Edible Switzerland
Food, flavour, & fun in Switzerland
2-minute read by Mihaela Cosarca Foret Noire – both the region and the cake- are always appealing to me- in any season! Quiet, almost dramatic, mysterious and ready to charm you!! Over Easter, because a junior visitor was interested in Europa Park and anything engine related in Stuttgart Mercedes and Porsche Museums, and the grownups …
Chardonne is a picturesque wine-making village located the UNESEO designiated region of Lavaux (canton of Vaud, Switzerland). Known for its stunning vineyards, charming streets, and breathtaking views of Lac Léman and the surrounding mountains, Chardonne has been producing wine for centuries (yes Napa, you read that that right... centuries!)
Restaurant with a view and a terrace on Lac Léman in Lavaux L’Epicurienne is the restaurant on the premises of Hotel du Léman. Nestled in a woodland park setting in Jongny, near Vevey, the Hôtel du Léman offers a panoramic view of the lake and the Alps. Win a gift certificate for a dinner for …
Take a journey through the Swiss spirits landscape with your loved ones from the comfort of your own home. Visit each distillery virtually with this custom map. Our Craft Distillers Box takes you on a journey through the world of innovative Swiss spirits. Taste the high-quality drinks such as gin, rum, whisky, liqueur, absinthe, vodka …
Find some interesting gifts for your foodie friends: part II of III This holiday season, why not try to shop locally? And to me, that means finding things, ideas, experiences in Switzerland. I’ve met a lot of interesting and talented people through the Foodies in Switzerland Facebook group. I thought I should start collecting them …
Find some interesting gifts for your foodie friends: part I of III This holiday season, why not try to shop locally? And to me, that means finding things, ideas, experiences in Switzerland. I’ve met a lot of interesting and talented people through the Foodies in Switzerland group. I thought I should start collecting them for …
This market takes place in our Foodies Facebook group I’ve been thinking about my mission at EdibleSwitzerland: “We celebrate the love of food, community, and bringing it all together for fun, food, & flavour.About how we can create community, and bring consumers closer to producers and vice versa. I was thinking about how I can …
Are you planning a few festive events this year? Want to save time on washing dishes? Maybe you don’t have space to store larger party platters or drink dispensers. You can rent our vintage collections from our foodies dining events. It’s not official yet, but it’s part of us helping people become zero-waste. We want …
It’s time to celebrate with your team! It’s the time of year when companies start thinking about their end-of-year group activity. Or something they can do together for fun to help build a cohesive, productive team: to build trust, employee engagement, efficiency, and cooperation. After these last few years of COVID and virtual teams, how …
Well….it’s starting to be that time of year again. It’s sweater weather. Time to start layering up! It’s pumpkin latte time. Or maybe you like your pumpkins in a pumpkin and sage risotto? However you start to prepare for this coming holiday season, it’s time to start thinking about our 2022 Foodies Advent calendar. Remember …
Spend the morning exploring the slopes of the terraced vineyard in Lavaux. Then reward yourself with a delicious picnic lunch of special regional foods and an afternoon of wine tasting.
Time: Weekly on Thursdays & Fridays
Price: starting CHF 225.- / adult
Activity level: moderate
Duration: 6 hours
Group size: 6-8
Tour language: English / French
When we first starting planning our events and activities, we decided, right from the start, we would try to produce green, sustainable, zero-waste events. I didn’t want to serve coffee after the dinner with plastic sticks and creamers. I like vintage plates and cutlery. I thought I would share with you eight things we are …
Discover the different dimensions of champagne and small independent champagne houses Part of my mission at Edible Switzerland is to find yummy things that aren’t available in the main stores, regions, or supermarkets. Which is why & how I’ve been concentrating on bringing to you delectables and treats from my favourite regional farms or artisanal …
I organized our inaugural Foodies Wine & Spirits club experience in Chamoson, Valais in January. Here is a summary of our experience & recommendations. Where to hike: Vineyards of Chamoson That Saturday, we started with a wine hike with winemaker François Schmaltzried of Cave Petite Vertu. He took us on a wee tour of his …
2 min read * by Dev Rivers Fresh fruit from the tree in winter?!?! You foodies may have your doubts… However, I am here to assure you that it is completely possible to grow an edible landscape and harvest your own food in the winter and so deliciously worth it! So, what is one of these …
Hello Foodies! Welcome to our inaugural FOODIES MEET THE MAKER: WINE & SPIRITS CLUB! Our first edition is brand-spankin' new! January 2022!
Join us as we taste some bio vins (or natural wine) from a small producer in Chamoson, Valais.
Winemaker (4th generation):
François Schmaltzried
Winery: La Cave Petite Vertu
Region: Chamoson, Valais
Size: 5 hectares
Wines: bio, 20 different kinds
Experience dates:
Virtual: 25 Jan ’22
In-person: 29 Jan ’22
How do you make your choice when you buy olive oil? What to look for when it comes to buying olive oil?
Would you like to learn how to taste olive oil, recognize its aromas and quality like a professional sommelier?
Elia Fuster Rius, olive oil sommelier, will introduce you to the world of olive oil, from harvest to production.
COST: 98 CHF for a kit & tasting for two people
2 min read * by Dev Rivers Chances are you’ve heard the old poem: roses are red; violets are blue… But did you know they are edible too? Roses are a staple in many gardens and offer a beautiful and delicious way to take your edible landscape to a whole new foodie level. While they …
America Meets French Everything separated my mother from my French father-in-law. They were separated by age, race, distance, culture, and language. And yet, there is one thing for which I am certain they could have found common ground that’s just how delicious rabbit tastes in almost any dish. My father-in-law was an avid hunter, and …
***SOLD OUT*** Well, it’s starting to be that time of year again. When we start thinking ahead to the holiday season. I know, it’s not even the end of October yet, but with the year we’ve had, and with supply chains slowed down, I thought about making advent calendars with some key Foodie collaborators (and …
MEET THE MAKER SERIES Foodies Goodies & Cookery club The Foodies meet the maker Goodies & Cookery club is a food-of-the-every-other-month club that helps you discover the best Swiss artisan food products and sometimes, the secret ingredients of some key local chefs. Designed for people who enjoy discovering new food & learning what to do …
MEET THE MAKER SERIES Foodies Wine & Spirits club Designed for people who enjoy discovering new wines, wine experiences, and wine regions. Join this club if you want to learn more about wines unique to Switzerland, Swiss wine regions, and meet some amazing winegrowers and wine makers. Every third shipment, we’ll discover an artisan distiller …
2 min read * by Dev Rivers Familiar with the bright and cheerful nasturtium? Did you know the whole plant is edible? Growing edible flowers is one of my favorite ways to elevate the look of my garden design while being able to add more flavor, color and nutrients to my garden-inspired meals. If you …
Submitted by Coraline de Wurstemberger, proprietaire of the Dames de Hautecoeur winery Total preparation time 30 minutesRecipe for 6 peopleDegree of difficulty of 1
