In Italy’s Valle d’Aosta, I ducked into a tunnel carved into the side of a mountain. Once a copper mine, it now holds thousands of wheels of Fontina DOP, one of the Alps’ most storied cheeses. The ...

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(NATIONAL) — Ham and Swiss is a classic combination for a reason. The saltiness of the ham combines perfectly with the rich, nutty flavor of the Swiss cheese. But for those who think that the American ...

It’s 9:30 a.m., and my stomach is already growling as I hike along a narrow ridge in the Swiss Alps. To my left, clusters of wild herbs and ripe berries glint in the August sun. To my right, the ...

When the rural inhabitants of Swiss and French mountainous villages devised a warming winter dish incorporating their local cheese and white wine, little did they know it would become an international ...

When the rural inhabitants of Swiss and French mountain villages devised a warming winter dish incorporating their local cheese and white wine, little did they know it would become an international ...

As the saying goes, if it’s not broken, don’t fix it. I agree with this philosophy, but with one caveat: You can always add more cheese — especially when making a potato gratin. A potato gratin is a ...

Every September, dairy farmers herd cattle from high-alpine pastures back to the villages where they reside for the winter and celebrate the occasion by roasting cheese over a fire Michelle Tchea - ...

According to research from Inghams Ski (a holiday company, so they definitely have skin in the game), online search interest in ‘Alpine cuisine’ have risen by 51% . Well, of course they have. As soon ...