivation #haveagreatstarttotheweek #cafedesamiszurich @cafedesamis #cafedesamis
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