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Sommelier on the Rise in the Golden State

April 2, 2009
Sommelier on the Rise in the Golden State

Saturday We awoke to the last full day of our trip. In addition to listening to Chris singing in the shower, I was also guessing what might be for breakfast downstairs. I have never been a skilled guesser. Oh well. One of my favorite things about staying at a B&B is meeting all the other guests. In general, there tends to be a fairly good mix of clientele. You get your older couple, your fellow younger couple, the group of friends, the mother/daughter, the family, and that’s the large bulk. We actually had all of the above this morning. It’s really fun to hear everyone chat about their adventures, as they are all really different. But enough about that. Let’s get to eatin’. Breakfast this morning was really unique and you’re in luck because I brought the camera this time. I can only imagine what people say when I...

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Reverse Californication

April 1, 2009
Reverse Californication

Friday Day 2 begins in the Valley of Napa. This is a vacation worth waking up early for – especially knowing that a tasty breakfast is on the horizon. I wish I had pictures of the first breakfast but just imagine a poached egg atop an herbed potato with more diced herbed potatoes scattered about. Topped with a lemon-thyme-pepper cream reduction. Let’s not forget the first course – they always have a “buffet station” with fresh fruit, homemade granola, and cereal along with some additional homemade treat such as a scone or muffin. Makes me feel a little healthier to grab some fruit, except when I dump creme anglaise on top! We had a number of wineries planned for today, so we really had to get crackin’. The innkeepers had warned us against a winery called V Sattui. They don’t distribute their wine, so it’s a popular place for...

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