Before you substitute all your dietary supplements with Lindtt chocolate and chunks of Gruyere, let's introduce you to some of the other specialties that the Swiss kitchen has to offer.
Raclette is cheese melted over fire and served with potatoes and pickles, while Fondue is a bubbling pot of the same good stuff only flavored with garlic and kirsch served with bread.
Rostii is shredded potato sautéed until golden brown. Breads in all regions are usually of superior quality. Regional specialities in Switzerland include viande sechee from Valais. This particular dish is also popular in Grisons where it is called Bundnerfleisch. It is made from dried beef or pork meat which is cut wafer thin and served with pickled spring onions and gherkins.
Swiss sausages make for filling and cheaper "fast food" while on travel. While there is not a very wide range of tastes and flavors, the foods that do form the staple diet are hearty and sumptuous – and truly Swiss in nature.