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Italy, Viganella: Dinner at the Casa Vanni’s Restaurant, La Cucina

Posted on December 22, 2013 | Leave a comment

This post that may inspire you

if you miss idea for the dinner. I’ve never eaten as much as during this short stay in Piedmont! Fortunately there is hiking to compensate! Food is excellent.

And our dinner at La Cucina, cooked by the manager of the beautiful Casa Vanni, is just spectacular (photo above)! now I understand why the Slow Food is an Italian concept. Freshness of the ingredients of the valley, fine flavors and generosity.

We feel that our hostess wants to make us happy. The meal is orgiastic with a great presentation and eight dishes! Yes! Hence many giggles, because all three of us feel out just lunch (few hours before in Antrona!). Mamma mia!

For Gourmets, Here Is The Detailed Menu

1. Primosale alla piastra con melassa / Primosale to the plate with melass. 2. Tartina di segale con lardo di Antrona / Rye sandwich with the bacon of Antrona. 3. Fritelle di verdure con passatelli di ricotta Ossolona / Vegetable pancakes with Ossalona ricotta passatelli (not on the pictures). 4. Insalata di farro con ratatouille / Farro salad with ratatouille. 5. Crespelle con ricotta ed erbette di campo / Crepes with ricotta and herbs of the field. 6. Filetto di trota salmonata con peperoni friggitelli / Salmon trout fillet with friggitelli peppers. 7. Tagliere di formaggi nostrani / Platter of local cheeses (not on the pictures). 8. Tortino di cioccolato fondente con cuore morbido / Dark chocolate tart with soft heart. Last picture (below) : the amazing breakfast the next morning! But impossible for me to eat or drink more than a cup of tea (LOL!).

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Italie, Viganella: dîner à la Cucina, le restaurant de Casa Vanni

Posted on December 22, 2013 | Leave a comment

Si vous manquez d’idée en cuisine,

ces photos vous inspireront sûrement. Je n’ai jamais autant mangé que durant ce court séjour au Piémont! Heureusement qu’il y a les randonnées pour compenser! Tout est excellent.

Et notre dîner à la Cucina, cuisiné par la responsable de la superbe Casa Vanni, est juste spectaculaire (photo ci-dessus)! Ce n’est pas pour rien que le slow food est un concept italien. Fraîcheur des ingrédients du pays, finesse des saveurs et générosité.

On sent que notre hôtesse veut nous faire plaisir. Le repas est orgiaque, la présentation soignée : les plats se suivent sans fin. D’où quelques fous rires : nous avons tous les trois, comme l’impression de sortir à peine de table, dixit le déjeuner-banquet d’Antrona quelques heures plus tôt!

Pour les gourmands et gourmets, voici la carte détaillée :

1. Primosale alla piastra con melassa / Primosale à la plaque de pissenlit avec de la mélasse. 2. Tartina di segale con lardo di Antrona / Tartine de seigle avec du lard d’Antrona. 3. Fritelle di verdure con passatelli di ricotta Ossolona / Crèpes de légumes avec des passatelli à la ricotta d’Ossola (pas de photo). 4. Insalata di farro con ratatouille / Salade d’épautre avec de la ratatouille. 5. Crespelle con ricotta ed erbette di campo / Crèpes au fromage ricotta et des herbes de campagne. 6. Filetto di trota salmonata con peperoni friggitelli / Filet de truite saumonée avec des poivrons friggitelli. 7. Tagliere di formaggi nostrani / Plateau de fromages de la région. 8. Tortino di cioccolato fondente con cuore morbido / Gâteau au chocolat noir à l’intérieur moelleux. Dernière photo : superbe petit déjeuner le lendemain matin! Mais impossible pour moi d’avaler plus qu’une tasse de thé (LOL!).

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Casa Vanni: A Room in Viganella, Piemonte (Italy)

Posted on September 11, 2013 | Leave a comment

After a very long day

among the beautiful gardens of Sacred Mount Calvary of Domodossola, a short hike in Anzuno and a visit in the ancient village of Tappia, what a fantastic surprise when I arrived at the hotel!

If for you too, luxury is defined by scarcity, taste, simplicity and warm hospitality, you’ll soon become addicted to Casa Vanni Dimora storica (historical house). From the exterior, I immediately loved it! THE pearl of my weekend in the Antrona valley, Piemonte!

This small hotel with 5 bedrooms is located in the center of Viganella, a semi-desert remote village that full of charm and surprises. In my room at the second floor, I was conquered by the elegant sober contrast between the ancient thick walls and minimalist modern decor (pictures 1 & 2). Spotless bedding and bath room, with new facilities, where every detail is perfectly thought out (pictures 5 & 7).

Simple almost monastic, but so refined, congratulations to our smiling charming hostess! Big euphoria when I discovered my little terrace with panoramic views of the mountains and village (pictures 3, 4 & 8). The bottom of the air is fresh and invigorating and the moment is magical.