Risotto – Ticino specialty

Risotto – Ticino specialty

Risotto is a dish, in Ticino enjoyed at most eateries across the region. Locals in Ticino take pleasure in chatting for hours, about the rice variety the perfect white wine pairing and the precise cooking duration needed to craft the ultimate risotto. They take pride...
Hérens cow fights only in Valais

Hérens cow fights only in Valais

Hérens cow fights draw in crowds of spectators serving as a standing tradition, in the Valais region, for nearly a century. The Hérens breed of cattle is predominantly found in Valais. Is known for its nature. These cows, forming herds establish hierarchies as they...
Maluns – Graubünden specialty

Maluns – Graubünden specialty

Maluns, a potato delicacy hailing from the culinary traditions of Graubünden features boiled and grated potatoes mixed with flour and gently pan fried in delectable butter after being prepared the previous day. While often likened to the Rösti Maluns stands out as a...
Graubünden air-dried beef

Graubünden air-dried beef

“Bündnerfleisch” (Graubünden air-dried beef) is a culinary specialty and a protected trademark from the picturesque canton of Graubünden. Compared to Valais dried meat the Dry cured beef from the Grisons is made from the thigh muscle, where tendons and fat...
Chalandamarz – spring custom

Chalandamarz – spring custom

Chalandamarz is a spring tradition observed in regions of the canton of Graubünden where Romansh and Italian are spoken. Typically held around March 1 marking the start of the calendar year this vibrant event is now joyfully embraced by schoolchildren. During...