Tag Archives: Switzerland

BRIOCHE BREAD

BRIOCHE BREAD RECIPE : My mother-in-law has a black-belt in bread making, especially when it comes to her famous Swiss tresse (braided pain brioché). But I am getting ahead of myself and if I am going to tell a story it’s … Continue reading

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NEWS: Roasted Chestnuts (Marroni), Switzerland

***NEWS : ROASTED CHESTNUTS (MARRONI)*** The appearance of roasted chestnuts, or marroni as they are called here, is the sign that Autumn has arrived in Switzerland. Dotted around the city of Geneva, are little wooden huts with steaming cauldrons of … Continue reading

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SWISS CHEESE SHOP: Fromagerie Bruand, Geneva

A MAN OF 300 CHEESE: In my ever growing pursuit to support & promote our local specialty food shops & producers, those who sweat & toil to bring us superior quality, hand made produce direct from the source, I recently organised an interview with Dominique Ryser, current owner … Continue reading

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YOGHURT (YOGOURT – LA CHAUMIERE)

I was in Verbier skiing this past weekend – and as a foodies and bonne vivante, my trip would not have been complete without the ever wonderful, and not to be rushed delicatessen, bakery, and fromagerie tour. In my travels I came across … Continue reading

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