Switzerland: Fresh Fruit Séré/Quark Cheese Mousse

Published by Wednesday, August 1, 2012 Permalink 0

by Jonell Galloway

In Switzerland, séré, as it is called in the French-speaking part of the country, or quark, as it is called in the German-speaking part, is a fresh cheese similar to curd cheese or cottage cheese and to ricotta, but the process of making it differs somewhat. Milk is first soured, then warmed until the desired degree of denaturation of milk proteins is met. It is then strained, so that it is smooth in consistency.

It is good eaten simply, with fresh fruit and a touch of sugar, but it can also be used for cooking.

When summer fruit is so abundant, this fresh fruit mousse makes for a different way of eating it.

You can buy either the full-fat version or a low-fat one. The full-fat version will be marked séré de crème in supermarkets; the full-fat version will be marked séré maigre or quark “maigre,” meaning low-fat. For this recipe, it’s best to buy it homemade from the cheesemonger or the full-fat version.

If séré is not available in your area, follow this easy recipe to make it yourself.

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Food Art: This Side of the Matterhorn: Valais apricots, by Jenn Oliver

Published by Thursday, July 19, 2012 Permalink 0
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Rosa’s Musings: In Sync with the Seasons: Baked Apricots Stuffed with Almond Paste

Published by Tuesday, July 17, 2012 Permalink 0

by Rosa Mayland

INCREASE YOUR GASTRONOMIC EXPERIENCE BY EATING IN SYNC WITH THE SEASONS

Baked Apricots 2 bis The Rambling Epicure Rosa's Musings Rosa Mayland

With the arrival of hotter weather, I am thrilled that some of my favorite fruits are starting to grace (super)market stalls. They are so fabulous that I can never get enough of them. Not one week goes by without me making either pies, pastries, cakes, trifles, crumbles, clafoutis or cobblers in my itsy-bitsy apartment kitchen.

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Switzerland: Cucumber and Tarragon Salad Recipe

Published by Monday, July 16, 2012 Permalink 0

Jonell Galloway, Editor, The Rambling EpicureSwitzerland: Cucumber and Tarragon Salad Recipe

by Jonell Galloway

Spontaneous Cuisine: A Swiss Recipe

When the days are hot and sultry, few things can be as refreshing as a cold cucumber salad, especially this classic cucumber and tarragon salad. In Switzerland, we make it with sour cream and tarragon, while in France they cook the cucumbers slightly and then add crème fraîche and chives.

This salad goes perfectly with a grilled chicken breast or any white fish. It also goes perfectly with smoked or natural salmon, in which case you might want to replace the tarragon with fresh dill or dill seeds.

 

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Switzerland: Looking for a Farmers Market in Geneva?

Published by Saturday, July 14, 2012 Permalink 0

Click here for Geneva Tourism’s list. Take a look at this photo documentary of what’s on offer at Swiss farmers markets.

 

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Switzerland: Summer in Geneva

Published by Saturday, July 14, 2012 Permalink 0


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by Jonell Galloway

OUR LATEST DISCOVERY

Hotel Intercontinental Geneva Pool and Poolside Restaurant

Every weekend the Hotel Intercontinental Geneva opens its large outdoor swimming pool to the public. The poolside restaurant serves light, healthy, inventive dishes, such as vegetable tempura (shown below) and mezzes, as well as healthy drinks such as the Detox Smoothie (shown below). They use local and Swiss ingredients as much as possible, buying them directly from farmers and producers and working in close conjunction with OPAGE, the Geneva cantonal promoters for agriculture, so the vegetables and fruit are of a surprising freshness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The price is 50 CHF for the entire day during the week, and 90 CHF on weekends. It is best to reserve ahead, since on nice sunny days people head for the lake or pools, and Geneva is lacking in large outdoor pools. The spa is right next door and poolsiders, and it is also available pool guests.

 

 

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Would you like to join The Rambling Epicure team?

Published by Thursday, July 5, 2012 Permalink 0

Join The Rambling Epicure Team

The Rambling Epicure is a daily international food chronicle, and the first online newspaper to follow global food trends and news.

Based in Switzerland, The Rambling Epicure joins the voices of some of the best food and wine writers and artists from around the world interested in promoting a mindful, responsible approach to real food shopping, cooking, and eating, as well as food politics, safety, history, art, literature and philosophy.

Our ambition is to feature contributions in numerous languages, with all articles being translated into the common language, English, conveying the differing points of view of chefs, home cooks, and diners of different cultures.

Our ambitious goal is to cover food and wine from every corner of the globe. We are still looking for writers and artists/photographers.

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Spontaneous Cuisine: Lacquered Pork Tenderloin, Roast Potatoes, Ramp/Ramson Recipe

Published by Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Permalink 0

From the archives

Lacquered Pork Tenderloin, Roast Potatoes & Ramson Recipe

by Jonell Galloway

Ramson and wild garlic leaves, as we call them in Switzerland, are in season, so now is the perfect time to make this recipe. The season doesn’t last long, so don’t tarry. If you don’t have ramson, or Allium ursinum,  in your area, try ramps or Allium tricoccum, which will produce a similar taste.

The sweetness of the lacquer and the tart acidity of the ramps give this recipe a lovely balance of opposing flavors. The roast potatoes serve as a neutral taste that makes the contrasts less shocking.

 

Spontaneous Cuisine: Lacquered Pork Tenderloin, Roast potatoes & Ramps Recipe

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Spontaneous Cuisine: Scallops, Green Asparagus and Strawberry Balsamic Sauce Recipe

Published by Friday, April 13, 2012 Permalink 0

by Jonell Galloway

 
From the archives
 

Spontaneous Cuisine: Scallops, Green Asparagus and Strawberry Balsamic Sauce Recipe

This is another low-fat, high-fiber meal that fits perfectly in to any weight loss plan. All these ingredients are available as of late April in Switzerland.

 

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Food Art: Chocolate Hunting Dress, Salon du Chocolat Zurich, Switzerland

Published by Monday, April 2, 2012 Permalink 0
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