Raclette Stube
Where? Raclette Stube (Zurich Town Hall, Zurich, Switzerland) Map Menu
When? Monday June 19, 2017
Who? Theo
Food Style? Swiss Fondue and Raclette
I'm back in Switzerland, land of cheese and very expensive things. I've already had raclette when I was visiting France, and though it's not really the season to do it, I want to try fondue. I'm here with my travel buddy Theo, so we're going to share a fondue that is half vacherin and half gruyere, with wine and kirsch.
Fondue
Fondue Fribourgeoise - half gruyere, half vacherin cheese with wine and kirsch, with picked onions and gherkins
Holy moly. What a feast we have - potatoes, bread, gherkins and pickled onions on the side to dip into the delicious cheese. It's excellent and the perfect winter warmer, even though it's summer and 30C outside. The alcohol in the cheese is quite noticeable and I love it. The sourness in the gherkin is my favourite thing in front of me, it really brings out the saltiness in the cheese.
The end of the meal is nigh and the waitress offers to extract the cheesy crust from the bottom of the pot. It's accumulated all the saltiness and cheesiness of the meal and it's absolutely delicious. Apparently if you've done it right, the crust should remain intact and in a single piece as you take it out!
It's a wonder that something so simple is so tasty. Theo is pleasantly surprised, he hasn't experienced anything like that at all. I think since I've had raclette, I had an idea of what flavours to expect. In any case, well played, Swiss people, well played.
Posted by Jeremy at 7:43pm on Wednesday July 26, 2017 :: 0 comments :: 
Cafe Creperie Saint Pierre
Where? Cafe Creperie Saint Pierre (Geneva, Switzerland) Map
When? Tuesday May 16, 2017
Who? Me
Food Style? Crepes
I haven't eaten out much in Switzerland, it's very expensive here and they inconveniently do not use the Euro, but also I'm staying with friends so we've opted for some convenient options, like a picnic by the river instead. Today though, I was wandering around the city centre and made my way to the cathedral. Next door is a small creperie recommended by a friend who used to live here. It's very expensive at over CHF10, but I'm hungry so I give it a go.
Crepe
Purée de Pommes Cannelle
The crepe has the perfect texture. Slightly crispy on the bottom and soft and fluffy on the top. There's plenty of cinnamon and icing sugar to go with the stewed apple in the middle. I wouldn't have minded a little bit more sweetness but I'm quite happy with what I have.
They have a huge list of other crepes that I would have liked to try - ones with bananas, pineapple, chocolate, Grand Marnier, rum - next time!
Posted by Jeremy at 8:51am on Saturday June 10, 2017 :: 0 comments ::