When you think Swiss what is the first thing you think of? Could it be chocolate? Or maybe it’s cheese? Or maybe mountains and railroads? Bring them all together into an excursion on a first class Pullman car and you have the Chocolate Train…
Switzerland
Place St. François
In Lausanne, Switzerland, along Place St-François, the cobblestone sidewalks are punctuated with sidewalk cafes and shops offering sweet confections.
Saturday Market in Murten
Early on Saturday morning, after lingering over coffee and croissants, my husband and I took the train to Murten. Murten, known in French as Morat, straddles the edge between French and German speaking Switzerland. It is situated in the canton of Fribourg above the shore of Lake Murten. This small […]
Choux Pastry in Vevey
Vevey, Switzerland is another beautiful town gracing the shoreline of Lake Geneva. It is much smaller than Lausanne but sounded just as picturesque when described in the travel guides I was reading. One early afternoon, as I took the train back to Lausanne, I thought it would be fun to […]
Breakfast in Switzerland
Last week I spent seven lovely days in Lausanne, Switzerland, a beautiful city nestled on the steep banks of Lake Geneva. The weather was perfect. The sun shone daily with occasional picturesque clouds hanging from the blue sky. The days were delightfully warm and the evenings were comfortable. It was […]
The Beauty of Figs
Figs with Blue Cheese and Cacao Nibs make a quick appetizer that is both easy and different. After just a few minutes of slicing, scooping and sprinkling these exotic gems are ready to inspire guests with their bold combination of taste and texture.