American Heddi Nieuwsma has been living in the French-speaking part of Switzerland since 2012. Since her arrival, she has developed a passion for Swiss cuisine. On her blog Cuisine Helvetica, she shares her recipes, stories and travel experiences. Heddi works tirelessly to make Swiss cuisine (which is more than cheese and chocolate!) known internationally. She published Swiss Bread (2020) and Sweet & Swiss (2022) with Helvetiq. Sweet & Swiss won gold in the dessert and pastry category at the Swiss Gourmet Book Awards.