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Summer 2023: Why Morzine should be on your bucket list

April 22nd, 2023 Morzine

It’s fair to say that Morzine is pretty popular when it comes to the winter. However, between you and me, summer here in Morzine is spectacular. We’re not talking mild mannered strolls and the occasional sunny day. We’re talking mountain biking and freshwater swimming; landscapes bursting with nature; long hot…

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How to Make Yogurt From Scratch

April 3rd, 2023 Food

At AliKats, we supply all of our catered chalets with homemade yoghurt. To make this quantity we use a yoghurt machine, but the principles of homemade yoghurt are incredibly straightforward and don’t require anything fancy if you’re making it in small batches.

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How to Make Ice Cream From Scratch

April 3rd, 2023 Food

Now, I don’t need to convince you that homemade ice cream is delicious. All ice cream is delicious. What you may not have considered, however, is the pure, unadulterated freedom that making your own ice cream gives you. You want triple chocolate cookie dough, salted caramel and a peanut butter…

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How to Make Butter From Scratch

April 3rd, 2023 Food

Butter is a familiar face in the weekly household shop, but it’s actually really easy to make at home, and it’s unbelievably versatile. Rich and creamy, you can absolutely taste the difference, and it requires a mere 2 ingredients!  

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How to Make Cheese From Scratch (Ricotta and Paneer)

April 3rd, 2023 Food

There’s something about making food from scratch that just hits that wholesome spot. It encourages us to use fresh, local ingredients; we explore new flavours and techniques; and it’s the perfect excuse to just slow it all down and savour the joys of cooking.

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Morzine chalets with incredible views

March 17th, 2023 Morzine

Morzine is surrounded by breathtaking mountains. They are a constant, beautiful companion no matter where you are or how you fill your days, so trying to choose which of our chalets boasts the best view is a harder task than you may think. We’ve compiled a list of favourites based…

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Drought & climate change: Facing the hot tub issue head on

March 10th, 2023 Sustainability

There’s no doubt that a soak in the hot tub with friends is the perfect end to a day on the slopes, and for this reason a hot tub has become a natural prerequisite for a chalet holiday. However, the sustainable growth of our business, as well as the ski…

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The Best Vegetarian and Vegan Food in Morzine

March 8th, 2023 Food, Holiday Tips, Morzine

As head chef at Alikats, and a strong advocate of veggie and vegan cuisine, I’m always on the lookout for great food which is both delicious and inspiring. Now I know what you’re thinking – the French Alps don’t seem like a natural habitat for fantastic plant-based food – but…

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