Calistoga Ranch, you had us at hello. This award-winning Napa Valley resort is nestled in a secluded canyon, surrounded by woods, vineyards, and the breathtaking Lake Lommel. While we're suckers for five-star spas and scenic views, the way to our hearts is definitely through our tastebuds. Thankfully, executive chef Aaron Meneghelli seals the deal with his culinary masterpieces over at Calistoga Ranch's The Lakehouse restaurant: a celebration of Napa Valley’s authentic food and wine culture set alongside Lake Lommel. Chef Meneghelli - whose prior experience runs the gamut from Michelin-celebrated restaurants to the famous Robert Mondavi winery - has spent most of his life in Napa Valley, and makes sure to infuse every dish with a unique take on the farm-fresh fare his beloved region has to offer. It doesn't hurt that Calistoga Ranch has its own garden and chicken coop at the ready for his springy seasonal concoctions! Chef Meneghelli's recipe for springtime in Napa includes farm favorites and some seasonal surprises: colorful baby beets, juicy olive-oil-soaked kumquats, plus an array of wild rabe of radish, mustard greens, and more, picked straight from the garden. While these plants might look like weeds, don't be fooled into grabbing your gardening gloves! When harvested, they add both a pretty presentation to any dish as well as the flavors of their more mature older siblings. Soak in the spring sun and indulge in this light, bright salad fit for a garden fairy...
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