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The bestselling Swiss cookbook available in English, now with more than 100 photos. Food blogger Andie Pilot takes readers on a photographic tour of her favorite recipes - some just like her grandmother made and some modern takes on Swiss classics. Along the way she illuminates many of Swiss cuisine's curiosities. This new edition of the classic Helvetic Kitchen is the best introduction to Swiss cooking available in English.
Set children on the tracks of Basel's best ghosts and monsters with this thrilling tour of Basel's old town. Six stories lead through the narrow alleys to a basilisk, a magic swan, a medieval duel and much more, while engaging maps feature what still remains of the old city. Accompanying activities give kids a chance to add their own creativity to the fun. So take this book and head to Basel's streets - all you need is a pencil. Have fun!
Set children on the tracks of Bern's ghosts and monsters with this active guide through the old city. Five stories lead through the narrow alleys to a haunted house, a child eater, naughty gargoyles, buried treasure and much more. Engaging maps point out interesting facts about the old city. With this book, Bern's streets turn into a guaranteed fun adventure! By Bern Münster Tower caretaker Marie-Thérèse Lauper.
What's the risk of a Swiss tsunami? Could Swiss gold sink the Swiss navy? How many lives does a tunnel cost? You might never have thought you wanted to know what happens to a corpse in a glacier, or how much heroin costs in Switzerland, but once you dip into these 66 fascinating Q&As, you won't be able to put them down.
The Landscape of Swiss Wine introduces readers to Switzerland's wines and the extraordinary landscapes that give rise to them. Sue Style explores how vine cultivation has shaped the landscape down the centuries, and introduces the reader to Switzerland's best winemakers.The most comprehensive guide to Swiss wine and vineyards available in EnglishAn unbiased and authoritative survey of Switzerland's finest vintagesFeaturing 50 vineyards from Switzerland's six main wine regionsIncluding information on tasting visits, walking and sightseeing'Wines to watch out for' point towards the best wines to taste and to purchase
The most incisive writing about Switzerland from the world's most creative minds: from Tolkien to Tolstoy, Petrarch to Prince, Julius Caesar to George Sand. They wrote of wars and money, poverty and peaks, dances and prisons, wolves and fleas. "O Switzerland!" deftly weaves together over 450 first-hand accounts to paint a dazzling and disturbing portrait of an enigmatic land.
Fill your day with Swiss-themed drinks--with illustrated recipes for every occasion!Let bestselling author Andie Pilot take you on a thirst-quenching journey through the world of Swiss drinks! With almost a hundred recipes for every time of day, there are drinks for enjoying at home or when it's time to celebrate. With many pages of playfully illustrated instructions and beautiful photos of the finished products, this is a book for anyone who knows that drinks can be the highlight of any gathering.Find out the secret of Swiss milk, and how to make the most of it--with delicious hot chocolates, milkshakes, and frothy coffees. Journey through picturesque farms, whose fruit orchards provide apple cider, as well as every imaginable kind of fruit schnapps. A peek in the forests will find drinks flavored with pine boughs, and lead to the most notorious Swiss drink of all--the green fairy, absinthe.Andie introduces you to Europe's highest brewery and smallest vineyard, as well as the delicate alpine herbs that feature in everything from syrups to spirits to the country's legendary ice teas. No tour of Swiss drinks is complete without learning the secrets of après-ski: lots of booze, whipped cream, and a coffee that's set alight.Throughout the journey, Andie takes readers behind the scenes at distilleries and breweries, talking to the people who craft the drinks, with stories about alchemists, Cesar Ritz, and the dogs of Hospice du Grand-Saint-Bernard. Whether you need a love potion, a drink to conjure a Christmas-market feeling, the perfect wine to serve with your fondue, or just a family-friendly treat, there's a Swiss drink for everyone.
An insider recommends the 44 most unmissable museums, galleries and art fairs in SwitzerlandSwitzerland is one of the leading destinations for modern and contemporary art. Swiss Art's insider recommendations take you to the best. From masterpieces to unknown gems, this portable book guides readers to stunning small collections in the Alps and world-class exhibits in more than a dozen cities. It includes the country's oldest museum, Musée Rath in Geneva, and the world-renowned Art Basel, which sets new benchmarks every year.With more than 100 full-color photos to give you a taste of what's to come, Swiss Art will inspire your next art tour through the world's favorite postcard country. And Zurich-based Swiss-Canadian journalist Katrin Gygax highlights not only the best and most unforgettable, but also what makes a visit fun: the story behind the collections, the secret surprises, and, of course, the best snacks, tips and treats. It's a book for any art lover who can't stop exploring.The first book in Bergli's Swiss Art and Design Collection--insider recommendations for the best Switzerland has to offer.
