Dinner in the vineyards: behind the scenes
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Introducing “Mange seulement”: Edible Switzerland’s monthly newsletter
When you come to my house, I like when you participate in the food preparation. I like when it’s a communal event and everybody helps out a bit. Maybe that’s my culture (Northern Canadian). Maybe, I just like when people come over, I like if they feel at home. Two phrases I use quite often …
Soupe aux courgettes
What I like about gardening is that you give it a little love and attention, it keeps on giving back to you. On this courgette theme, I only have TWO plants this year: one yellow and one green. But, it is that time of year and I can’t keep up. I harvest, on average 4 …
Tasting tour of Switzerland…with 25 artisan craft distillers
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 and vermouth …
Millefeuille of Zucchini and Salmon
Contributed by foodie member Johan Lauwers How many of you have a garden that keeps on giving ? Are you blessed this August with 5-8 zucchinis a week? Foodie member Johan Lauwers submitted his recipe for a millefeuille of zucchini and salmon. Can’t wait to try it myself! He even gives a plating tip (so …
Dinner in the vineyards event – 2021
***SOLD OUT***
Join us for the premier vine-to-table FOODIES IN SWITZERLAND event.
DATE: 16 Sept 2021
TIME: arrival starting 17h – 21h
LOCATION: Lavaux, Switzerland (exact location disclosed only to confirmed guests-but it is spectacular!)
COST: 100 CHF / person and includes a reception with a welcome beverage and a selection of canapés, a tour of the domaine, and a three-course seated dinner with wine pairings.
February, Sweet February
In February, we have an opportunity to brighten the cold, short days of winter with a bit of dazzle. We’ve become accustomed to the monotony of working from home, confinement, and energy is dwindling. This is just the right time to jazz it up a bit! Most of us are barely hanging on to our …
Caprice du Temps Pinot duo
A great Pinot wine duo The perfect pair: Pinot blanc & Pinot noir. Offered from Caprice du Temps winery in the Valais. Full disclosure, Caprice du temps is my husband’s family’s winery. I asked fellow foodie group member and wine educator Marc Checkley to taste our wines and tell us what he thinks. Un grand duo de …
How can you make local chocolate when you live in the middle of Europe?
How can you make cocoa and chocolate local when you live in one of THE chocolate-making countries of the world? Fabien Coutel–founder of sustainable chocolate company Treegether–is doing just that. No. He’s not growing cocoa in Switzerland, BUT he is sourcing his cocoa directly from cocoa farmers in four cocoa growing countries in the world: …
Where does the name of Rivella come from?
An ace storyteller would tell you the genesis of the Rivella by imitating a little bit the success stories imported from the United States. After all, the practice is commonplace. It's a dream come true: two (almost) ordinary guys tinker with their computers in a simple garage and (almost) miraculously create the world's most powerful search engine.
Where to pick-your-own fruits and vegetables in Suisse Romande
fresh fruit & vegetable season is upon us. Strawberries are just the beginning. Here is a map of where you can pick-your-own fruits and vegetables in Suisse Romande.
Where to buy direct from the farm in Suisse Romande
You asked for it. I researched it. Here is the most complete list of opportunities to buy fresh, local, and direct from growers and farmers in Suisse Romande.
Simply wine chez Domaine Piccard
No herbicides, insecticides, nor chemical fertilizers in the domain vineyards in the last two decades. I arrive in my car and try to park without disturbing the car traffic or foot traffic at Domain Piccard. Jean-Christophe Piccard is sitting on his step tying his boot lace. “Vous êtes arrivée au bon endroit?” Are you in …