Mixing cultures & tastes

The Swiss have learned that to exist is to co-exist.

Being a confederation, they have learned this out of necessity as the entire basis of the country’s existence sits on the premise that together they are stronger.

In a country that speaks German (well Swiss German), French, Italian and Romansh, cooperation is key and we were hoping that it would be just as noticeable in the food.

And somehow it was.

With French influence, the raclette is a cheese and potato lover’s delight.

Swiss raclette portion

And if you really love intense cheese tastes you should have some fondue! We had it with the Donzé family and the communal experience just adds to the whole experience.

A bit more German in style is the Rösti.

I had it with bacon and egg and somehow it felt like having breakfast for dinner. Hmmm… the jury is still out on that one.

Bacon and egg Rösti

Switzerland is also a very desired country for people in search of better economic conditions. With them comes their cuisine.

This was particularly visible to us after a bit of a hike to Harder Kulm at Interlaken. We’d been walking for about 3 hours and had worked up quite an appetite when we decided to head for the first restaurant we could find.

The result was multiculturalism embodied.

I’m actually happy, trust me!

French onion soup, Turkish kebab and Portuguese beer.

How about that!