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HOC-tober Fest

Autumn is my favorite season to visit Napa. Of course here in California, this time of year  still feels like summer but that means I can enjoy dining alfresco just a bit longer. A few weekends ago we did a Bouchon Project day trip to Yountville for ad hoc restaurant’s Oktoberfest celebration at Addendum, the outpost behind the restaurant that serves Thomas Keller’s famous fried chicken on weekends. Pretzels, beer and friends. Have a look!

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Beer and brats, Oktoberfest staples.

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Killed by Dessert: San Francisco

Some of the country’s best pastry chefs from the east and west coasts have come together to raise money for Share Our Strength through a series of “Killed by Dessert” events. The founders Lincoln Carson, Bill Corbett, Brooks Headley, Michael Laiskonis, Francisco Migoya & Christina Tosi held events in New York and Texas before making their way to the Bay Area.

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Photo Diary: Star Chefs & Vintner’s Gala Desserts

It was my second year volunteering at the Meals On Wheels Star Chefs & Vintner’s Gala. Local chefs came together to prepare a multi-course dinner for donors who generously gave money to provide meals for seniors in the Bay Area. Raffles were also held to raise funds. That happened to be my area of responsibility that evening, and afterward I was given the opportunity to attend the dessert reception.

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Glowing chandeliers hanging from the exposed ceiling at Fort Mason Center

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Bakery Tour With Scharffen Berger Chocolate

A decadent chocolate sandwich cookie from Miette Patisserie in the Ferry Building. This was just the first of many sweet tastings while on my bakery tour last week with Scharffen Berger Chocolate. There are times when I really appreciate where I live and the experiences I get to have, and this was one of those days.

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