{FEATURED CULINARY & TRAVEL EXPERIENCE: BOUCHON BAKERY}
Travel and food is a large part of the equestrian lifestyle. The day off from competing at horse shows is often when most of us can visit the attractions of the local towns, which makes destinations like the Sonoma Horse Park a must go to for all foodies.
One of my favorite towns in the entire world is Yountville, CA. It is a once sleepy town located in California’s Napa Valley and it has gradually become the culinary epicenter of one of the world’s finest chefs, Thomas Keller. Thomas Keller embodies the pursuit of perfection in all of the culinary endeavors he undertakes. The main street is literally dotted with the garden that helps supply his restaurants along with four of his culinary jewels: French Laundry (Fine Dining), Bouchon (French Bistro), Ad Hoc (family style dining), and my favorite, Bouchon Bakery. Each restaurant is unique and in typical Keller form, pure to its promise and a remarkable epicurean experience.
Bouchon Bakery is the one spot that I will drive completely out of my way to visit if I am any where in the vicinity. My favorite decadence is a cup of steaming hot coffee served with a freshly prepared donut. Unfortunately for horse show amateurs, this delight is only prepared on Saturday mornings, typically our busiest of competing. Don’t let this deter your travels- you can still visit this French inspired patisserie on any other day and find a myriad of both sweet and savory treats including the TKO, Thomas Keller Oreo, luxurious buttercream macaroons, and decadent quiche. I can almost guarantee that your barn mates will be indebted to you if you bring back one of Bouchon’s beautifully wrapped care packages from this gem of a bakery. And don’t forget man’s best friend…Bouchon now prepares Foie Gras Dog Biscuits!
{VISITING BOUCHON BAKERY}
NAPA VALLEY: Located approximately 30 miles from the Sonoma Horse Park.
Bouchon Bakery Yountville
6528 Washington Street
Yountville, California 94599
707.944.2253
Open daily 7 am-7 pm
OUTSIDE OF YOUNTVILLE:
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~Bouchon Bakery by Thomas Keller & Sebastien Rouxel $28.00 (PRIME) at AMAZON
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