Day: May 30, 2022

SAZZ – soap 100% vegan and made by hand from pure natural components

Mathew James

A few weeks ago, a good friend visited me and brought me a small, delicately peppermint-scented package. Inside was a bar of soap. “SAZZ” was written on it in big letters. “SAZZ?” I looked at my friend questioningly and she replied, “Yes, “Soap Andrea Ziegler Zurich” super nourishing, wonderfully fragrant and 100% vegan, just right for your demanding skin, you will love this natural soap.” And so much in advance: She was to be proved right! Naturalness, the traceability of raw materials and the protection of the environment have always been very important to me. I…

Ardmore – extraordinary materpieces of ceramic craftmenship

Mathew James

Ardmore ceramic artworks have been recognized as modern-day collectables by auction houses Christie’s, Bonhams and Sotheby’s, and can be found in art galleries, museum and are sought after by Ardmore collectors around the world. Prized for their craftsmanship, realism, and whimsy, Ardmore pieces artworks are immediately recognisable, and have become the treasured anchors of interior d.cor schemes in homes where beauty and authenticity are bywords for exceptional taste. Recent highlights include collaborations with French fashion house Herm.s and a collection of wallpapers with celebrated British manufacturers Cole & Son.   Ardmore was founded by F.e Halsted in KwaZulu Natal,…

Oona – pure Swiss Alpine Caviar

Mathew James

The Tropenhaus Frutigen is writing a piece of caviar history. The world of pleasure has become richer by a new delicacy with the “Oona” pure mountain water caviar. Fully in accordance with the philosophy of the Tropenhaus Frutigen, the first Swiss caviar makes its appearance in the market in a natural and sustainable manner, produced with the finest craftsmanship. Tropenhaus Frutigen rears two species of sturgeon for caviar and fish fillet production, enabling it to offer two different kinds of high-quality caviar. Oona Caviar (No. 101, 102, 103) from Siberian sturgeon (acipenser baerii) and Oona Osietra Carat…

The Sachertorte world’s famous chocolate cake

Mathew James

The Sachertorte belongs to Vienna like the Prater, the Hofburg, the Spanish Riding School or the Fiaker coaches. For lovers of sweet delicacies, a visit to the traditional luxury Hotel Sacher on Philharmoniker street in Vienna is therefore a must, because only here is the legendary “Original Sachertorte” served. The history of the Sachertorte begins when Prince Metternich commissioned his court kitchen in 1832 to create a special dessert for himself and his high-ranking guests. “That he may not discredit me tonight!”, the prince is said to have admonished his staff.…

Visit to Cédric Schweri at De Toren private cellar

Mathew James

The De Toren wine estate preserve an exclusive heritage and spoil the international market with extraordinary wines. “My own wine, my own beer, my own meat and all served to the guests in my own restaurants” is Cédric Schweri’s goal. The grandson of Denner founder, owns several excellent restaurants in Switzerland, Mexico and Argentine. Here he serves his own Ambos beer and, for some time now, also the wines of the top South African winery De Toren, of which Cédric Schweri is the majority owner. With the purchase of a farm…

Nafilia – Vegan and cruelty-free halters

Mathew James

Leather has been the standard material for riding equipment for many years. Nafilia now offers you a modern and sustainable alternative: high-quality halters and bridles made from vegan materials. Nafilias durable, timeless designs are the result of eco-friendly and social choices and are driven by passion and creativity. All of the materials which Nafilia use come from renewable raw and recycled materials, regardless of whether it is a biodegradable leather substitute or a sustainable fabric. Caroline Liss, founder and owner of the manufacture, wants to create the best possible products…

Michael Hollaus – The master of sweet seduction

Mathew James

Do you love refined desserts? How about, for example, “Marinated watermelon with lovage espuma and cream cheese ice cream”, “Potato with cassis with dark chocolate coating” or are you more enthusiastic about “Persimmon with coffee and Jerusalem artichoke”? You can enjoy these and even more unusualdessert creations at the Interalpen Hotel Tyrol in Telfs, Austria. The head patissier of the 5-star superior hotel is Michael Hollaus, who was named Patissier of the Year 2021 by Gault&Millau Austria. Michael Hollaus knew very early on that he wanted to become a patissier. After a classical apprenticeship as…