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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Gnocchi —Puffs of Potato Goodness Everyone loves gnocchi when they’re done right. They’re light and chewy with just enough structure to stand up to any sauce you can dish out. So how do you describe …
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Carac pastry is an amazing chocolate tart Swiss dessert pastry. The only part that is baked is the crust. After the crust cools the creamy chocolate filling is added. Once that sets, you gently add …
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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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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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