Soup du Chalet – Warm and Wonderful “Soup du Chalet” or “Cottage Soup” or “Soup of the Chalet” is the cheesemaker’s comfort food in the Fribourg Region. It’s lighter than fondue, but still has plenty …
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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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