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Decorative pink and white dobosh torte on a white platter, with a slice displaying the many layers, and fruit garnish. 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…

Assorted Petits Fours on a white plate with a cup of tea. Share Your Spring Holiday Traditions and Stories

The Swiss Colony has been making gift giving easy since 1926. We’d like to know if we’ve touched your family over the generations. Do you…

Yellow spring flower towers with boxes displaying a beef log, cheese, chocolates, mixed nuts, candies and more. Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Looking for unique gift ideas your mom will really appreciate? Mother’s Day food gifts are always great, but the best gifts are the ones that…

Spring Food Gift Ideas (Lookbook)

Browse Spring cookies, colorful Petits Fours and other handcrafted favorites to find delicious Easter food gifts…or treats for any occasion!

Family gathering around the dinner table with a turkey at holiday time Share Your Holiday Traditions and Stories

The Swiss Colony has been delivering holiday traditions since 1926. We’d like to know if we’ve touched your family over the generations. Do you have…

Unshelled and Shelled Pistachios in red Swiss Colony tins. Are Pistachio Nuts Good for You? (& Other Pistachio Facts)

For National Pistachio Day, learn the health benefits of pistachios and other pistachio facts. Also, where do pistachios come from? How do you pronounce pistachios?…

Cardinal Tower Christmas gift boxes filled with popcorn, chocolates, Petits Fours, nuts, sausage, and mustard. Food Gifts

Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin’s dairy country, The Swiss Colony began by bringing fine regional cheeses to a wider audience. And nothing goes better with cheese than our very own summer sausage recipes. Add handcrafted pastries and candies from our bakery, and you’ve got endless combinations of holiday treats. Each assortment provides a delicious sampler of our best-selling products to liven up any party or delight a treasured friend or family member.

Christmas Fruitcake on a white platter, sliced to show the density of nuts and candied fruits inside. Fruitcake

We’ve all heard the jokes about how fruitcakes are passed down through the generations. But while fruitcakes really will last for months with proper storage—even more with an occasional application of brandy, rum or whiskey—it’s the tradition of the fruitcake that has the most longevity. This rich treat has been around in one form or another since Roman times.

Neapolitan petits fours in a spring green box with a small pedestal plate displaying cut samples to show the layers. Mini Desserts: a Big Trend in Sweetness

Mini cakes and other bite-size desserts are making a big splash in the food world. See why mini desserts like petits fours are perfect for…