Or a couture dress to slip on for that matter. Indulge in such fanciful notions as traipsing into a forest complete with silk, satin and chiffon, whispery layers and light as air feathers. Its the headgear that truly captures my attention in these pictures though. I don't know if I like that cheeky pink Peter Pan-esque hat best or the dark blue ball of fluff that reminds me of a cross between a porcupine and a sea urchin. I could definitely see it perched firmly on the weathered head of a stylish tribal chief though!
One of the highlights on the trip was a visit to Thomas Keller's vegetable garden in Yountville. Though I did not get to enjoy the pinnacle of dining experiences at The French Laundry, I did roam around quite happily in its not so humble vegetable patch. It was actually a surprise discovery! After a day of cycling around the valley, a quick stop at Bouchon bakery was badly needed and ta-da, this little plot of heaven was but a few minutes away. [I stole a teardrop tomato, who could resist?]
Also pictured are some ripe peaches from Ad Hoc's backyard and crab legs from Morimoto in downtown Napa where I had dinner twice. Suffice to say the sashimi was stunning but do not try it unless you're prepared to possibly ruin all future meals at lesser Japanese establishments. Also, if you're a foie gras fan, the chawan mushi (a traditional steamed egg custard) infused with foie gras has me salivating just thinking about it. I dare say, if you're sitting on the fence about foie gras, this tiny dish might just tip you over the edge!
