Hey!
Napa sure was nice, but I was glad to get back to my little home “out in the country” over here in Sonoma. 
For lunch though, I was so excited to go to the original Oakville Grocery!!!!
I love the little one that is a few blocks from me, but this was so much better…and cuter! I got a hummus and veggie sandwich on whole wheat and it was delicious.
We didn’t end up making it to Cakebread…instead just explored the quaint little town of St.Helena!
And then I squeamed in delight when we stopped at Greystone!
SO GORGEOUS!!! I love my alma mater, but this was truly majestic. I also met Chloe, a reader, in the campus store! 
We made a pit stop at both Target and Trader Joe’s (have I mentioned how much I love having my mom here?!) and then it was finally home. Snack was an apple with almond butter—
And dinner was roast chicken! Not to toot my own horn or anything, but I make some darn good roast chicken. I stuff the inside of the chicken with garlic and lemon and rub butter, olive oil and sea salt all over. It made my little house smell AAAAMAZING (and also set off the fire alarm a few times..oopsies) and I served it with baked sweet potatoes and roasted carrots:
(I dipped my chicken in this delicious apple mustard with ginger and cinnamon!)
Matanzas Creek Merlot was poured—
And dessert was a yogurt with chocolate chips, dried cherries and raspberry jam:
Last night of mom-time. We are doing laundry, hanging pictures and playing with Dexter.
See you tomorrow!
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Glad you’re enjoying your time with your Mom.
I miss mine! I can’t wait to go home not only because I miss my Mom but I miss California in general!
I love old buildings with ads painted on the outside walls. LOVE!
Your roast chicken sounds amazing, but I am scared to stuff things inside a bird…hopefully it’s not as gross as it sounds
Glad you’re enjoying your time with your mom and that you have Dexter for company now.
Awwww, enjoy your last night of mom-time- its the best!
What a great day! Sounds exactly like a day my mom & I would enjoy together. The Oakville sammie looks really good. Going to order that next time I’ll there…
What a cool photo w/ you + coke wall! Nothing better than apple + AB
That sandwich does look fantastic
I had that merlot tonight too! mmmmm
I’m so glad I’m not the only person who puts chocolate chips in Greek yogurt for desert
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That roast chicken looks SO good! You should toot your own horn haha. Have a great day tmrw!
As a history nerd, I’m way excited that your grocery bag says it was established in 1884!
Your roasted chicken sounds wonderful – the lemon would make it so tender and delicious! I love that you drink wine like everyday
It makes me happy.
Wow, that week went by fast! I’m sure you’re going to miss your mom after having her with you 24/7. I’m sure you’ll see her around the holidays though!
Hey Jenna!
It was so great to meet you today!
I hope you and your mom had a great time at Greystone. You both are welcome to come by anytime!
Sounds like your mom time this past week was so fun and amazing memories! Enjoy the last moments!
Sounds like a great time. Greystone has an amazing restaurant if you ever get a chance to try it, it is totally worth it!
That sandwich looks so yummy.
Hope you and your mom had a good evening.
Sounds like an awesome day. I bet that chicken was tasty!
That sandwich looks awesome:) Glad you had a super time with your mom! How nice~
I love stuffing chicken with lemons and herbs! It is so tasty.
I think this was my favorite day yet.
Simple. Mom filled. Target and Trader Joes. HAPPY JENNA. Remembering old school and loving the current moment. LOVE YOU, sunshine!!! XOXOXOXOXOXOOXOOXO
Hope you enjoy the last night of your mom’s visit. Sounds like you both had a lovely time throughout the duration of her trip!
Also, your roast chicken method sounds so delicious and simple. I hear ya on the sensitive smoke alarms. Mine is constantly going off, it completely disrupts the food groove when you have to stop to poke a smoke alarm with a broom.
I like that sandwich – love everything with hummus !
and of cause your big smiling face !
I can just smell that chicken now…mmmm…I should do that soon – I always just do the quick grilling method.Enjoy your last day with your Mom – do you guys have similar personalities? You seem to get along really well. And are you an only child?
Isn’t that mustard incredible?! I just picked some up the other day and have been slathering on anything I can lately… yum
I love your dessert idea. A little bit of healthy yogurt with delicious treats mixed in.
I just made my first roast chicken using the recipe you posted on True/Slant. It was delicious!
I too put chocolate chips in my yogurt! YUM!
I love ads painted on the sides of old buildings – they’re so quaint and adorable
It sounds like you have had a lovely time with your mom.
Have a safe trip back Jenna’s mom…..I have enjoyed your adventure together!
Be well and safe!
Enjoy!
great fun day!!
jenna
Aw – Oakville is adorable! Your outfit is too cute, too
Hope you had a great last night with you mama!
That sandwich looks tasty! Enjoy the rest of your mother/daughter QT
That hummus and veggie sandwich looks delicious! And the little bunny on the bag is so cute
I like small towns better than big cities–they have more charm!
Yummy chicken idea ! How long do you cook it and at what temperature? Thanks.
Beautiful photos, as usual. That grocery store looks too cute!
BTW you inspired me to make roast chicken a few weeks ago!!
It looks like you and your mom have had an amazing time together. And I love roast chicken! Seriously, nothing makes a house smell better.
Oh how I love Napa!!! I went to Oakville Grocery while there a couple of years ago and wanted to buy everything inside. So fun! You are one lucky and blessed girl!
Oooh that chicken does sound good!!!
I made your chicken last month! The first meal I cooked in my new oven! And it was fabulous! And the leftovers were great as well!
And so glad you had some much needed MOM time! I’m sure she will be back soon!
wow, those little towns are so beautiful! makes me appreciate mine even more
I love roasted chicken. There’s something so comforting about that smell in the house.
Your mom has had such a wonderful tour that I’m surprised she’s not staying!
I think I need to take a stab at making roasted chicken… yours looks amazing!
I would love to visit the CIA in CA.. I live right near the main branch in Hyde Park, NY and every time I go there I like to pretend I’m in culinary school =).
Glad you’re having a good visit with your mom!!
Haha, your dessert looks scarily just like man last night. Great minds must think alike!
i love all your scarves, they look adorable on you!
Oh Jenna, your dinner just made my mouth water, and I’m still full from breakfast! It looks great.
Aww, have fun with the last little bit of time with your mom! Looks like you guys have been having an amazing (delicious) time. I feel I need to visit CA very soon!
I love St. Helena. Did you make it to Woodhouse Chocolates or Dean and Deluca?
Having family around is the best feeling. Whenever my mom and brother come to visit, it is like I am so much more at ease.
Looks like you’ve had a great mother/daughter time!
The Greystone Restaurant is delish!
Jenna~
I went to St Helena in Feb…loved it. I swear the BEST sandwich of my life was had at Taylor’s Refresher. OMG…Ahi tuna sammy.
Put it on the list!
Glad you got time to spend with your mother….
B
Ha – I set off the fire alarm in our place ALL THE TIME while cooking. It’s so sensitive!
Love Oakville Grocery. Hope you started one of their frequent buyer sandwich club cards! Your 8th sandwich is free and bunny stamps = so cute!
Your a.m. juice/smoothie looks scrumptious. Do you use a regular blender?