This past weekend, I had the grand fortune of attending one of Sherry Page's Culinary Getaways in Napa Valley. There really are not enough adjectives to describe how much I enjoyed three days of incredible food bliss. Sherry is one of those people who lives life to the fullest. She makes sure to enjoy every single bite she places into her mouth, and she wants those who are with her to experience the best of the best. I always feel as if I won the lottery every single time I get to hang out with her!
Not only does she share the most simple and delicious recipes with others, but she also reminds every one how easy it is to fill a plate with "off-the-charts" flavors. One of my favorite moments in her getaways is how the guests react to foods they have never tasted or been exposed to {re: fava beans, beets, fleur de sel, etc.}...it's as if their entire taste bud world has been opened to new pleasures of delicious bliss. Eye lashes flutter, mouth slows to an intentional chew, and a smile slowly highlights their thoughts...pure goodness straight from mother nature never tasted so good, and now they are hooked!
A gathering of strangers around a table partaking in amazing offerings of food, wine, chocolates and olive oils. The connection is made over a fava bean crostini, a glass of late-harvest wine, and a shared moment overlooking the glorious landscape of the Silverado Trail. Food and wine bring people of all backgrounds and cultures together ~ magical experiences and lovely connections are made around a simply curated table of culinary pleasures.
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Sounds so amazing!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fablous experience! If only this treat was just a tad closer to me.
ReplyDeleteJo
Oh wow! Sounds amazing!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful event! I love, love, love simple and delicious food but am guilty of over-complicating my meals once in a while.
ReplyDeleteWas so fun to have you in our weekend Getaway! Thanks for the beautiful post. You rock!
ReplyDeletedaydreaming over here. it sounds like a perfect food getaway.
ReplyDeleteLooks & sounds amazing. I clicked over the Culinary Getaways links and the Fava Bean Crostini recipes looks and sounds delicious. I have never tried a fava bean in my life and it's about time to change that after reading your post here today.
ReplyDeleteI desire to live more fully. I feel like so many days just pass by and nothing happens. I enjoy stories like this because they give me hope that life can be more full and it can start with a meal.
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Oh my god it sounds lovely! What a fantastic weekend you had!
ReplyDeletePS - I so wish my sister in law could stuff me in her suitcase later this month. Oh, the fun we would have!
Oh good lord, that fava bean crostini is killing me! I thought about you guys all weekend. I SO missed out! Agh.
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to do this! The photos have my mouth watering:)
ReplyDeleteMy kind of day. There is nothing like making new friends while experiencing unique food and wine. Kind of opens up all your senses. I love the 'sustainability' aspect that food and gardening is going towards.
ReplyDeleteBest, Lisa, La Dolce Villa
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Quite stunning! If Sherry ever wants to hire an assistant, you'll let me know, yes? Napa + food + parties -- yup, that's my dream...
ReplyDeleteheaven. pure heaven. :)
ReplyDeleteMiam Miam , that looks so tasty and healthy
ReplyDeletesalivating. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks yum and healthy too!
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