AROUND VÄTTERN
Västergötland Möte n Mat Människor
They have Känsla (Feeling)
Västergötland Möten Mat Människor
Ingrid Eliasson Bill Mason
son Ingrid Eliasson & Bill Ma 02/04/2019 15:31
New book on foods from Västergötland Province
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If you are looking to go on excursions with a food theme on the west side of Lake Vättern, there is now a new book from Isaberg Publishing House in the series Mat Möten Människor (Food Meetings People). Last year, a book was published with focus on Lake Vättern. This year, the book is about the Province of Västergötland. Here is an excerpt from the book.
As we drive into Hjo, we catch a glimpse of Lake Vättern. The water that unfolds before us has a deep, blue colour. The town has a beautiful collection of old wooden houses with their courtyards, narrow streets, and a generous marketplace. Along the shores of Lake Vättern, in addition to the spectacular buildings and a lovely marina, you find the famous cabanas. Känsla, a restaurant and deli, is owned by the wonderful, generous, and enthusiastic Lena Gustafsson. “My employees mean everything to me”, she says, and they really do look like a close-knit team. Ricardo and Andreas cook the food and Pernilla serves it. Born in Portugal and brought up in Switzerland, Ricardo brings international influences. It is thus no coincidence that moules-frites have become such a famous dish here. They also offer an extensive menu of dishes that sound absolutely delicious, as well as a carefully selected assortment of wine and beer, just as you would expect from a fine restaurant like this one. Lena really wants her guests to treasure their time at Känsla and encourages them to enjoy the moment without disruptions (yes, we’re talking about mobiles on the table!). Dogs are also welcome. Local guests come here, as do guests from near and far, and they are so disappointed when we don’t have any tables available. This is also the practice venue for the local darts team who meet here for happy hour beer and to practice on the four dartboards.
Sounds just about the right amount of serious. As we leave, Lena gives us piles of cheese and chutney from her wonderful selection of local produce. Something we happily enjoy at home while reminiscing about at our cosy visit to Känsla.