La Villa Noire

La Villa Noire A luxurious private apartment and chef’s table inside this stunning Mid Century Modern home.

View from the upstairs balcony this morning. Fall in all its glory (and rain and fog) has arrived. We’ve cut the grass f...
21/10/2025

View from the upstairs balcony this morning. Fall in all its glory (and rain and fog) has arrived. We’ve cut the grass for the last time this year, pulled up the raised beds, weeded the herb patch and will let the leaves fall where they may so the insects have protection through to the spring. Ready for sweater weather and candle season. 🍂🍁🌰🐿️

Homemade chili 🌶️ sauce ready for a one month fermentation.
28/08/2025

Homemade chili 🌶️ sauce ready for a one month fermentation.

David’s daughter and her friend came for a visit this weekend so it was lunch on the terrace today. Hints of Asian flavo...
13/07/2025

David’s daughter and her friend came for a visit this weekend so it was lunch on the terrace today. Hints of Asian flavors through all the dishes. I have a bumper crop of Thai basil and it adds such a bright and fresh taste to everything. On the menu - pork loin with a ginger scallion sauce, Chinese cabbage and white peach salad with peanuts and herbs, sautéed Japanese eggplant with garlic chili sauce, smacked cucumbers with sesame seeds and steamed rice.

Was time to trim the   on the terrace today. Hoping for a second bloom. Meanwhile, I’ll dry these out for sachets.
11/07/2025

Was time to trim the on the terrace today. Hoping for a second bloom. Meanwhile, I’ll dry these out for sachets.

Had the privilege of cooking for our guests last night so decided to make a party of it and invite some friends over to ...
02/07/2025

Had the privilege of cooking for our guests last night so decided to make a party of it and invite some friends over to share in the food. Loads of fresh herbs from our garden as well as local heirloom vegetables. The star was the beautiful Limousine steaks we brought back from France. Another hot but beautiful Swiss summer night

Summer evenings on the terrace magic moments in our happy home.
02/07/2025

Summer evenings on the terrace magic moments in our happy home.

A perfect event  best kick off to summer ever. 🥂🍾
06/06/2025

A perfect event best kick off to summer ever. 🥂🍾

Finally had a bit of sun yesterday which means a long lunch on the terrace. It’s always so rewarding to have family visi...
25/05/2025

Finally had a bit of sun yesterday which means a long lunch on the terrace. It’s always so rewarding to have family visiting and filling this big house with joy and laughter. The summer season has officially started at La Villa Noire.

Picture yourself here. Relaxed, listening to the river, enjoying the spring sun.
11/05/2025

Picture yourself here. Relaxed, listening to the river, enjoying the spring sun.

Want to know all the cool places where the locals go? I’ve got you covered with a very detailed map complete with notes....
08/05/2025

Want to know all the cool places where the locals go? I’ve got you covered with a very detailed map complete with notes. Just send me a message and I will send you the link. 🔥🍕🥾🚴‍♀️⭐️🍇⛱️

I love beans. I have loved them my entire life. Making a pot of beans brings joy. These did not disappoint.
26/04/2025

I love beans. I have loved them my entire life. Making a pot of beans brings joy. These did not disappoint.

Post Easter Shepherds Pie 🥧 served with sautéed kale from the garden. And of course HP Sauce for the Brit in the family....
26/04/2025

Post Easter Shepherds Pie 🥧 served with sautéed kale from the garden. And of course HP Sauce for the Brit in the family.

Couldn’t resist the sales - beautiful Swiss raised lamb gigots on sale at 50% off. A gigantic one went into the freezer for later and half of one became supper last night. I did an easy slow braise in the oven the day before and then shredded it for the pie. I was able to use all the jus leftover from our Easter lamb to really enrich the base. Topped with homemade mash and grated cheddar and Gruyere. Popped open a bottle of Bordeaux and enjoyed our Friday night in.

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Montreux
1815

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