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I HAD TO SAMPLE SWISS WINES, SWISS CHEESE AND SWISS CHOCOLATE EVERYDAY. WHO WOULD MISS A DAY OF WORK WITH A JOB LIKE THIS? If variety is the spice of life, then the Swiss certainly offer a colorful palate. Drawing the best from their neighbors, they incorporate cuisine of Italy, France and Germany into their own Swiss specialties. There is no "official" Swiss cuisine; the cooking mirrors the diversity of local history and customs, but also brims with wonderful innovations. Some common qualities are evident in all genuine Swiss cooking. There's universal pride in using only top ingredients, prepared to perfection. The Swiss are very fussy patrons, after all, and they love good food whether it is a a renowned restaurant or simple country fare Since a lake is never far away - nearly every town in Switzerland is within ten miles of one - there's always a wide variety of fresh-water fish dishes based on the local catch and kitchen. It's easy to dine on filet de perche on a lake shore and that was one of the almost daily treats on a recent trip to the Lake Geneva Region. The best known Swiss specialties are based on cheese, of course. Fondue, that gently bubbling pot of flavorful cheese into which you dip pieces of crusty bread, is a festive Swiss meal often shared among friends. No Swiss gourmet journey would be complete without indulging the sweet tooth. It was my downfall.. You can start you day with chocolate croissants. You can enjoy Chocolate tarts at lunch. And remarkable culinary creations of molded chocolate at dinner. Between meals you will be tempted by Toberone chocolates, the triangular-shaped bars reminiscent of the Matterhorn. (Maybe if you climb it you will burn enough calories to enjoy all the chocolate you want) I’m Madelyn Miller the travel lady, and a lover of Swiss wine, cheese and chocolate |
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