Since 2016, I’ve been publishing my annual Swiss Vacation Present Information. My present suggestions beneath are meant for individuals in Switzerland who love meals and cooking. I hope these solutions enable you to uncover some uniquely Swiss vacation present concepts, all of which could be bought on-line for supply or pick-up in Switzerland. Right here they’re, in no explicit order:
1. AperiBIO, Sambì + Barbaro
On your subsequent apéro, why not supply a style of Ticino? This present field incorporates one bottle of Sambì (75 cl) and one bottle of Barbaro Aperitif 70cl. Sambì is a semi-dry glowing alcoholic beverage made out of elderflowers. Additionally made in Switzerland’s Italian-speaking canton, Barbaro is a bitter aperitif. Each drinks are licensed as natural. By including some ice, mint leaves and a splash of lime juice, you will have every thing for a refreshing Swiss Italian cocktail.
The place to purchase: Sambì
Value: CHF 39.00
2. Baabuk Pink Placemats
You could already be acquainted with Baabuk‘s wonderful wool slippers and sneakers, however do you know in addition they make kitchen equipment? I like to recommend their 100% felted wool placements, obtainable in six totally different colours. Designed in Switzerland and made in Nepal, these sturdy and enticing placemats will brighten up your tabletop.
The place to purchase: Baabuk
Value: CHF 29.00
3. Zyliss Susi 3 Garlic press
Zyliss despatched me their Susi 3 garlic press as a present, and little did I do know that this kitchen invention was really invented in Switzerland? Karl Zysset, founding father of Zyliss, created the garlic press in Switzerland in 1948. The restricted version set comes with a particular stamp designed by graphic artist Jürg Glauser from a sequence centered on Swiss innovations.
The place to purchase: Zyliss
Value: CHF 24.90
4. SEOSA Reducing Board
Primarily based in Basel, Fabian Sens is the craftsman behind the wonderful Seosa Wooden Craft slicing boards. Seosa stands for an abbreviation of “sense of satisfaction.” His eye-catching slicing boards have intricate designs created by a colourful mosaic of various kinds of wooden, reminiscent of walnut, oak and cherry.
The place to purchase: Seosa.ch
Value: From CHF 250.00-790.00
5. Swiss Drinks and Suppers Cookbooks
For somebody who loves Swiss meals and drinks, why not give them this pair of cookbooks? Alpine Elixirs, which incorporates recipes for “quirky cocktails, cozy coffees, mouthwatering milkshakes and extra” comes from my buddy and bestselling creator, Andie Pilot. Mix it with my new cookbook, Swiss Suppers, which has 52 recipes for the night meal, and you’ve got every thing you want for cooking and internet hosting at dwelling this winter.
The place to purchase: Helvetiq.com, and for delivery to the USA, Bergli.com (affiliate hyperlinks)
Value: Alpine Elixirs, CHF 29.90; Swiss Suppers, CHF 39.90 (each books can be found in English, French and German.
6. Schweizer Znacht Wine Set
I couldn’t resist together with this trio of wines from Edvin, a wine store primarily based in Aarau. With identify that just about matches the German title of my Swiss Suppers ebook (Schwizer Znacht), this field set incorporates (1) a glowing wine (Mousseux) from Aarau, (2) a Chasselas from Vaud and (3) a Pinot Noir from Graubünden. Why not mix this wine set with the cookbooks listed above?
The place to purchase: Edvinweine.ch
Value: Was CHF 68.80; now on sale for CHF 61.90.
7. Newby Teas – Alpine Crown Tea Choice
I found Newby Teas in 2023, after I served as a jury member for an iced tea competitors on the EHL Hospitality Enterprise College in Lausanne. Based in London, this luxurious tea purveyor has a global workplace in Switzerland and opened its first tea boutique in Gstaad. Its “Alpine Crown” tea choice incorporates 36 biodegradable sachets of inexperienced, black and herbals teas. Every sachet could make as much as 4 cups of tea.
The place to purchase: Newby Teas
Value: CHF 56.00
8. Afternoon Tea and Signature Bûche “Alps”
Within the Imperial Suite of the Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne, this historic 5-star resort offered a sampling of its culinary providing for the 2024 vacation season. The spotlight for me was a slice of the Signature Bûche de Noël (Xmas Log). This scrumptious cake incorporates two varieties of vanilla, with crunchy textures of amaranth and puffed rice. It additionally occurs to be gluten-free. It’s obtainable from December 16 to twenty-eight, 2024, and for tasting in the course of the Christmas Market on November 23. Try the total sequence of occasions within the full Éclat program, together with festive brunches and afternoon teas.
The place to purchase: Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne
Value: Bûche de Noël, CHF 95.00 (order upfront and pick-up on the resort). Value varies for different culinary occasions.
9. Natural Swiss Saffron
The Swiss firm, Gebana, focuses on connecting farmers and different producers immediately with customers. Since 1998, Gebana has been working as a good commerce firm, paying equitable wages to it companions. Customers typically purchase limited-time merchandise in bulk, reminiscent of cheese, nuts, fruits, rice and extra from Swiss and worldwide farmers. One such product is Swiss saffron from an natural farm in Fläsch (GR). You should use it to make Swiss specialties, reminiscent of Cuchaule (saffron bread) and Risotto alla Milanese (saffron risotto).
The place to purchase: Gebana
Value: 1 gram for CHF 63.00. Please be aware: You need to order by December 8, 2024 for a December supply.
10. Salad Bowl with Black Dots
I’ve been eyeing these stunning ceramic bowls in a bit of store in Neuchâtel. Designed by meals stylist and cookbook creator Joel Adank in Zurich, they’re handmade in Portugal. My favorites are the white bowls splattered with black paint. They vary in dimension and worth, however I significantly like the large salad bowl, which the web site says additionally works nicely for dough.
The place to purchase: Atelier Agave
Value: CHF 89.90
Photograph credit: Every of the images shared on this article come from the person web site for these merchandise, aside from the Zyliss garlic press.
For extra Swiss vacation present solutions, take a look at my vacation present guides from earlier years.
