There’s no Swiss childhood without Weggli. These small, soft white bread buns are equally popular among Swiss adults and kids. Thanks to its softness and slightly sweet taste, for many Swiss babies the Weggli is the first bread they encounter once they are allowed to feed themselves. The Weggli is also a famous rescuer for […]
Johanna’s Knöpfli
Knöpfli (a sort of Spätzli or Spätzle, as they’re called in Germany) are a firm staple in my family, but having grown up with them I have never questioned my tried and tested, traditionally Swiss recipes (either plain, with spinach or with pumpkin). It took an Australian lady who moved to Switzerland and her ingenious […]
A Swiss Guide To Hiking Food
The Swiss are a nation of hikers, it’s something we do from the early years until we get too fragile to walk. Whether it’s families, a bunch of friends or couples, hiking is hugely popular among all age groups. In this post I’m going to tell you about what the Swiss eat while spending a […]
Zwiebelwähe (Swiss Onion Tart)
Onions are growing easily in Switzerland’s climate and they’ve been an important part of Swiss cuisine for hundreds of years. Every November, the Ziebelemärit (onion market) takes place in Bern’s old town where, amongst other things, more than 50 metric tons of onions in artistically woven braids are being sold. In Basel, onion tart is […]
Strawberry Yoghurt Cake
Swiss aspargus, rhubarb and strawberries are so much more than just food in Switzerland. Their arrival mean that spring has truly arrived, that the dark and gloomy winter is finally over and that the barbecue, swimming and hiking season is about to begin. We usually consume huge amounts of strawberries, mostly picked ourselves from our […]
How To Make The Most Of Aspargus
The aspargus season is a much awaited and celebrated yearly event in Switzerland; the season is short and needs to be enjoyed to the fullest. Growing and harvesting aspargus is a time consuming activity which explains the high price tag, and this is another reason why aspargus is something that’s eaten as a treat, rather […]
Zurich Sechseläuten: All You Need To Know
Every April, a big white snowman filled with explosives is burnt in central Zurich, after a parade of 3’500 dressed up men and hundreds of horses. Here’s our list of all you need to know about this end of winter event called Sechseläuten. The history of the event The expression Sechseläuten (lit. six o’clock ringing) […]
Käseschnitte (Grilled Cheese Bread Slice)
The humble Käseschnitte has been a Swiss staple for centuries. It’s not as elaborate as the British Welsh Rarebit, but still delicious and much quicker to make. All you need is a slice of bread (it’s a great recipe to use up old bread), a little white wine and some paprika powder. It’s pretty much […]
Sudan (World Bread Series)
Next up in the Little Zurich World Bread Series, a series where guest-bloggers from all around the globe write about the importance of bread in their culture, is Sudan. I’m really excited that Omer accepted my invitation to contribute. As many Westerners, I know next to nothing about Sudan and it’s so great to read […]
Griessmüesli (Semolina Porridge)
Griessmüesli (lit. semolina muesli) has been a staple comfort food for Swiss children for centuries. My grandmother used to make it for my mum when she was a child in the 1940ies, my mum made it for me in the 1980ies and I’m now making it too, both for my kids and myself because I […]