Grape Harvesting around Geneva
It’s nearly time for the grape harvest, or vendange. For those of us living on the outskirts of Geneva it is a beautiful time of year that eases the pain of summer coming to an end.
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The Lesser Known Swiss Foods
“How did you pass your Swiss test if you don’t know DAR-VIDA?”
Don’t Miss: Geneva’s Caves Ouvertes this weekend!
This coming Saturday, May 28, Geneva’s 90+ wineries open their doors to introduce the newest vintages during the annual Caves Ouvertes (“Open Cellars”) from 10:00 until 18:00. It’s a day devoted to celebration, community, and of course plenty of wine tasting!
Second Choice Produce at Discounted Prices
I arrived expecting a small shop filled with bruised and pitted produce but instead I had to ask why their products were considered second choice. The vegetables looked better than my grocery store and the fruit had a few small blemishes. He replied that these winter vegetables were too large and the lettuce was in surplus.
Chocolate Boutiques in Geneva
If I could live in any building in Switzerland, it would be by my favorite boutique chocolate-maker, Philippe Pascoët, in …
Don’t Miss: Russin Harvest Festival This Weekend
This weekend, don’t miss the annual Fête des Vendanges (grape harvest festival) in Russin, near Geneva. Over two days, enjoy …
Geneva’s Outdoor Markets and Food Trucks
Recently, Geneva introduced a new website that serves as a resource for information concerning the 28 markets (marchés) and 6 …
Don’t Miss: Fête de la Tomate this Weekend in Carouge
This weekend, don’t miss the annual Fête de la Tomate celebrating all things “tomato” in the Carouge neighborhood of Geneva! …
Don’t Miss: Geneva’s Caves Ouvertes this weekend!
This coming Saturday, May 30, Geneva’s 90+ wineries open their doors to introduce the newest vintages during the annual Caves Ouvertes …
Hats Off To Spring! The AIWC’s Annual Spring Luncheon
Last Friday, members of the American International Women’s Club of Geneva gathered at the Restaurant du Parc des Eaux-Vives to …
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