La romandie, switzerland

  ​The kitchen is open-

My mother's maternal ancestors were French-speaking Swiss, which might explain my inherent inclination toward speaking the language and never meeting a cheese or chocolate I didn't like. Until we can experience these pleasures in western Suisse- Romande, which includes four solely French-speaking cantons, three bilingual cantons where both French and German are spoken, and where mesmerizing beauty oozes alongside Gruyère and Emmentaler, enjoying a bubbling fondue on a cold winter evening at home is the next best thing.

Le coup du milieu: Shots of Kirsch halfway through to aid digestion

La religieuse: the final remnants of bottom crust to be savored and shared

​Fondue Suisse

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Cro​ûte au Fromage Suisse  | Absinthe

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Filet de Truite  | Nüsslisalat

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Rösti Valaisanne

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​Papet Vaudois

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Carac

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SIDE DISH

​The Swiss were not the first to make portable timepieces, but rather Germany and France, respectively. It was Switzerland's position of neutrality during 16th century  religious conflict that attracted watch makers from other parts of Europe seeking a more stable economic climate.

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​Kitchen Traveler is the creative brainchild of Michele McMurry and husband Doug, who together recreate global flavors from their cozy galley kitchen in San Antonio, Texas. While our passion for wandering and savoring is not new, our appreciation for such experiences ─ that for now remain on hold ─ is deeper than ever.

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