Geneva Region – The cardoon (French: "cardon") is a thistle-like vegetable cultivated in the Geneva Region and neighbouring canton Vaud. It tastes of artichoke and is popular especially during colder months baked in a gratin sauce... meer
Geneva Region – This delicate fish of the char family is known as Lake Geneva's... meer
Geneva Region – These pastry cases filled with pear compote... meer
Cardon: a unique vegetable
Geneva Region – The cardoon (French: "cardon") is a thistle-like vegetable cultivated in the Geneva Region and neighbouring canton Vaud. It tastes of artichoke and is popular especially during colder months baked in a gratin sauce (gratin de cardon). The cardoon was introduced in the 17th century by Huguenots who had fled to French-speaking Switzerland.
L'omble chevalier: knightly
Geneva Region – This delicate fish of the char family is known as Lake Geneva's "knight of the fish", and has been part of the city's gastronomic heritage for centuries. It is traditionally prepared with butter, Geneva white wine, egg yolk and cream. As the fish only thrives in clean water, its presence is a good indicator of the ecological health of the lake.
Rissole aux poires: fruity and sweet
Geneva Region – These pastry cases filled with pear compote are a Geneva speciality, traditionally prepared at home by families over the Christmas period. For the filling, a special variety of pear is used – the poire à rissole – which makes these treats especially fruity, juicy and sweet.
