Overview
Bring more of the beloved flavors of Napa Valley’s Model Bakery home with 75 recipes—including its world-famous English muffins, artisan breads, pastries, and more—from mother-daughter team Karen Mitchell and Sarah Mitchell Hansen.
Model Bakery is a cornerstone of Napa Valley's culinary scene, drawing locals and visitors alike for its artisan breads, European-inspired pastries, and legendary English muffins. Since Karen Mitchell purchased the bakery in 1984, she has transformed it into one of California's most celebrated bakeries, expanding to multiple locations while preserving its commitment to handcrafted baking and exceptional ingredients. Together with her daughter and co-owner Sarah Mitchell Hansen, she now shares the next chapter of the bakery's story through an inspiring, new collection of recipes. Inside the gorgeously photographed collection you'll find:
From the legendary English Muffins and Lemon Poppyseed Bread to Kuri Squash Bisque, Kale and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad, spectacular layer cakes, rustic pies, and artisan breads, this collection invites you to recreate the flavors of Napa Valley's most beloved bakery in your home kitchen.
More than a cookbook, this is an invitation to bring home the recipes, traditions, and warm hospitality of an enduring California icon.
Model Bakery is a cornerstone of Napa Valley's culinary scene, drawing locals and visitors alike for its artisan breads, European-inspired pastries, and legendary English muffins. Since Karen Mitchell purchased the bakery in 1984, she has transformed it into one of California's most celebrated bakeries, expanding to multiple locations while preserving its commitment to handcrafted baking and exceptional ingredients. Together with her daughter and co-owner Sarah Mitchell Hansen, she now shares the next chapter of the bakery's story through an inspiring, new collection of recipes. Inside the gorgeously photographed collection you'll find:
- The bakery's iconic breads, pastries, and breakfast favorites, including it's world famous English muffins
- Seasonal soups, fresh salads, sandwiches, lunches, and comforting everyday meals served in the cafes
- Beautiful cakes, pies, cookies, and desserts inspired by the changing seasons of Napa Valley
- Recipes that reflect the bakery's evolution while remaining true to nearly a century of artisan baking traditions.
- Stories and techniques from one of California's most celebrated family-run bakeries.
From the legendary English Muffins and Lemon Poppyseed Bread to Kuri Squash Bisque, Kale and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad, spectacular layer cakes, rustic pies, and artisan breads, this collection invites you to recreate the flavors of Napa Valley's most beloved bakery in your home kitchen.
More than a cookbook, this is an invitation to bring home the recipes, traditions, and warm hospitality of an enduring California icon.
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