Punctual Picks #1

There are many topics I would like to talk about on my blog. Some ideas, objects or even activities deserve a place on my page. So I created a new category: Punctual Picks. A clever mix of what crosses La Route de Ben, again and again.

The La Crème Anglaise Podcast

It was during a weekend in Mulhouse that I met the bubbly Sarah Lesage. She created a delicious podcast about English food culture. In my view, as in hers, there are too many preconceptions about Anglo-Saxon cuisine. No, the British do not live only on colourful jelly and fish and chips. With this podcast, you discover a tasty sample and passionate guests. A little personal bonus: I had the chance to talk about my passion for Harry Potter and the UK in one of the episodes.

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Louise Grenadine’s Blog

Content creators are almost endless. Between Instagram, blogs and other social networks, digital is not about to disappear. It was on Instagram that I discovered the wonderful Slow Lifestyle blog by the lovely Louise. We have a multitude of things in common. From tea to the English countryside and Scotland, we could talk for whole days about our favourite topics. I follow the renovation of her house closely and look forward to seeing the result. One day, we will meet over tea and homemade scones to share our passions.

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The Plein Ciel Tower at Mont-Pèlerin

I am incredibly lucky not to suffer from vertigo. I am even strongly drawn to heights and 360° panoramas. For several years, I had wanted to climb the Plein Ciel tower at Mont-Pèlerin. After a few kilometres by car, I finish the way on foot from the car park. At the top of the structure, the view over the Riviera is breathtaking. Under bright sunshine, the forest landscapes and the Lake Geneva basin stretch as far as the eye can see. A lovely discovery, very close to home.

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Photo credit: MyVaud

Luscombe ; Sparkling English Drinks

As mentioned earlier, I have a real passion for the United Kingdom. Naturally, some British products hold a special place in my heart. The Luscombe brand offers a tasty range of sparkling lemonades, tonics and ciders. I discovered it while shopping at Jim’s British Market, featured in my English food trip in Switzerland (in French). A keen admirer of floral flavours, I satisfy this craving thanks to Luscombe. On a future trip, I will even try to visit the company, based in Devon, England.

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Photo credits: Luscombe website

Simply Souperlicious by Carolyn Davenport-Moncel

From “dripping” to “delicious”, Simply Souperlicious is Carolyn’s fantastic gourmet journey. She creates delicious homemade soups, and I had the honour of tasting a few during an afternoon among foodies. The warm, comforting brews of this Chicago expat deserve to be tasted by as many people as possible. I had a rather firm opinion on soup, but thanks to Carolyn, it has risen sharply in my esteem. One thing is certain: I will eat it more often on cold winter evenings, and even all year round.

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