There are few things more delightful than hiking through a fragrant pine forest and discovering an ancient alpine dairy nestled in the trees. Even better is when the chatty cheesemaker is there stirring his morning …
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Ticino Breadcake, Peasant Cake, or Cake of the Poor. During times of war or hardship in Ticino it was especially important to not waste anything on the farm—not even the bread that was stale and …
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Polenta Recipe: Ticino’s favorite peasant dish. Everyone in Ticino eats polenta. And that’s understandable given its long history in the region. But it’s also delicious, if you’re willing to take your time and have the …
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Restaurant ratings. In Europe, the two best known restaurant guidebooks that rate restaurants according to their quality are Michelin Guides and Gault Millau. Michelin Guide is series of guide books published by the French tire …
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In Search of the Perfect Soft Amaretti Cookies Amaretti are highly-prized almond cookies reminiscent of a coconut macaroon but made with ground almonds. It’s not easy to find freshly baked ones in Switzerland, except in …
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At the breakfast buffet at nearly every hotel in Switzerland, no matter how spectacular or sparse the spread, there will be a large bowl of a cold yogurt and oat mixture. It’s known as …
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Restaurateurs and baristas are understandably hesitant to reveal the secret recipe for their deep, dark, rich, and fragrant Swiss hot chocolate. These heavily guarded recipes are almost impossible to pry out of their chocolate-covered fingers. …
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