A farm dinner in Napa Valley {Outstanding In The Field}

Robert Sinskey Winery Outstanding in the field farm dinner

Last month I received a generous invitation from Oustanding In The Field to attend one of their fabulous summer farm dinners, this one hosted by Maria Helm Sinskey and Robert Sinskey at their vineyard in Napa.
A long table was set among the vines, while Chef Mark Sullivan and his team of Spruce prepared an amazing meal from a pop up kitchen nearby, sourcing local ingredients {including lamb raised at the winery}. About 160 guests sat down at a long table set with individual colorful plates {invitations asked diners to bring their own} and enjoyed an amazing five course dinner along with perfect wine pairings from Robert Sinskey Winery. 

Places : a roadside stop in alexander valley: jimtown store and hawkes tasting room

the location.
jimtown store & hawkes tasting room
highway 128
jimtown, alexander valley, california

a wine country picnic with friends {& the ghost of jack london}

dinner with friends

the location.
jack london state historic park, glen ellen, california
the picnic.
✳ cannellini bean tuna salad with shallots and parsley
✳ heirloom tomatoes and mozzarella with basil
✳ lamb meatballs with parsley
✳ raspberry marzipan tart

dinners with friends: a birthday dinner in Paso Robles ...

the location.
chloe's kitchen, paso robles, california
the occasion.
julie's birthday at inn paradiso
the guests.
chloe, julie, steve, frank & julia