A tongue-in-cheek guide to Switzerland from that nation's best-known CanadianEmily has been in Switzerland for 12 years and has taken the whole integration thing a bit too far. She uses Aromat. She knows how to play the alphorn. She has even come in 13th place in a Jass tournament. Her entertaining videos about her experiences in Switzerland have been viewed more than 15 million times on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.Now she is finally sharing her knowledge in print. Emily Explains the Swiss includes everything from Apéro to Cows, all the way through to Heidi, Jass and Znüni. Illustrated by PanpanCucul (you may recognize his adorable stick figures), this one small book might not tell you everything you ned to know about Switzerland, but it will make you laugh.
Featuring 52 gardens open to the public across Switzerland, Gardens Schweiz / Suisse / Switzerland is the perfect book for avid gardeners, keen botanists, or simply anyone who loves the outdoors. Each garden entry includes a description in English, French and German, as well as important visitor information, must-see recommendations, and more than 100 lush colour photos. Garden designer and journalist Hester Macdonald enlightens readers with dozens of pages on the secrets of Swiss gardening--from choosing the perfect roses to keeping your geraniums flowering all summer long.
Switzerland is a mystery right at the heart of Europe. Bestselling author and cartoonist Sergio J. Lievano (Hoi: your Swiss German Survival Guide) joins forces with journalist Wolfgang Koydl to unravel the enigmas: from Swiss cheese to Swiss politics, alpine fauna to fighter jets, Albert Einstein to Roger Federer. Learning about this odd country has never been so much fun.
The Expert Guide is the bible for your happy and successful life in Switzerland. An ideal book for the newly arrived and the seasoned resident. It contains must-know information on immigration and permits, advice on making friends and immersing yourself in Swiss life, savvy tips on finding the right job, the perfect place to live, on how to save money on your taxes and health insurance, and the best ways to enjoy Switzerland's stunning landscape and its vibrant cultural life. This is the book with everything you need to know to enjoy living in Switzerland.This guide contains all you need to know about living in Switzerland: Arrival, Housing, Work, Swiss facts, Daily life, Shopping, Family, Travel, Health, Money, Laws, Tradition, Food and Drink, Leisure, Social life, Etiquette, Becoming Swiss...
From bestselling author Diccon Bewes (Swiss Watching), comes this photographic tour of the 52 most unforgettable places in Switzerland. A book for both international visitors and local Swissophiles, each double page includes an iconic photo and a lively description. From the Aletsch Glacier to Zurich, and the towns and trains in between (with maybe even a cow or two), the whole of Switzerland is covered, making this a must-have memory of a beautiful country.
With this luxurious book of 80 pen-and-ink designs, the adult colouring book phenomenon definitively arrives in Switzerland. All you need is a set of coloured pencils to immerse yourself in the arts, culture, and landscapes of this majestic land. Cultivate mindfulness, awake your creativity, and join the artistic movement that is sweeping the globe. Hand-drawn, printed, and bound in Switzerland. A true Swiss product!
Switzerland is a monstrous place! Will the terrifying Tatzelwurm eat your pigs and dogs? Can fearless Hannah defeat the dismembered ghost that guards the Aargau treasure? And will Basel's kids be turned to stone?In eight stories and 36 fact-filled pages, Switzerland's monsters come to life, accompanying readers on a tour of topics that range from how to dig a tunnel through the mountains to what makes Swiss chocolate unique.
Mastering the art of being Swiss isn't always easy, even if you're Swiss, but this entertaining instruction manual will help you make it (or fake it). Created by best-selling author Diccon Bewes and Swiss cartoonist Michael Meister, How to be Swiss gives you the low-down on such crucial matters as 'Swiss History You (Almost) Need to Know' and 'Finding Swiss Bliss'. It's the perfect book for discovering how Swiss you are already, and how Swiss you want to be.
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