Switzerland · Travel

Visiting Emmental Show Dairy in Affoltern im Emmental 

Think cheese and it is very likely that Switzerland comes to your mind. A country where cheese making is integral to its culture, Swiss cheese is as famous as its world-renowned watches, chocolates and mountains. Deeply ingrained in the country’s identity, livestock farming is one of the main occupations of Swiss farmers who have been… Continue reading Visiting Emmental Show Dairy in Affoltern im Emmental 

Switzerland · Travel

Le Gruyère – the legacy of cheese making in Gruyères, Switzerland

Just like its breathtaking scenery, Switzerland is synonyms with its delectable chocolates and cheese.  One of the country’s most famous hard cheeses Le Gruyère is named after the medieval town of Gruyères located in the Fribourg canton of Switzerland. Native and exclusive to the region of Gruyères since 1115 AD, Le Gruyère is being manufactured since then… Continue reading Le Gruyère – the legacy of cheese making in Gruyères, Switzerland