Switzerland is considered to be one of the most democratic countries in the world and the population votes as often as four times a year on matters of all sorts. This year’s first votation will take place on Sunday, March 4 with two federal items (in addition to the federal items, some cantons, such as canton Vaud, also have cantonal items to submit to the cantonal population for a vote on the same day).
1 handful brown sugar
1 handful mustard
Honey to taste
1 cup of cider vinegar
Mixed all together then put on stove to simmer down.
Directions:
Remove ham from stove cool then rince under cold water .Take off the skin from the ham make diamond shape put in oven to get brown colour.
Remove from oven spoon the glaze over repeat more than once add cherries and pineapple on top for decoration.
Great news ! The American channel CNN is launching a new business news channel exclusively for the Swiss community. CNNMoney Switzerland will the first national channel fully in English.
As stated in their press release, “CNNMoney Switzerland will be the go-to destination for Switzerland’s professional community to follow business news. The channel’s high-end audience will consist of senior leaders, CEOs and influencers based in Switzerland. Lifestyle content about high-end leisure activities that appeal to executive audiences will complement the Swiss-focused content.” Was stated in the company’s official press.
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The channel will officially launch at the 2018 World Economic Forum held in Davos on January 24, 2018.
CNNMoney Switzerland will be available on Switzerland’s TV operators, on their website as well as on social media platforms. Offices are located in Zurich and Geneva and a new one will be opened in Gland in late 2018.
Our Recipe for this month is Jamaican Red peas soup. We can find all the ingredients here in Switzerland which is always a plus.
Red Peas Soup
This hearty classic Jamaican soup will warm up your winter and the ingredients are easy to find in your local supermarket! Don’t be shy to substitute where needed, such as sweet potatoes for coco, etc. Enjoy!
Ingredient
500g (1lb) red peas
1kg (2lbs) shin of beef
250g (1/2lb) salted pig’s tail or salt beef
3l (5 pints) water
500g (1lb) yellow yam cut in small pieces
2-3 cocos (taro) cut in small pieces
250g (1/2lb) flour for dumplings
1 whole scotch bonnet pepper
1 clove of garlic, crushed
2 stalks spring onion, crushed
1 sprig thyme
4 dried pimento berries, crushed
Black pepper
Salt to taste
Directions:
Soak the peas overnight. Put the peas and meats in a large pan with the water and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat. Cover and allow to cook until the meats are tender (approximately 2 hours). Crush some of the peas (use a large utensil), and then add the yam, cocos and dumplings. To make the dumplings, add a little salt to the flour and add just enough water so that the dough does not become sticky. Rub the flour between your palms to make “spinners” or roll around your palms to make small round dumplings. Season the soup with the hot pepper, adding some slices of pepper should you wish a peppery taste. Add also the garlic, spring onion, thyme, pimento and black pepper. Cook until the yam and coco are soft, adding water if necessary. Taste for salt and add more if needed. Before serving remove the thyme and the whole pepper taking care not to break it. Serves 4-5 people.
