BERN, SWITZERLAND – One of the most famous drinks of 19th century Europe finally has its place at home in Switzerland, with a decision by the Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG) Thursday 16 August to give IGP status to the names Absinthe, Fée verte and La Bleue. IGP (indications géographiques protégées), officially known as Protected […]
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Note to readers: Vinea primer; back to work
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Swiss wine fans will have noticed a slowdown in my writing in recent weeks; a broken toe and wrenched knee took their toll on my time, but I’m now back to work. You will find, starting 16 August, a series of short articles that will give you the basics of Swiss wines, […]
Introduction to Swiss wines, guided visit to Vinea
International judge, writer and Swiss wine specialist makes your Vinea visit easier GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Join GenevaLunch editor and Swiss wine specialist Ellen Wallace for a personalized introduction to Switzerland’s fine wines during a 70-minute visit Saturday 1 September to the beautiful outdoor Vinea Swiss wines fair, in cooperation with Vinea: The CHF60 fee will […]
Thanks for the Cosmo years, Helen
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The last paycheck I received from Cosmopolitan came while I was living in Switzerland, five years after I stopped writing about lust, sex, single girls and other hot Cosmo Girl topics, having moved on to motherhood and less sexy wet diapers. It was a $300 check for the Hungarian Cosmo reprint rights, […]
Tickle your tastebuds at Lausanne’s food fest
LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND – Here’s one great excuse to visit one of the nicest cities around Lake Geneva: food! Lausanne is the featured city for the strangely called: 2012 Swiss City of Taste. As part of this yummy culinary festival there will be plenty of opportunities to try out new flavours and enjoy gourmet walks and […]