Myrna Writes: THIS TRIP WAS A VACATION.

Monday, October 25, 2010

THIS TRIP WAS A VACATION.

Three Pastry Chefs in Training

We had a fabulous trip to Carmel, Pebble Beach and Monterey. We had been there before, of course, but never with a group of 10 people with a penchant for eating and drinking. There were some business meetings thrown in among golf at Pebble Beach. We stayed at the gorgeous Inn at Spanish Bay, where the bagpiper plays on the beach every night at 6:15. I can't seem to get my photos to line up where I want them; either in chronological order or any other kind of order. All I can say, is that I had a massage and a facial, and was treated to Champagne and chocolate covered strawberries in our room. The beautiful room looked out over the ocean and part of the golf course, with stately cypress trees all around.

The Jellyfish were astounding, as you can see.

At the Monterey Bay Acquarium

Big Sur Coastline

Dessert Plate Painting Class

My flourless chocolate cake

The Ladies were treated to a PLATE decorating class given by the extraordinary Chief Pastry Chef of the Pebble Beach Corporation. He has prepared for the academy awards, and received numerous awards. WE DESERVED NO AWARDS. It was hard to do, but we got to eat our paintings.

A good time was had by all our friends....it was great to laugh so much.

Here's to You!

Bit of our room at Inn at Spanish Bay

5 comments:

Foody said...: LOVE those dessert plates!; October 26, 2010 at 1:38 PM
MYRNA said...: Yes Foodie, we did some lovely designs...we surprised ourselves! I took a bite out of four of the desserts; yum, yum.; October 26, 2010 at 2:49 PM
Kath said...: Sounds like an idyllic time. I'm wondering, what was in those barrels behind you? cider is brewed like that here in SOmerset; October 28, 2010 at 9:46 AM
Bernard said...: I too was wondering what was in them?

And also....
... how much remained in them, after your party had left? :D; October 28, 2010 at 11:24 AM
MYRNA said...: Well Bernard, that's very astute of you. We tasted at least 5 different wines at that winery. Then we went to lunch with wine. After that, we attended 3 charming tasting rooms elsewhere. I am not a big drinker, so a little taste here and there can be VERY RELAXING. So Kath, now you know what was in those barrels. We were in a giant room where they age the wine in oak barrels. A good time was had by all.; October 28, 2010 at 5:59 PM