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.
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…
Petits Fours
Petits Fours
Dec 14 2022
Petits Fours have been holiday traditions for decades, but they’re not just for Christmas. In addition to our tried-and-true classic assortments, you’ll find Petits Fours in the fresh flavors and pastel colors of spring and the earth tones and warming spice notes of fall.
Butter Toffee
Butter Toffee
Dec 13 2022
Every single piece of Swiss Colony Butter Toffee is hand-poured, hand-fashioned and hand-packed for homemade care in every bite, and a melt-in-your-mouth flavor bursting with buttery goodness—the best you’ve ever tasted! In fact, our Butter Toffee is so mouth-wateringly delicious, it won the Wisconsin State Fair Seal of Excellence…but the most important awards it wins are in the hearts and minds of our customers.
Holiday Gift Basket Ideas to Create Memories
Holiday Gift Basket Ideas to Create Memories
Dec 07 2022
Take a look at holiday gift basket ideas that will be big hits this holiday season.
Food Gift Basket Ideas for Everyone
Food Gift Basket Ideas for Everyone
Dec 07 2022
Gourmet gift baskets are a great holiday tradition and make a great gift for almost everyone on your Christmas list. And, they don’t even have…
Traditional Christmas Candy: Old Fashioned, Hard & Soft
Remember the Good Old Days? Marzipan candy, maple walnut fudge, and good old-fashioned hard Christmas candy add traditional flavor to holiday celebrations. Christmas celebrations are…
Military Care Package Ideas for Soldiers
Military Care Package Ideas for Soldiers
Dec 04 2022
The best gift baskets for military men and women are those that provide a taste of home. We’ve got great care package ideas for soldiers.…
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 Best Christmas Gifts for Chocolate Lovers
The Best Christmas Gifts for Chocolate Lovers
Dec 01 2022
Chocolate lovers aren’t that hard to shop for…but you don’t want Christmas to get predictable and boring. We’ve got ideas for the best chocolate gifts.…
Christmas Care Package Ideas
Christmas Care Package Ideas
Oct 22 2022
Holiday f ood care packages are one of the best ways to send Christmas cheer across the miles – whether back home, to college, or…
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…
Healthy Snack Gift Baskets Ideas
Healthy Snack Gift Baskets Ideas
Sep 19 2022
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
The Original Wisconsin Cheese Gifts Company
Aug 23 2022
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 Is Fruitcake? An Enduring Holiday Tradition
What Is Fruitcake? An Enduring Holiday Tradition
Aug 23 2022
People love to make fun of this seemingly indestructible Christmas classic, but what is fruitcake? Where did fruitcake come from? All we know is that…
Summer Sausage: A Wisconsin Tradition
Summer Sausage: A Wisconsin Tradition
Aug 23 2022
What is summer sausage? There are many out there, but there’s only one Swiss Colony BEEF LOG…star of meat and cheese gift baskets for more…
What Are the Healthiest Nuts for Snacking?
What Are the Healthiest Nuts for Snacking?
Aug 23 2022
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
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…
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…