Knowitall.ch readers are being offered the chance to try out a range of natural wellness drinks produced in Switzerland using fresh spirulina, organic fruit and Alpine herbs (see offer at end of article).
Currently regarded as a revolution in the nutrition and health sector, spirulina microalgae are known to have outstanding nutritional properties, with long-term benefits that combine to combat stress and fatigue while at the same detoxifying the body and strengthening the immune system. They are also believed to aid weight loss and digestion as well as improve both hair and skin.
Generally taken in dry powder, tablet or pastille form, spirulina is now being produced for the first time as a fresh drink by the Swiss company, SpirAlps SA, based in Vétroz, Valais. Since the nutritional properties of spirulina are considered to be much higher when taken fresh, Spiralps drinks are a true innovation in terms of wellness and, crucially, are also much pleasanter-tasting than the dried form.
How often do you stop and wonder what's behind the food you eat every day…how it is made, who makes it and where the ingredients are sourced from?
Food labels in supermarkets go a long way to satisfying our curiosity about the provenance of the food we buy, but what about those special, authentic dishes you experience when travelling abroad or, very occasionally, when dining in a top restaurant with dishes produced by a locally or even world-renowned chef?
Recognizing a gap in the Swiss market for top quality food created with passion and with a story to tell, Italian entrepreneur and amateur food connoisseur, Luigi Matrone, has just launched a subscription service for authentic, curated fine food delivered directly to members' homes throughout Switzerland each month. Set up with the help of 4 other Italian shareholders, Edmond’s Cuisine, is targeted at members keen to discover everything there is to know about the food they are eating, all of which has been sourced from small artisanal producers, carefully selected from different locations around the world.
Looking for some menu ideas for the Swiss Mother's Day on Sunday, 10th May? We have hand-picked a few in the area that would be delicious and memorable. Remember that tables get booked up relatively fast so unless you want to go for a last-minute pizza then we suggest contacting venues as soon as possible!
French Mother's Day will be on Sunday, May 31st. Most restaurants in France will be offering some special menu on that day. Popular restaurants get booked up fast.
This list is compiled by region.
Enter our competition to win a Fr. 150.- voucher towards lunch or dinner at the hotel’s Seventy5 restaurant during Spring Week, from 19 to 26 April.
Spring is in the air at the Crowne Plaza Geneva!
From 19 to 26 April 2015, the Crowne Plaza Geneva is organizing a series of spring-related events including:
• Flower Cuisine at the restaurant Seventy5
• Spring Breakfast at the Bar
• Afterwork at the Bar on 23 April from 18h to 21h.
• Spring Brunch on 19 and 26 April
• Spring Contest on the hotel’s Facebook Page
….and most importantly of all for knowitall.ch readers, the chance to win a Fr. 150.- voucher towards lunch or dinner at the restaurant Seventy5 between 19 and 26 April! You can find more details about the competition at the end of this article.
10% discount for new customers on their first order!
Since she first set up Safran Cuisine in 2010, caterer Fiza Khan has been continually exploring new ways to bring the spicy and exotic flavors of her dishes into our homes. Indeed, her freshly prepared, home-made Indian and Pakistani meals are renowned within the local community!
In addition to catering for private and business events, Fiza also runs a series of cooking courses, designed to teach amateur chefs new culinary skills in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. She also runs regular workshops for children during the holidays – details of new courses are posted regularly on her website.
