Did you know that, according to Chocosuisse, the Association of Swiss Chocolate Manufacturers, the annual per capita chocolate consumption in Switzerland is 10.5 kg? Well, all you chocoholics out there, rejoice! Today’s gift is for you: chocolate for half a year! Behind the 15th window of our Advent Calendar, we put a Chocolate Subscription from Max Chocolatier worth CHF 159. Over 6 months, the lucky winner will receive a surprise … more »

Most of you will probably know the gourmet guide Gault & Millau for recommending restaurants; but did you know that it recommends gastronomic products, too? Yes, if something is so outstanding that it deserves the label Gault & Millau! The first Swiss product distinguished by the prestigious label is Les Fondues Wyssmüller. William Wyssmüller is a master cheese maker from Fribourg, the cheese fondue capital of Switzerland. Each Wyssmüller fondue is prepared … more »

When it is cold outside, you need some hot food to warm you from the inside, right? If you  just feel a little peckish, try this Japanese recipe for sweet & sour beef salad. The sour vinegar and hot chili flavors will awaken your appetite. The citric acid works on your tiredness, and the capsaicin in the chili also helps you to sweat and burn calories! This sweet & sour beef salad … more »

Just in time for the holidays, Glenfiddich Winter Storm was launched. This is the third release in a series of experimental editions following Glenfiddich IPA (India Pale Ale), and Glenfiddich Project XX.  We had the pleasure to be invited to the launch event: a lunch at Widder Bar & Kitchen at the luxurious 5-star Widder Hotel in Zurich, one of the 42 most exclusive Swiss Deluxe Hotels. Glenfiddich Brand Ambassador Markus … more »

Maulies, that is first of all the story of three friends – Pascal, Christian and Mark – who love authentic cuisine and quality regional products. When they visited Southern Germany, they discovered a local specialty, Maultaschen, also known as Swabian Pockets. These traditional German pasta squares commonly contain a filling of minced meat, breadcrumbs, onions and spices, although vegetarian declinations exist, of course. The friends were seduced by these tasty pasta pockets … more »

The story of Estrella Damm is one of immigration, love, passion and the sun kissed Mediterranean: over 140 years ago, August Kuentzmann Damm, a young master brewer from Alsace, flew the Franco-Prussian War with his wife Melanie and immigrated to Spain. Here, at the Mediterranean coast, they settled down and realized their dream: brewing beer. In 1876 they set up their own brewery and created a beer that was adapted to … more »

Obrist YOLO is a trendy line of Swiss wines that goes with the times: uncomplicated and unconventional. YOLO stands for “You Only Live Once!” And because we only live once, it would be a pity to miss out on the variety of wines from our beautiful, beloved Vaud. With Obrist YOLO you surf into a colorful world, you fly to the stars and dance with the flavors. YOLO is a … more »