If you wait three decades, sometimes reunions can occur. Blue-eyed family traversed the country to a greeting of Sunday brunch at ChezHelvetica. 
Barefoot Contessa’s Baked French Toast Casserole made with Challah and a Streussel topping, served as the centerpiece for our guests of German and Irish ancestry. Roasted Aidell’s Chicken Apple Breakfast sausage accompanied the French Toast, which was then doused with sweet Maple Syrup. Farmers Market Peaches were filled with a delightful mixture of Fagé Yogurt, Blueberries and Raspberries, adding an extra touch of joy to the meal.
Lively, heartfelt conversation about family matriarchs long gone, grand children (even great, great grand children) and current interests filled the afternoon, sweetened with delectable Chocolates from Bruge, Belgium. Then it was off to Golden Gate Park or Yosemite or Home, which we are so fortunate to have!
💕 In honor of Grace Hahne, Dolly McGarry and Edna Sentner
We hosted a tribute dinner honoring him, with his sister Alice Rennie in attendance. Given Alice’s no cheese or cream dietary restrictions, ChezHelvetica’s Frittata this evening consisted of onions, assorted vegetables from the local VA Farmers Market, potatoes, eggs, non-diary almond milk and artichoke/garlic sausage.
We talked about Mark’s founding of the iconic Billboard Cafe and Club Nine at Ninth and Folsom (in South of Market SOMA, San Francisco) and his many art and entertainment involvements.
While this day commemorates the storming of the Bastille, the Trump assassination attempt captured the headlines this year. Still, ChezHelvetica prepared a 
ChezHelvetica honored resurrection and family
this Easter Sunday with Eggs (of course) and the finest produce from organic vegetable and fruit kingdoms. 
Wonderful produce from the VA Farmers Market shared the spotlight on our table showcasing the juiciest Berries, Artichoke Hummus, Italian Caponata and Lemon Pita Chips. Even our dessert, Banana Pie, hailed from this market. Let the World Rise Now in Freedom and Peace!
ChezHelvetica celebrated Easter (on the fourth day of Passover) with a trinity of family and multi-nationality of dishes. 
A Zaalook Salad from La Maison Arabe in Marrakech, Morocco (with Eggplant, Tomato, Paprika and Cumin) rested on Arugula and Spinach, framed by Deviled Eggs. (NB: The boiled egg’s origin can be seen in recipes as far back as ancient Rome.) Also of Italian inspiration, 
The Chef’s attention next focused on Sea Scallops sautéed in Butter and Garlic, then drenched in a Lemon-Butter sauce which accompanied the Risotto. Tangy Reed’s Ginger Beer, whose Ginger is sourced from the Peruvian Amazon, paired perfectly with this course. Finally to America for a Hot Fudge Sundae made with Häagan-Dazs Ice Cream, Berries from Medina Farms at the VA Farmers Market and Smuckers decadent Hot Fudge. We have Risen and hope You did as well!
Like beautiful new blooms on a Rose bush, ChezHelvetica welcomed the daughter and three grandchildren of a dear friend
(now smiling down from heaven). After researching kid-friendly dishes, a 
Homemade Lemonade was the perfect summer beverage to serve at the gathering. Our sweet finish: 
Comedy and Variety enlivened ChezHelvetica this Saturday Night! Visiting Cugino Primo (First Cousin) brought laughs to the table with great stories from San Luis Obispo and Ohio to Puglia, Italy. 
“Fish and Chips” with giant Zucchini from a friend’s Tam Valley garden seemed the perfect meal for this occasion. 
Reed’s Ginger Beer and Armida Zinfandel from Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma paired wonderfully with our food. The final credits go to Häagen-Dazs and Ben & Jerry’s for their carousel of Caramel, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Vanilla and Cherry Garcia Ice Creams and Frozen Yogurt. Entertainment at its best – SNL+
Red, white and blue or rainbow colors, black and sparkles? With mixed emotions at this troubling time in our history, 
ChezHelvetica presented the most uplifting table possible with William Tabar‘s 
Thank you to Rachel Ray for the simple instruction to brush the cobs with oil and season with salt. A tangy 
