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YukonJen in Switzerland

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Where to pick your own fruits & vegetables in Switzerland

Where to pick-your-own fruits and vegetables in Suisse Romande

25 June 2019 by YukonJen

fresh fruit & vegetable season is upon us. Strawberries are just the beginning. Here is a map of where you can pick-your-own fruits and vegetables in Suisse Romande.

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Cuvée Romaine — full of vivacity and persistence!

21 June 2019 by YukonJen

It was my mother-in-law’s birthday last week. I know she wouldn’t want me to tell you which one, so I’ll just let you guess. I will, however, introduce you to her special wine. In 1999, my father-in-law created a special this wine for her: Cuvée Romaine. It is named for my mother-in-law. Cuvée (blend) and …

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Fresh local producers in Swiss Romande

Where to buy direct from the farm in Suisse Romande

13 May 2019 by YukonJen

You asked for it. I researched it. Here is the most complete list of opportunities to buy fresh, local, and direct from growers and farmers in Suisse Romande. Here is an interactive map of where to find local producers or where to buy direct from producers in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. (Click the top …

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Le verre d'amité

Le verre de l’amitié

27 April 2017 by YukonJen

Date:     1960 – 1969. Lieu:    St-Luc, Anniviers. Source:  http://www.notrehistoire.ch There are so many things to like about this picture. The first thing which drew me to it was the title: “Le verre de l’amitié”. Which translates to English as: “A glass of friendship“. A glass of friendship! Isn’t that exactly what you should …

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Simply wine chez Domaine Piccard

26 February 2017 by YukonJen

I arrive in my car and try to park without disturbing the car traffic or foot traffic at Domain Piccard. Jean-Christophe Piccard is sitting on his step tying his boot lace. “Vous êtes arrivée au bon endroit?” Are you in the right place? he asks me. I remind him I made an appointment to interview …

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Boss Beer in Bossonnens

24 November 2016 by YukonJen

I was driving home from the déchetterie and I saw a sign for Boss Beer. “Ooooooooo,” I think. “Craft beer. A NEW craft beer.” Have you seen it? Have you tried it? Do you like it? I do. Although—I am a bit biased, because I can see the facility from my living room. Go Bossonnens! I can’t …

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Kale, tuna, and white bean salad

31 January 2016 by YukonJen

A tasty, hearty winter salad for #foodlovers I stayed with some friends in Ottawa for a bit during the summer of 1999. Glenn was doing his kayak-outfitting thing then and was also the stay-at-home parent. He would make lunch for us (his daughter Rachel and myself). One day, he made this super-tasty, warm, dark green …

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Mushroom caviar

24 December 2015 by YukonJen

My new Christmas Eve tradition: mushroom caviar … The best part about this recipe is that it requires 1 tbsp (15 ml) of white wine. As if I need an excuse! Of course I opened a bottle of Caprice du temps Humagne blanc. As my father-in-law says: “Humagne blanc, toute la vie, toute la nuit!” INGREDIENTS …

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Opportunity to walk it off — before you taste

7 May 2015 by YukonJen

If you are somebody who likes to hike it off before you start, here is a hike that according to Google, takes about an hour: from Sierre to Domaine Caprice du Temps (in Miege). Be prepared for the hills and the spectacular views.  Good news is that there is a fantastic restaurant in Miege (Le …

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Humagne Blanc–Toute la nuit, toute la vie

6 May 2015 by YukonJen

Caprice du temps Humagne Blanc. A wine varietal native to Valais,Switzerland, my father-in-law–Hughes Clavien–is renowned for his rendition of this wine. It also happens to be his favourite and he is often heard saying: “Humange Blanc: toute la nuit, toute la vie!” (Humange Blanc: all night long, all life long). We often drink this wine …

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Vins du Valais, Caves Ouvertes

4 May 2015 by YukonJen

Mark your calendar folks… 14, 15, and 16 May 2015. Domaine Cave Caprice du Temps will have their entire cellar available for tasting. 19 wines from their menu…and may a few special ones. Almost 50% of their production are indigenous Swiss varietals: ‪#‎petitearvine‬, ‪#‎cornalin‬, ‪#‎humaneblanc‬, #humagnerouge…we have this #päen (Savignon blanc) that is so lovely and …

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“Derrière chaque vin il y a un personnage. Mon vin est moi.”

1 June 2014 by YukonJen

Portrait du vigneron encaveur Ludovic Paschoud qui nous présente son domaine et nous parle de son vin. A portrait of a wine grower from Lutry, Ludovic Paschoud, who talks about his passions. His vines. His wines. His words.

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Cave Caprice du Temp sur Canal 9

Wine of the week: Caprice du Temps Ermitage (Canal 9 in Valais)

28 January 2012 by YukonJen

They’ve just reviewed one of my in-law’s wine on Canal 9 in Valais: Cave Caprice du Temps, Ermitage. Some quotes from the review: “Good wine doesn’t need to be talked about.” and “This wine reflects the face of the place and the heart of the winemaker.” (Roughly translated). Here is a link to the write …

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A day at Caprice du Temps (family-owned winery in Miege, Switzerland)

2 July 2009 by YukonJen

After a day exploring Zermatt and the Matterhorn, we arrive Thursday evening at Caprice du Temps, my friend’s family’s winery.  The next day, they have their portes-ouvertes for their clients at their winery. His brother (the winemaker) pours the wine. His god-father mans the cheese under the heat. They explain, this meat – this viande …

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