Model Bakery’s Famous English Muffins Now Available Through Mail-Order
Thank Chef Michael Chiarello for this.
The chef-owner of Bottega restaurant in Yountville and a long-time Napa Valley resident recently appeared on an episode of the Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate” show, in which he rhapsodized about the English muffins at the Model Bakery in St. Helena.
The next thing ya know, the phone is ringing off the hook at the bakery from people around the country dying to try these wonderful, fresh-made muffins.
So, the bakery, which has been around for more than 80 years and now has a second outpost in Napa, has finally made them available through mail-order.
After all, we can’t all be as fortunate as Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, who were visiting Wine Country a couple days ago. According to a source, the celeb couple had their personal assistant run over to the bakery for some goodies to satisfy their craving, before they departed aboard their private jet.
I’ve long been a fan of these English muffins, too, which are quite rich and buttery tasting because they are made from a brioche dough. These are not English muffins that have nooks and crannies galore. They are more pastry-like with an airy, fluffy texture that you can’t wait to sink your teeth into.
The English muffins are $2 each and there’s a minimum order of a dozen for shipping. The shipping charges vary, depending upon the location, but it’s roughly $8.75 within California.
The muffins are shipped only on Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Customers can fax their orders to (707) 259-1169 or email them to: orders@TheModelBakery.com
More: My Q&A with Chef Michael Chiarello
More: Michael Chiarello’s Zinfandel Spaghettini with Spicy Rapini
And: My Dinner at Bottega
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Thursday, 24. March 2011 5:29
Oooh, I will have to check those out!
Thursday, 24. March 2011 6:30
What fabulous looking muffins!
Cheers,
Rosa
Thursday, 24. March 2011 8:43
These surely look better than any English muffins that I have ever had.
Thursday, 24. March 2011 9:15
These must be fantastic! I would love to try!
Thursday, 24. March 2011 9:42
The S.O. will love this one. Thanks for the tip!
Thursday, 24. March 2011 22:53
They look so good!
Friday, 25. March 2011 9:53
This sounds like a cool splurge. I’m obsessed with this recipe for English muffin bread (that you make in the microwave, strangely enough) from Laura Brody’s book “The New England Table.” Thanks for the post!
Friday, 25. March 2011 16:49
noooo, never heard of them. BUT if that many people swear by them then i must give them a go. Nothing like chefs giving good tips on food items. That should be a show you know: best eats from chefs. right?
Sunday, 27. March 2011 15:53
Oh my, nothing, well very little, beats a good English muffing with plenty of ways to capture butter and jam. This is on my list
Sunday, 27. March 2011 21:11
thanks for the tip ! Now I’ll have to run in and get a dozen next time that I am in the hood.
PS. – You always find the best goodies !
Friday, 2. December 2011 22:58
Sure wish I could get a recipe! These english muffins are absolutely amazing, but a $2 a piece; they are a definate splurge!
Tuesday, 17. January 2012 10:43
Unfortunately, they’ll only let you purchase 6 at a time if you run in. Make certain to have a friend go along to purchase an additional 6
They are delicious!!!!
Monday, 9. July 2012 8:02
They are now $14.00 for a bag of 6. They did not limit me on how many bags I could purchase. They usually sell out by 11am.
Monday, 9. July 2012 8:16
Terry: Good to know! I bet they do sell out fast since the word is spreading about just how wonderful they are.
Saturday, 19. January 2013 8:58
How do you place english muffin thru mail order?