Mandelbärli: a Bern classic Bern's emblem, the bear, also features in the city's cuisine. For decades, the Bernese have enjoyed Mandelbärli ("almond teddy bears") made from almonds, sugar, butter...
Ämmitaler Ruschtig: quality Bärau i.E. Ämmitaler Ruschtig ("Emmentaler Rustic") is the name of a quality label awarded to the finest foodstuffs from the Emmental. The region may be best known for the cheese...
Berner Platte: a gourmet celebration Ham, bacon, spare ribs, knuckle of pork, marrowbone, sauerkraut, beans, potatoes: the Berner Platte ("Bernese platter") is a gourmet feast whose creation can be dated...
Züpfe: Sunday special Bern's traditional Sunday bread is Züpfe, an ornate plaited loaf that has its origins in traditional farmers' cuisine. It is made of bread dough with added butter and...
