The dazzling saga of the Panzani house: a small family business that became a multinational
This week, the Tourist Office brings you the fourth article in its series of portraits of local personalities who have left their mark on local and even national history. The character we are sketching today is called Giovanni Ubaldo Panzani, founder in Niort of a small family pasta business that has become a multinational! Giovanni Ubaldo Panzani, born…
Scofa: a sacred cake!
Scofa. But what is hidden behind this mysterious name? Nothing could be simpler, these are the initials of all the ingredients present in this cake. Let me explain: S for Sugar, C for Caramel or Cream depending on the version, O for Egg, F for Flour, A for Almond. Scofa looks like a mille-feuille. The sheets are made from meringue dough on…
Mogette is amazing!
We all know this famous white bean called “mogette” for some, or “ingot” for others. But, if today I am talking to you about this dried vegetable it is for a good reason: September is the month of its harvest. But in reality, do we really know this vegetable? Presentation… 01. Origin The importation of beans into France goes back…
The little restaurant at the Ornithological Park
If you are curious, you have noticed that the ornithological park “Les Oiseaux du Marais poitevin” in Saint-Hilaire-la-Palud is one of the must-sees in our region. With its 70 species of birds as well as abundant flora spread over 8 hectares, our eyes have something to marvel at. But, today, if I come to talk to you about this, it is because there…
La Grimolle poitevine, we're licking our lips!
When I was asked to write an article for the blog, the idea immediately came to me to make a recipe. As an amateur pastry chef, it was an opportunity to demonstrate my know-how to my colleagues. However, there was still one thing to find: what to do? We are in the middle of apple season, I already had my main ingredient. After reflexion,…
Angelique, marquise of plants
Taking advantage of a few days of vacation in the heart of green Venice, Mr Loyal your servant decides to discover the surroundings. For my trip, I bought an IGN map at the tourist office to guide me through this labyrinth of greenery. And also a topo-guide, a very beautiful work full of information on history, traditions,…