 We
haven't fled from the big city to come here to the countryside,
but were born here and we are proud of our roots and traditions.
La Cerreta is a place to meet people of culture from all walks
of life, travelers interested in getting to know people.
At La Cerreta we offer the harmonious surroundings to help people discover
new energy and what is really important in life. The philosophy of our
guesthouse is to become a part of the traditional farmers way of life.
We offer you a slice of Maremmana culture, the cooking, horse riding,
the agriculture, excursions, and artistic and cultural activities.
We put you up in old houses built of stone that are predominant here
in Pian delle Vigne. Furnishings are simple, using old restored furniture,
a large communal dining area with a fireplace, and a simple, attractive
atmosphere.
The
cooking is inspired by old Sassettan recipes, with a wide range
of variety of dishes, from "peasant" fare to banquet.
We've reconstructed the conditions suited to farm cooking.
It was towards the end of the seventeenth century that the
farm cooking developed, using self produced ingredients,
with abundance of herbs, pulses, cereals, and for festive occasions,
the meat of farmyard animals. There was no money of course to buy things.
From these humble beginnings was born a wonderful home cooking based
on produce in season, nothing wasted, & prepared by taste & trial, & a
wide variety of flavours. At La Cerreta we have kept the original ideas,
using our own produce & whatever is in season, either what is from
our own farm, or gathered from the surrounding woods, such as mushrooms,
herbs & wild plants ( nettles, juniper, chicory, borage, myrtle) & wild
fruit ( chestnuts, blackberries, rose hips, elderberries etc.)
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