The Leading Resource for Entertaining Tips and Handcrafted Food Gift Ideas
With a history of selling fine Wisconsin cheeses, hams and sausages since 1926 and the largest hand-decorating bakery in the country, The Swiss Colony is America's premier resource for gourmet food gifts...from traditional fruitcakes to delicate petits fours and gift boxes and baskets brimming with sweet and savory treats.
We have established this learning center to present more in-depth knowledge of our products than is available in our catalog—the very first and longest-running specialty food catalog in the United States. In addition to providing food history and entertaining tips, of course, we hope it inspires you to think of The Swiss Colony when you need gift ideas for the holidays or any occasion.
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.…
Back-to-School Lunches and Snacks
Back-to-School Lunches and Snacks
Dec 04 2015
Back-to-school lunches and high-protein snacks for kids are a snap when you keep meat and cheese on hand, along with fresh veggies and fruits. Back to…
Healthy Summer Snacks: Ideas for Active Lifestyles
Looking for healthy summer snack ideas? We’ll help you lighten up for the time of year when you wear less and are more active. Ah,…
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.…
Birthday Cake Flavors…Every Day!
Birthday Cake Flavors…Every Day!
Dec 04 2015
Thanks to creative flavor designers, birthday cake flavors are not just for cupcakes, or even cake…or even your birthday. So what is birthday cake flavor?…
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.…
What Is Butter Toffee? Meet Wisconsin’s Famous Treat
What is butter toffee? In Wisconsin, sweet cream butter, almonds and pure milk chocolate are how toffee is made into an award winner. The Swiss…