Gourmet Fried Chicken

If you like food – good food – then you most likely know about Thomas Keller and The French Laundry. Keller is a master chef and the Laundry ranks at the top of U.S. fine dining from its perch in Napa Valley. However, you may not know that Keller has other exqusite offerings in the valley, including Ad Hoc. A simpler “family style” restaurant, Ad Hoc has become a community favorite in wine country, and now may become a favorite of yours too.

Williams-Sonoma is currently offering an official Ad Hoc Fried Chicken Kit, which includes two packets of brine and two packets of coating mix – enough to make 16-20 pieces of the restaurant’s famous poultry. Ingredients include fresh herbs, lemon, paprika and cayenne pepper. You can pick it up for $15.