Monthly Archives: December 2010

Vineyards in the Valais – A Brief History

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

THE IRON AGE (800 – 15 BC) The First Traces of Wine Long before Roman times, wine had already been part of the consumption habits of the local elite. It is very likely that our neighbours in North Italy and … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2010 by
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The Ski Season in Nax Mont Noble!

Posted on December 18, 2010 by

Today 18th December 2010 the lifts have opened for the longest season ever in the history of the Télé-Mont-Noble lifts. After the fresh snow that fell yesterday conditions are great! The lifts will not close before April 25th 2011. for … Continue reading →

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Thermographic comparison between a straw bale house and a traditional building

Posted on December 15, 2010 by

Thermogram of a straw bale building in the foreground and a traditional building in the back. The bale are 120 cm thick. The picture was taken with a thermal imaging camera to display the loss of heat through the exterior … Continue reading →

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Straw bale construction – FAQ

Posted on December 13, 2010 by

A straw bale house? Won’t it collapse? No, bales of straw are made to bear weight. Tests at the HTW Chur showed that straw bales could be loaded with 15 t/m² and the tests showed no damages. A house made with straw? … Continue reading →

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The Maya Project on Facebook

Posted on December 11, 2010 by

We are on facebook. Click here to join the Maya Guesthouse Project http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=100001418975807

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Filled Cutlets of Veal Valais Style

Posted on December 10, 2010 by

Today we would like to continue with our series “Culinary Valais” and introduce the Filled Cutlets of Veal Valais Style You need: 8 cutlets of veal, 60 g each 4 slices of raw ham 4 slices of raclette cheese 20 … Continue reading →

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The cholera in the Swiss Alps!

Posted on December 3, 2010 by

With this dish we would like to begin a little series of Valais recipes and specialties. Today I am glad to introduce a pie which is very typical in the Valais. It is a potato-leek-pie with the remarkable name of  “Cholera”. Where … Continue reading →

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Daily Outlook December 2nd

Posted on December 2, 2010 by

The Rhone Valley Looking West – looking East (village side)

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Daily Outlook December 1st

Posted on December 1, 2010 by

The Rhone Valley Looking West – looking East (village side)

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