The difference between Swiss and Belgian chocolate, explained through historical production methods and rules governing the two styles.
When it comes to chocolate, Switzerland’s chocolate is the best in the world. Learn about the history of chocolate and some of the top Swiss brands.
My foolproof double chocolate macarons recipe is made with the Swiss method, which yields beautiful, bakery-worthy macarons every single time! Macarons seem to have a bad rap for being more trouble than they're worth, but trust me, one bite into the delicate, chewy shells sandwiched with a smooth, rich chocolate ganache will have you hooked. Next thing you know, you'll be eating the whole batch! If the process of making macarons intimidates you, don't worry; I've perfected the ratios and method to bring you a streamlined recipe that you can recreate with ease. Even if you have a never made these delicate cookies before, with this recipe, you'll be an expert macaron maker in no time!
This post is a bit late in coming. As you may recall, I spent two weeks of September in the Northern Italian region of Verbania, just northwest of Milan. One weekend Fr. Eric Fasano of the Diocese of Rockville Center, and I traveled to the Swiss capitol of Bern - just a few hours north by train. This was my first time to see any of Switzerland - flying into Zurich doesn't count. Historically, Bern is one of the oldest establishments and held political and economic importance making it the capitol city once the Swiss Federation came into existence. The name of the city, Bern, comes from a legend dating back to the founding of the settlement when hunters captured a wild bear and treated it as a sign of good luck and fortune. Through the centuries, Bern has always had bears in captivity - even now.The city is charming, with its miles and miles of colonnaded shopping walkways, it's medieval towers and walls, and its outdoor markets and churches. The clock tower pictured to the right is now near the heart of the city, but when it was built, it stood as the main defense of the city. As the decades progressed along with the city, wider and larger walls encircled the growing city. A treat is to see the clock chime at noon with its intricate designs.The city streets and piazzas are decorated with various ornate statuary. This one, in the piazza near the cathedral is of Moses. At the top of this post is a photo showing the beautiful design above the main doors. The cathedral was formerly Catholic but after the Protestant Reformation it fell into the hands of those Christians whose understanding of sacramentality and the beauty of art is far different than Catholic's. In a word, the church is "empty". Though, the gift shop at the entrance is well stocked. We did find a Catholic church in the heart of the city though we were shocked by the limited hours it was open. Our hearts were downtrodden. But that same night, in a newer section of the city, we found a Catholic church celebrating a vigil Mass in French and it was well attended and looked "alive" and "full".After much touring one is able to get those endorphins flowing again with classic Swiss chocolate - and there was plenty to choose from. The food in Bern provided a welcomed change from typical Italian fare. Some of the typically Bern/Swiss foods listed were beers, pumpkin, chestnuts, and wild boar. Again, quite different from their Italian neighbors.Our departure took us along a different route, this time, through the lower Alps that connect Switzerland and Italy. The views were spectacular and I was amazed by the people who were capable of living in the many small villages that dotted our route.
Toblerone is a high quality Swiss chocolate bar that blends honey and almond nougat with milk chocolate. You can find it at most US grocery stores and for purchase online. Serve this dessert fondue as a fun ending to a special meal. Include dippers like fresh fruit, angel food cake chunks, pound cake squares, crisp lady fingers, and salty-snacky foods such as pretzels. Yields about 2 cups of fondue.
Hello everyone, welcome back to my kitchen! Today we're diving into a classic foundation that's been requested by both my viewers and my daughter: German Chocolate Cake. But first things first, we need to master
I had the idea to try the Swiss Toblerone chocolate in cookies. I wasn’t sure how the nougat bits would taste or if they would melt or stay intact. After giving it a try, I was super glad I did. The little nougat pieces add the tiniest bit of crunch. They taste amazing!
This soft and irresistibly soft no-fail Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake is rich in chocolate flavor, filled fluffy Chantilly cream and covered in glossy chocolate glaze!
We just got back from a long weekend skiing in Zermatt, Switzerland, and I am already aching to go back. Aching literally – my body is quite sore from all of the skiing! Our four day trip involved two and a half days of skiing, two rounds of Settlers of Catan, and lots of après ski. We experienced...[Read More]
This Chocolate Swiss Roll is a rich, chocolaty and decadent dessert, a rewarding treat for chocolate lovers. A chocolate sponge cake is filled with a chocolate mousse filling and drizzled with chocolate ganache on top. It is simply heavenly delicious.
Indulge in the world's finest chocolate with our guide to the best Swiss chocolate brands. Discover velvety textures, exquisite flavors, and unrivaled quality.
These Sweet desserts in this article will make you become the best baker in your family’ and friends’ eyes. Making them doesn’t take too much, and the result is extremely delicious!
