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5 European Ski Regions That are Perfect for a Weekend Trip

scenic winter ski resort in alps austria
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The biggest obstacle to planning a short ski trip is the travel time. You want to maximize your hours on the slopes, not on a transfer bus. The secret to perfect ski weekends is choosing a region that’s easily accessible from a major international airport. In this article, eliminate the long drives and show you five European ski regions where you can land on Friday afternoon and be clipped into your skis by Saturday morning. Continue reading 5 European Ski Regions That are Perfect for a Weekend Trip

Experience Switzerland’s Alpine Wonders: Unforgettable Vacation Packages

scenic view of the mountains
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Switzerland, a land of soaring peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and picturesque towns, is a dream destination that captures the imagination of nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts alike. With our carefully crafted vacation packages, we invite you to embark on a journey of exploration through Switzerland’s alpine wonders, where you can immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring landscapes and vibrant cultural heritage for which this country is renowned.
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Product Review: MilkBoy Swiss Chocolate Drink

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MilkBoy Swiss Chocolate is a brand I know from their many years exhibiting at the Summer Fancy Food Show, where their extra-rich and creamy chocolate bars win all the Sofi Awards. If you’re wondering why that is, it’s because MilkBoy chocolate is made with sustainably-farmed milk sourced from the Swiss alpine mountain region, so it just makes sense that  it is the best, because who else is doing that? Continue reading Product Review: MilkBoy Swiss Chocolate Drink

HR Giger’s Birth Machine Baby

Birth Machine Baby
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The Birth Machine Baby sculpture pictured above was photographed by me in the Last Rites Gallery in Manhattan, which has a number of original HR Giger pieces on display. Giger, who passed away in 2014 at the age of 74, is perhaps best known in popular culture as the designer of the Alien creatures in the film franchise of the same name, or, if you are a bit older, the designer of the cover of Emerson, Lake and Palmer’s 1973 epic prog rock masterpiece, Brain Salad Surgery. But his career was about so much more than that.
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Roth Introduces New Flavored Raclette Cheeses!

Roth Mediterranean and 5 Peppercorn Raclettte
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Do you like melty cheese? I sure do. You might recall that back in February I attended the Winter Food Fete, where I was introduced to Roth Raclette cheese, and thus began a new love affair with most delicious melty cheese I have ever tasted.

In addition to their original, Montanella Raclette, Roth has introduced three new flavors this Spring, including Mediterranean – with garlic, black olives & sundried tomatoes – Five Peppercorn, and Roasted Garlic. Holy Cows Milk!

Here’s a bit of insight as to why Raclette is such exceptionally delicious cheese: by combining Swiss traditions and the finest Wisconsin milk, Roth creates each flavor variety of Raclette cheese – which is characterized by a firm texture, pale-yellow color and scattered small openings.

Roth Raclette Melting

Roth Raclette has a mildly nutty and distinctive, aromatic flavor that intensifies when heated – which makes Raclette ideal for melting. At Food Fete, Roth Cheese Representatives served samples of the Raclette is its meltiest state, on small rounds of bread after heating it briefly in tiny iron skillets. Seriously, it was cheese heaven.

Roth Mediterranean Raclettte

Obviously, I asked to receive samples to review for the blog, and they were happy to oblige. Over the past weeks I have been especially enjoying the Mediterranean variety, as I find that the addition of Olives and Sundried Tomatoes enhances some of my favorite foods on which I enjoy eating melted l cheese.

Raclette Cheese on English Muffin with Sausage

On a chilly Saturday afternoon I made this lunch of melted Raclette on a toasted English muffin, served alongside a grilled chicken apple sausage. It was the most delicious lunch. You almost cannot do better than this. It follows that Raclette makes insane grilled cheese sandwiches.

Roth Raclette on Pasta

I enjoy eating pasta and it is easy to make at home. Raclette is an ideal substitute for the standard go-to pasta toppers such as mozzarella or parmesan cheese.

Raclette Cheese on Meatballs

Raclette crumbles very well; good to know if you do not feel like washing your cheese grater (hereon.biz electric cheese graters guide can be a useful one). Here are some meatballs I made with sauce and Raclette cheese crumbled on top. Delish!

The bottom line is that Raclette is simply delicious cheese and you surely will be thrilled with its taste and texture should you choose, like me, to just be a cheese purist. If you care to be a bit more adventurous, however, Roth’s website has lots of delicious recipes for cooking with Raclette cheese that you can explore at This Link! Buy Roth Raclette Cheeses online or find a retailer in your are Right Here.