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From the kitchen

Weekly planning, seasonal cooking and Swiss shopping — kept short, meant practically.

Shopping List Template: Free Template for Switzerland

Free printable shopping list template, organised by category to match Migros and Coop store layouts. Plus: tips for the perfect weekly shop.

Well-organised shopping list on a wooden kitchen counter next to fresh vegetables and a pen

Colourful family dinner table with various dishes, salads, and fresh bread

Planning · 8 min

20 Meal Plan Ideas That Every Family Will Love

No more 'what's for dinner?' — 20 tried-and-tested meal plan ideas for Swiss families, organised by theme days. Simple, delicious, and practical.

Meal prep containers with portioned meals on a kitchen counter, ready for the week

Planning · 9 min

Batch Cooking for Families: Cook Once, Enjoy All Week

Batch cooking saves Swiss families time, money, and stress. Learn how to cook once and eat well all week — with recipe ideas and practical tips.

Fresh, affordable ingredients on a wooden table in a Swiss family kitchen

Shopping · 8 min

Cooking on a Budget in Switzerland — Smart Saving Tips

Discover how to cook affordably in Switzerland. 8 practical strategies for families to eat well on CHF 600–900/month without sacrificing quality.

Fresh seasonal vegetables and fruit at a Swiss weekly farmers market

Seasonal · 8 min

Seasonal Cooking in Switzerland — The Complete Guide

Seasonal cooking in Switzerland: discover what's in season when, where to shop locally, and how seasonal recipes help you save money and eat better.

Raclette table set with melted cheese, potatoes, cornichons, and colourful vegetables

Shopping · 6 min

Raclette Shopping List: Everything You Need

The complete raclette shopping list for 2–8 people: cheese, sides, quantities per person, and shopping tips for Migros, Coop, and cheese shops in Switzerland.

Open fridge full of fresh vegetables and fruit in a Swiss kitchen

Shopping · 8 min

Food Waste in Switzerland: How to Save Food Every Day

Switzerland wastes 2.8 million tonnes of food per year. Discover how meal planning and 7 practical tips can help you reduce food waste and save CHF 500–1,000.

Thermomix on a kitchen worktop next to a tablet showing the Cookidoo app and a handwritten weekly meal plan

Planning · 6 min

Cookidoo Meal Plan: Plan Your Thermomix Recipes Smartly

Learn how to turn your Cookidoo recipes into a weekly meal plan and automatically generate a shopping list — perfect for Swiss families.

Weekly meal plan on a kitchen table with fresh ingredients and a notebook

Planning · 7 min

How to Create a Weekly Meal Plan — in 4 Simple Steps

Create your weekly meal plan in just 4 steps. With a template, shopping list, and tips tailored to Switzerland. Start for free.

Family table with a colourful weekly meal plan and fresh Swiss ingredients

Planning · 7 min

Weekly Meal Plan for Families: A Stress-Free System That Works

Create a weekly meal plan for your family in just 15 minutes. Includes a sample Swiss family meal plan, practical tips, and how to get picky eaters on board.

Smartphone with shopping list next to fresh groceries on a kitchen table

Shopping · 8 min

Shopping List App for Switzerland — The Complete Comparison 2026

Which shopping list app suits your family best? We compare the top apps for Switzerland and show how to go from recipe to list automatically.

Family cooking together in a Swiss kitchen

Planning · 3 min

Meal Planning for Families in Switzerland — A Complete Guide

Learn how to create a weekly meal plan, save time on grocery shopping, and reduce food waste as a family in Switzerland.

Mother and child cooking together in a bright kitchen, the child stirring a pot and laughing

Seasonal · 9 min

Cooking with Kids: 5 Simple Recipes for the Whole Family

Cooking with children is fun and builds healthy eating habits. 5 easy recipes, practical tips, and how a meal plan helps make it work.