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Swiss Cuisine

Historically, Swiss cuisine was influence by Italian, French and German. The country is popular all over the world due to its locally made cheese and chocolates. One of the most eatable dishes in Switzerland is Fondue, made with melted Gruyere or Emmental cheese and flavored with pepper, garlic, and white wine. The following variant of breakfast is eaten all over in Switzerland. It is called Rosti (potato dish). Another part of Swiss breakfast is crusty breads with butter, jam and fruit. Traditional Swiss cuisine consists of tarts and quiches, the recipes of which are different in various regions of the country.

As for the drinks, the locals prefer apple juice. The chocolate drink of Ovomaltine, originated in Switzerland, is also popular. There exists a Swiss version of brandy, called Kirschwasser. It is not very sweet, but has a specific bitter taste with cherry flavor. It usually added to many chocolate products. Pflümli (made of plums) and Williams (of pears) are other fruit brandies popular in Switzerland.





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