Holiday
Premade Easter Baskets: Convenience Meets Tradition
The history of Easter baskets is filled with tradition. Premade Easter baskets leave more time for finding Easter eggs and a chocolate bunny. Easter is…
How to Cook & Serve a Traditional Easter Ham
How to Cook & Serve a Traditional Easter Ham
Jan 10 2023
Want to put together a fabulous Easter ham dinner menu? We’ll teach you how to bake a ham, carve it, and build a traditional menu…
Holiday Traditions and Stories
Holiday Traditions and Stories
Oct 17 2022
The Swiss Colony has been delivering holiday traditions since 1926, and we’ve been part of those traditions for thousands and thousands of families. Here are…
Thanksgiving Ham Dinner: How to Serve
Thanksgiving Ham Dinner: How to Serve
Aug 23 2022
Looking for new Thanksgiving dinner ideas? Want to know what to serve with ham? We’ll take you beyond the traditional turkey meal with a much…
Best Types of Ham: Which Do I Buy for the Holiday?
What is the best ham to buy for Easter or Christmas, or any season? Do you want a smoked ham? A honey ham? We’ll show…
Share Your Spring Holiday Traditions and Stories
Share Your Spring Holiday Traditions and Stories
Apr 13 2022
The Swiss Colony has been making gift giving easy since 1926. We’d like to know if we’ve touched your family over the generations. Do you…
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Apr 08 2022
Looking for unique gift ideas your mom will really appreciate? Mother’s Day food gifts are always great, but the best gifts are the ones that…
Share Your Holiday Traditions and Stories
Share Your Holiday Traditions and Stories
Dec 10 2021
The Swiss Colony has been delivering holiday traditions since 1926. We’d like to know if we’ve touched your family over the generations. Do you have…
Christmas Food Gift Guide
Christmas Food Gift Guide
Nov 15 2017
Food Gifts for Christmas Shop our Christmas Gift Guide and discover “buy now, pay later” Christmas gift ideas that are easy on your holiday budget!…
Cheese Days in Monroe, Wisconsin
Cheese Days in Monroe, Wisconsin
Aug 08 2016
The Swiss Colony has been selling cheese since 1926, but there’s even an older tradition in its hometown. It’s Green County Cheese Days in Monroe,…
Halloween Dessert Ideas for the Perfect Party
Halloween Dessert Ideas for the Perfect Party
Dec 04 2015
Halloween party themes can be silly or spooky—and delicious—with unique tablescapes and a clever selection of seasonal desserts for the kid in all of us.…
Father’s Day Food Gifts and Other Great Ideas for Dad
What to get Dad for Father’s Day? Put down the necktie! We’ll help you out with great Father’s Day food gifts and other ideas. Mothers…
The Origin of Mother’s Day…and Gifts That Show You Care
Mothers have been celebrated throughout the centuries and continue to be recognized with presents and homemade gifts every Mother’s Day. It’s the thought that counts.…
Valentine’s Day and Chocolate: History and Gift Ideas
Valentine’s Day and chocolate have a long history together. Learn all about it, and get some sweet Valentine’s Day gift ideas! Chocolate and roses are…
Dessert Ideas for Parties with Petits Fours
Dessert Ideas for Parties with Petits Fours
Dec 03 2015
If you’re looking for dessert ideas for parties, bite-sized petits fours in a variety of colors and flavors are perfect for any time of year.…