i’m here, but not really
I’m in California this week with several good people. We are busy, exhausted, elated, amazed. I’ll have to tell you all about it next week. In the meantime, check out a few quick pictures…
a toast
famous fried chicken
comparison
not a bad place to rest the brain and body
it’s the little touches i like so much
best.smores.ever
plenty of wine glasses for plenty of wine
November 12th, 2009 at 3:41 am
You were at the Festival? Super bummed we weren’t able to go.
November 12th, 2009 at 5:20 am
OH! Petit Ecoliers for smores!?? GENIUS!
November 12th, 2009 at 6:42 am
Holy cow! Is that a hotel room or someone’s guest room?! Whichever, I want it!
November 12th, 2009 at 8:06 am
It is a shame that you do not know how to use a camera!
;)
Seriously, you have me spellbound.
I’m very, very happy for you. :)
November 12th, 2009 at 8:17 am
SERIOUSLY. Petit Ecoliers are the perfect solution to the s’more’s ratio problem. I love it. Love it!
November 12th, 2009 at 9:17 am
Yountville?
November 12th, 2009 at 9:50 am
I can’t believe I had to turn down the invitation to this event! So jealous – but happy that you’re enjoying yourself :)
November 12th, 2009 at 10:28 am
Famous fried chicken, eh? I’m supposed to go to his book signing this morning, not sure yet about getting away.
You’re in serenity and happiness, no doubt. Enjoy.
November 12th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Photos are entrancing! What a good idea to use petit ecolier cookies for smores. Will need to try.
November 12th, 2009 at 11:21 am
The smores pic makes me smile so very very much.
November 12th, 2009 at 11:30 am
Wow. I agree with previous commenter – Spellbound!
I really want to do anything I can to eventually have your life. It seems so perfect. You were a scientist and now you live a life of total leisure. I want that life! Spas, cooking all the time, photography, a great husband and dog?! And you’re still so young. How the hell did you do it?!
November 12th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Looks like an amazing time. Those s’mores! The chicken! The little touches! Have fun :D
November 12th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Yes, it’s been a fun trip and meeting you in person was certainly one of the highlights. You’re a fun and super sweet gal.
November 13th, 2009 at 12:12 am
welcome to a town north of windsor, south of cloverdale?
[aka, where I grew up :) ]
November 13th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Yay! I totally forgot about your trip and I had been wondering why it been so quiet on the Jen front this week. Thanks for the wonderful teaser and I hope your week continues to be fantastic. I can’t wait to hear more about all the food, people and places. I bet the coming photos are going to be just amazing. Sending you a big squeeze from Luke and me!
November 13th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Amazing smores for sure! Never thought about using Petit Ecoliers with marshmallows :). But where was the fire? The fireplace?
November 13th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
I have had a serious S’Mores craving for the last TWO weeks.
Your photos don’t help! Not one bit! ;)
November 13th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Hey Jen, I had a question regarding cakes I dislike overly sweet cakes and it just seems like every cake recipe I find seems to be so sweet. I was wondering if it is ok to cut down on the amount of sugar in a recipe without altering how the cake will turn out? I know its such a silly question to be asking but I thought I’d ask an expert before trying it and ending up with a bad cake . Thanks
November 16th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
Nate – no, I didn’t attend the festival. I think this trip was MUCH better tho! :)
Kristin – it was my hotel room! Can you believe it!?
Lindsay – Healdsburg
Allie – do you really? My life is a complete package, you can’t pick out just the good stuff. I work hard, I play hard. I had/have cancer. I lost my only sister 5 years ago. My PhD was a miserable experience. It may seem like total leisure, but it isn’t. It’s a lot of work. You don’t see everything going on in my life on urb… no one does.
Jennifer – likewise, sweetie. Great getting to know you!!
Nichole – oh!!! xxoo *warm fuzzies*
ETE – the fire is in the upper left corner. About 8-10 pit fires going in total.
Loan – I’m sorry, but I couldn’t really tell ya. I don’t have enough experience with baking to tell you if it makes a difference. Sorry!
November 17th, 2009 at 12:46 am
You never fail to impress me with your amazing photography.
November 17th, 2009 at 5:47 am
First hotel room that’s made me consider redecorating. Of course the windows could be a challenge!