Monterey Bay Aquarium – Cooking For Solutions Auction 2014
Auction Ends: May 27, 2014 11:00 PM PDT

Unique Experiences

A Culinary Adventure with Chef John Ash

Item Number
146
Estimated Value
3250 USD
Sold
2900 USD to ns5a1342a
Number of Bids
18  -  Bid History

Item Description

Bring a guest and join Cooking for Solutions Educator of the Year Chef John Ash for an insider’s view of Sonoma County, the place where Wine Country Cuisine was born and that has inspired his culinary creations for decades. Arrive Friday afternoon at Vintners Inn in Sonoma County, set on 92 acres of lush vineyards and beautifully landscaped grounds. On Saturday, Chef Ash will greet you at the Sonoma County Airport for a hot air balloon ride. Upon landing, Chef Ash will take you on an immersive exploration of the locavore movement in the county.  With hundreds of farms, farm stands and tours to choose from, you’ll spend the day learning about the rich interactive way that Sonoma County supports sustainable agricultural diversity - a template that has inspired many communities across the country and around the world. You’ll end the day with dinner for two at the legendary restaurant, John Ash & Company. On Sunday you and your guest will indulge in the Vintners Inn Signature Spa Massages.

You can continue to enjoy your locavore experience in your own home, thanks to Verlasso. All of the accompanying items have been sourced locally from the Shed in Healdsburg, California.  The Shed provides everyone from farmers to us foodies with local supplies and goods.  

Excursion includes:

- Three of John Ash’s cookbooks, including his most recent and James Beard Award winning cookbook: Culinary Birds, The Ultimate Poultry Cookbook
- One of a kind pie plate by Alan and Donna Podesto of Cloverdale
- Sonoma-produced preserves in Duchess Pear and Cardamom and   Quince and Raspberry flavors
- Bee Love Thistle Honey
- Bee Love Honey Comb
- Home Farm Dessert Wine
- Milled Heirloom Sonoma Wheat in locally made canvas bags
- Two nights at Vintner’s Inn in Sonoma County
- Hot air balloon ride and culinary exploration tour with Chef Ash
- Dinner for two at John Ash & Co.
- Massages for two at the Vintner’s Inn spa

 

Item Special Note

This tour does not include transportation to and from Sonoma County.  Scheduling of the tour will be based upon Chef Ash’s availability and excludes September and October. Certificate expires June 2015.

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