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Sweet + Swiss
A culinary journey of Switzerland in 45 irresistible recipes
Desserts from the heart of Europe
Switzerland has an incredible collection of sweet recipes, including crisp hazelnut biscuits, pear hand pies and rich chocolate tarts with an unexpected green icing. Sweet + Swiss brings together 45 recipes and stories for cakes, pastries, tarts, breads, and more from author Heddi Nieuwsma, an American food writer living in Switzerland. With beautiful photos and highlights from all four linguistic regions - German, Italian, French and Romansh - this book helps you discover a delicious melting pot of culinary influences. Learn how to make candied walnuts with a spiced sandalwood sugar, provocatively shaped jammy rolls and a « salty » yeasted cake among other treats. In addition, journey to five acclaimed Swiss restaurants - an alpine hotel, a vegan restaurant, a Michelin-starred establishment, a historic chalet and an island grotto - for some extra-special creations, and a tour of Switzerland's landscape and culture. Some recipes are classic interpretations of beloved Swiss desserts, while many others are little known beyond this spectacular alpine country.
Easy-to-follow recipes from all over Switzerland, with imperial and metric measurements
Fascinating stories behind beloved alpine specialities and traditional ingredients
Insider tips for culinary travel in Switzerland, and beautiful photos for cooking and baking at home
Swiss desserts will warm your heart. 
