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Gerstensuppe Recipe • 5 Tips for cooking Swiss barley soup

A hearty soup made of barley with a few vegetables and a bit of speck, very common on the menu at mountain huts in Switzerland.

10 Best Swiss chocolate gifts

Even for those living in Switzerland, getting chocolate as a gift is still special. Here are ten of the best chocolate shops, workshops and experiences in Switzerland that we recommend for gifting.

How to make a Grittibänz – Swiss Christmas bread man

One of the traditional Christmas treats in Switzerland is the Grittibänz, or sweetened bread man. Every bakery and grocery has them, but here’s a super easy recipe if you want to make your own.

10 Cookbooks for Classic Swiss Recipes

Make your favorite Swiss food at home using these cookbooks with classic Swiss recipes (in English) and learn about the history of Swiss cuisine and food culture.

6 Easy recipes for Swiss Christmas Cookies

Recipes for six popular Swiss Christmas cookies, including Zimtstern and Mailänderli, and tips for success.

Eating Out in the Swiss Alps

Learn about what food to expect when dining out in the Swiss alps at mountain restaurants and huts.

Kaiserschmarrn • Easy recipe for Austrian pancakes

An easy recipe for this classic Austrian dessert, a sweet fluffy pancake, torn into small pieces, covered with powdered sugar and served with a fruit compote.

Berry Picking near Zurich

It’s berry picking time again! Here are some places near Zurich to go picking and what to expect when you get there. Don’t delay! I always plan to go, but some years, by the time I remember, the season is already over.

Jucker Farm: Pumpkin Festival & Fruit Picking

Tourist farm with lots of fun attractions like fruit picking, animals to feed, apple tree maze and pumpkin festival in the fall.

Eastern Switzerland

10 Places to eat Thanksgiving dinner in Zürich

If you prefer not to cook on Thanksgiving or you can’t find a turkey, here are restaurants and catering services that will provide Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings.

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