Zopf bread is a delicacy in Switzerland. The Swiss probably shop more frequently than you; it’s simply part of the pattern of life. There is a beautiful rhythm to the way they view the changing …
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Now for the perfect swiss chocolate fondue recipe. The process I use, developed over a number of years, is deceptively simple and could cause you to become overconfident without practice. Note: Take working with chocolate …
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Swiss Carac—The Mysterious Chocolate Tart Found in almost every pastry shop in Suisse Romande (the French-speaking part of Switzerland), the beloved swiss carac is a chocolate-filled pastry that is dense, delicious and by necessity, diminutive. …
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We have the Swiss to thank for transforming chocolate from a dark and sensuous drink enjoyed by the Aztecs to a dark and sensuous confection enjoyed by the entire world. We know it as chocolate …
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The Difference Between Gelato and Ice Cream It’s a sizzling summer day as you stroll around Lago Maggiore. How can you cool yourself quickly? With a frosty scoop of gelato—that perfect blend of creamy goodness …
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I’m in Lugano today, January 2. We’re in the dead of winter and it’s about 40°F. Not exactly gelato weather, but I can’t resist. Every time I go to Lugano I treat myself to at …
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After a long day of hiking or skiing, there are few foods as warm and welcoming as fondue. Melted cheese dripping from a chunk of crusty bread takes the chill off immediately as you savor …
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Tête de Moine, is an 800-year-old Swiss cheese made originally by monks in the Bellelay Abbey, in the Jura Mountains of the canton of Bern near Lake Neuchatel. When the abbey was closed about 200 …
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