In the pastures outside of Fribourg, Switzerland, gently undulating fields of green rise up to meet pure blue sky at the horizon. As far as the eye can see, huge dairy cows with their black-and-chestnut-colored markings dot the fields. Hanging from each cow’s massive neck is one of the most recognizable symbols of Swiss farming culture: the Treichel…
Read MoreEach autumn, mountain dairy cultures across the world celebrate the end of a long, productive season. Nobody does it better than the Swiss…
Read MoreOne crisp, autumn Saturday in Charmey, Switzerland, hundreds of cows descend from alpine pastures to the villages in the valley below. Accompanied by the dairy farmers and families that care for them, they will walk for up to 12 hours to complete their journey. A raucous festival is going on, and the cows are the stars.
Read MoreOnce the coolest food trend in the country, then the ultimate symbol of dining kitsch, fondue is making another comeback. Truth is, it never should have fallen out of favor to begin with…
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