Did you know that strawberries have more vitamin C than oranges? They are also one of the only berries that grow their seeds on the outside of the fruit. Did you know the Guiness World Record for the heaviest strawberry was grown by Chahi Ariel (Israel) on recorded on 5 March 2021 and weighed 322g! It measured 18cm long, 4cm thick, and 34cm in circumference.
Nowadays you can find a great selection of strawberry plants to grow your own... but meanwhile make sure to enjoy picking your own at the list of local farms.
We received information that strawberries are available in farms offering a u-pick strawberry system. Local farms will be heaving with fresh produce soon. Opening dates for self-pick farms vary according to the availability of ripe fruits. Please check with individual sites before going. We will update this article as we get new information.
Make sure to bring your own containers to some of the places. Some carry other seasonal items such as rhubarb, raspberries, blackberries, aparagus, tomatoes, and lettuce.
** La Fraisière Feuillasse
10, rte H.-C. Forestière
1217 Meyrin (GE)
022 782 90 58
www.facebook.com/La-Fraisière-de-Feuillasse
Strawberries available from Friday, 1 May 2026. Open daily 8h-18h30. Their FaceBook page is up-to-date on daily produce and you can call the above number for a recorded message about what is available.
** Chez Ludovic
Rte de Rombuet 148
1616 Attalens
079 660 33 65
https://chezludovic.com
Basic schedule for strawberries: daily 8h-21h weather-permitting and what fruit is still available or ripe. Rhubarb is in season right now too. During the days and hours when the strawberries are open, someone from the farm will welcome you at the car park or at the cash desk. Thank you for respecting the instructions. Go to the checkout to weigh (tare) the empty containers.
The guide will show you where to pick. Call the above number for a recorded message about what is available.
Traveling to a different European city each June, World of Coffee is the essential event for coffee professionals – drawing a loyal audience from the global specialty coffee community, more than 80% of whom return year-on-year.
World of Coffee 2025 edition will be held in Geneva's Palexpo, 26-28 June 2025
Following the record-breaking success of World of Coffee in Copenhagen, this flagship coffee trade show is set to welcome over 13,000 coffee professionals from 160+ countries for three days of business, networking, and education. Produced by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), the trade show and conference are proudly supported by Host Sponsor BWT Water + More; Platinum Sponsor Barista Attitude; Diamond Sponsor Nestlé Professional; and Gold Sponsor Alpro. Café de Colombia will be featured as the Portrait Country with unique cultural activations, and a pop-up café experience.
“Geneva is the ideal location for hosting our flagship European trade show, being strategically located in the heart of Europe and a key player in the global coffee market. World of Coffee is renowned for its dynamic atmosphere, engaging exhibits, and cutting-edge insights and our 2025 event promises to uphold this tradition, providing a platform for global collaboration and innovation,” said Yannis Apostolopoulos, CEO of the Specialty Coffee Association. “Geneva boasts excellent transportation infrastructure, world-class convention facilities and is an international hub with exceptional accessibility for attendees worldwide. We’re excited to engage with the vibrant and impassioned Swiss coffee community and SCA Switzerland Chapter to build off last year’s successful World of Coffee Europe event and bring the global coffee community together to exchange ideas, celebrate achievements, and drive the industry forward.”
© Lisa Cirieco 2025 - Zenhäusern tea room in Sion - Monsieur Raclette!
Created in 2005 and organized by the City of Versoix, Festichoc is a family festival showcasing quality chocolate and its crafts. It allows its visitors to taste the creations of the best chocolate makers in Switzerland!
5-6 April 2025: Make sure to go to this 19th edition of Versoix's Chocolate festival! It's a great day out and you will see some spectacular works of chocolate art as well as taste some great combinations. You might even find some new chocolates that become your favorite! There are 100s of little chocolate shops around Switzerland but Versoix only has room for the ones listed below. This exhibit might change your mind about industrial chocolate forever!
A few years ago I bought a chocolate ring: the ring was metal but they "glued" a fancy chocolate to it and I gave it to a friend (see photo below). Other non-chocolate items included beautifully-colored macarons, bags and calculators (chocolate-themed), and candies. One artisan had a box of 10 different chocolates, each accompanied by the name of the best wine to drink to enhance the flavor, another made the biggest easter egg I have ever seen, while another had chocolate truffles the size of footballs!
For this 19th edition, the team in charge of organization continues to implement initiatives to reduce the festival's footprint and develop actions related to sustainable development.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of initiatives undertaken in recent years:
- Access to the festival is completely free, allowing everyone to participate and promoting social diversity.
- Festival-goers are encouraged to use public transport to get around.
- Drinks are only served in reusable glasses with a deposit.
- Food stalls are staffed by local associations only.
- The staff needed to organize and run the festival are hired by young people from the town of Versoix, in order to integrate them into a communal event and give them their first professional experience.
In line with cantonal and municipal policies, and in order to continue to reduce the amount of waste generated by the event, the catering stands will serve food in reusable crockery only.
No deposit will be required for crockery (except for glasses) to facilitate its use.
The public is encouraged to bring their own tableware.
Have you had enough cheese yet this season? I haven’t. Discover these places in the area but remember we can add to this list if you have other great places to recommend.
MONTREUX: TUBE À FONDUE
Grand' Rue 81
1820 Montreux
Reservataions through the website www.thefork.ch
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From 21 November 2024 to 14 February 2025, Open Monday to Saturday, Sunday lunch only.
Fondue au chasselas for Fr. 27.- or the Fondue au Champagne for Fr. 37.-. During the winter season, the unmissable “Tubes à Fondue” take pride of place on the Safran terrace. Enjoy a Swiss fondue, served in traditional fondue pots, while gazing at the lake from the warmth of the amazing glass structure. For bookings of 10 people or more, please email.
BEAU RIVAGE GENEVA: LA TERRASSE ALPINE (photo above)
13, Quai du Mont-Blanc
1201 Genève
Reservations
Menu
Open Tuesday through Sunday until 16 February 2025
Having a fondue in a ski lift (fixed) with a view of Lake Geneva is not a common occurrence. However, the Beau Rivage hotel pulls out all the stops to make this a reality. Reservations necessary. Choose from à la carte or a menu with viande des Grisons, fondue moitié-moitié, and dessert from CHF 79.-.
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