Pepin Dinner at Bouchon
Maureen booked us a table at a special event at Bouchon to celebrate Jacques Pepin. Thomas Keller and Pepin are apparently good friends. Pepin painted the menu by hand. The sausage dish was our favorite!
Connolly Ranch Auction
Another fantastic evening at Connolly Ranch with good friends, good wine and good food by Bob Hurley.
Backyard Barbecue
After the Earthquake, we decided to get together with a few of our friends (Venters and Adderleys) for a barbecue in the back yard. We were also able to celebrate Bernard and Anton’s US Citizenship.
Easter
Bacon and Egg breakfast sandwiches, Church, Grilled leg of lamb, Easter egg hunt, Movie on the couch, Bike ride, Quesadillas and soup, Game of Thrones, perfect Easter day.
Chiarello Polenta
Eight of us went to Michael and Eileen Chiarello’s home in St. Helena to enjoy their famous ‘Polenta Party’. What a great experience. Eileen is on the board of directors for Connolly Ranch in Napa and they donated this dinner at an auction…
Maureen’s Birthday Dinner
We had a dinner party to celebrate Maureen’s birthday. 10 adults and 8 kiddos. It was a blast. Appetizers – Laine brought some charcuterie and Tracy brought some homemade Epi bread First Course – Bistro Jeanty cream of tomato soup…
Connolly Ranch Auction
Maureen and I went to the charity auction at Connolly Ranch and had an absolute blast. Over-spent of course, but it was for a good cause. The ranch is only about half a mile from our home, so we just walked…
Fremont Diner – Sonoma
Went to breakfast at the Fremont Diner in Sonoma with Bruce, Danny, Luc and Melody. Shrimp & Grits, Brisket and Potato Scramble, Biscuits & Gravy, Pancakes, Waffles, Apple Doughnuts, Fried Oysters, wow…
Cochon555 Heritage Fire
Maureen and I went to Cochon555’s Heritage Fire event in St. Helena on Sunday afternoon. Bruce and Danielle were pouring their Three Clicks at the event, and got us tickets. The venue was stunning (under the trees at Charles Krug…
Bastille Day!
We had quite the celebration today! French Nephew visiting, started with French Toast, watched the Tour de France take on Mont Ventoux, then had lunch at Bistro Jeanty, and dessert at Bouchon Bakery. We are now officially Frenched!