Equinox greetings to you! Fall is upon us as the weather has cooled here in the Berner Oberland and the trees have just been touched with bits of yellow and gold promising a lovely display in the weeks to come. There has been ample rain so the trees are not stressed. I have great hopes for good color!
But pizza is the topic today. We have revived the Pizza Venerdi (Pizza Friday) tradition of our days in Rome for the past five Fridays. While we are not in Italy, all five have been superior to the pizza we get near our home, but then the pizzaioli are from Italy and know what they are doing.
Pizza for two and a bottle of Italian wine on a pedestrian alley in Annecy, France.I ragazzi (the guys) in the kitchen at Sapaudia, Annecy, France. In Kandersteg we enjoyed pizza at the Chalet Hotel Adler. Third year we’ve had their pizza and it is excellent thanks to the Italian cooks. Our friends Gene and Cathy journeyed over from Lauterbrunnen to join us for pizza, beer, and a walk in the Kandersteg Valley on a very warm afternoon.My son called this a crime against humanity. I discovered pizza with salmon when we lived in Italy and I get it whenever I am able.It’s best with Gorgonzola and arugula but the mascarpone, capers, and onions were nice, too. In Pontresina at Nostra Pizzeria.
Last night we welcomed our dear friends John & Janet to Lauterbrunnen and took them up the mountain by train to dinner in Wengen at Maya Caprice. A good time was had by all.
Pizza Maya from Maya Caprice. Spicy salami, Gorgonzola, and red onions. The crust was perfection!
We have three more times to celebrate Pizza Venerdi here in Switzerland. Stay tuned!
It all looks like so much fun, Laurel, and I must confess that I am charmed by the Pizza that Derek thinks is a crime against humanity. I love those flavors, and as you know I am not much of a pizza lover. I see now that the problem is not me, it is the pizza! I have never had access to the kind of deliciousness you show here in your photos – so I am officially converting to being a pizza lover, but ONLY the good stuff. Not sure where I will find that in my very suburban (blah) environment, but I am determined to give it a go.
You both look so happy – clearly having a wonderful time. It is so good to see. The memories will sustain you when the rain curtain has fallen down hard here at home. We are having a ‘trial run’ this week, but then the sunny fall weather will return. The weather gods do love to tease us.
Thanks for the eye-opening photos of pizza. I am motivated.
Perhaps Cafe Mingo.
Hugs
“Only the good stuff!” A rallying cry! There are good pizzas in Portland, we just have to seek them out and endure the long lines. SIGH. The weather gods are being very kind to us right now. Looks like another week of sun, cold mornings, pleasant afternoons.
Looks delicious and great fun! Hello from Amsterdam, not too far from you but many km’s away from the quality pizza you two are enjoying. I’m off to Cambridge by Eurostar this afternoon for the week, the gorgeous weather and fall of CH and IT will have to wait for another trip. I hope you two have a great time! All the best,
— Michael
What a wonderful trip you’re having, and it looks like you’re getting good weather. The pizza looks delicious! After seeing your pictures, that probably means I’ll be making a trip to the local Italian pizza restaurant next week.
Glad to be inspiring! We are so happy to be somewhere not hot! Quite chilly this AM at 5 degrees C but warmed to 16 and in full sun it is lovely. Looks like a week of great weather ahead!
Girovaga 
It all looks like so much fun, Laurel, and I must confess that I am charmed by the Pizza that Derek thinks is a crime against humanity. I love those flavors, and as you know I am not much of a pizza lover. I see now that the problem is not me, it is the pizza! I have never had access to the kind of deliciousness you show here in your photos – so I am officially converting to being a pizza lover, but ONLY the good stuff. Not sure where I will find that in my very suburban (blah) environment, but I am determined to give it a go.
You both look so happy – clearly having a wonderful time. It is so good to see. The memories will sustain you when the rain curtain has fallen down hard here at home. We are having a ‘trial run’ this week, but then the sunny fall weather will return. The weather gods do love to tease us.
Thanks for the eye-opening photos of pizza. I am motivated.
Perhaps Cafe Mingo.
Hugs
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“Only the good stuff!” A rallying cry! There are good pizzas in Portland, we just have to seek them out and endure the long lines. SIGH. The weather gods are being very kind to us right now. Looks like another week of sun, cold mornings, pleasant afternoons.
We will seek out great pizza when I get back!
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Looks delicious and great fun! Hello from Amsterdam, not too far from you but many km’s away from the quality pizza you two are enjoying. I’m off to Cambridge by Eurostar this afternoon for the week, the gorgeous weather and fall of CH and IT will have to wait for another trip. I hope you two have a great time! All the best,
— Michael
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Fall is the best time in both Switzerland and Italy, but you know that! We’re here every autumn so maybe one of these days we will hook up!
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Laurel,
What a wonderful trip you’re having, and it looks like you’re getting good weather. The pizza looks delicious! After seeing your pictures, that probably means I’ll be making a trip to the local Italian pizza restaurant next week.
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Glad to be inspiring! We are so happy to be somewhere not hot! Quite chilly this AM at 5 degrees C but warmed to 16 and in full sun it is lovely. Looks like a week of great weather ahead!
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