Cookie Exchange Ideas
Are you looking to host a cookie exchange party? Are you wondering what to take? Get some cookie exchange ideas and invite friends to join…
The Best Corporate Food Gifts
With more at stake than the rest of your gift-giving, corporate gifting is something you want to do right. Let us help you find the…
Back-to-School Lunch and Snack Ideas
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. Here is…
What Is Birthday Cake Flavor?
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?…
Yule Log History: Swiss Rolls, Jelly Rolls & Other Rolled Cakes
Cakes come in many shapes, sizes and flavors. Yule log cakes are some of the most popular rolled cakes decorated for Christmas. But, how do they compare to…
The Perfect Dessert Idea for Parties: Petits Fours
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.…
Christmas Food Gift Guide
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!…
Holiday Traditions and Stories
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…
Halloween Party Dessert Ideas
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.…
Healthy Snack Gift Baskets Ideas
Gluten-free (or sugar-free) desserts are only the beginning for health-conscious gifting. With nuts, dried fruits, and other foods, a healthy snack food gift box is…
The Original Wisconsin Cheese Gifts Company
Wisconsin makes more cheese—and more different types of cheese—than any other state. No wonder The Swiss Colony is America’s original source for gourmet cheese gift…
What Are the Healthiest Nuts for Snacking?
There are many types of nuts…but what are the healthiest types of nuts to eat? Learn the facts about healthy nut snacks. On December 22,…
Thanksgiving Ham Dinner: How to Serve
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…
History of Jelly Beans: What Are They, and What Are They Made of?
What are jelly beans made of? When were jelly beans invented? Learn the history of jelly beans, including Jelly Belly® — by far the world’s…
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…
History of Petits Fours: Luscious Little Layer Cakes
The history of petits fours (often Americanized to pettifor) goes back hundreds of years. But, what are petits fours? Learn the origin of petits fours…
Cheese Days in Monroe, Wisconsin
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,…
How to Make Iced Coffee and Cold-Brew Coffee
Cold-brew coffee is the newest coffee trend…and iced coffee is pretty awesome, too. There’s a difference between the two, and they’re both easy to make.…
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 your lifestyle is more…
Gifts for Candy Lovers: National Candy Month
Celebrate National Candy Month with a gift of gourmet candy for someone special. However, no matter the time of year, gifts for candy lovers are…
Mother’s Day – History, Church & Gifts
Mothers have been celebrated throughout the centuries, with deep ties to Sundays, church & gifts. Those traditions continue today as mothers are recognized with presents…