Bouquet Garni Apron

Ouita’s dream apron was brought to life by the Anchal Project, a Louisville-based non-profit which provides employment opportunities to women through training programs in India and Kentucky. This durable and comfy apron is equipped with strings long enough to tie in the front and multiple pockets, including a chef’s pocket embroidered with Holly Hill’s beautiful bouquet garni. Designed in Kentucky and hand-stitched in India by female artisans, this Bouquet Garni Apron is Chef Ouita’s go-to kitchen accessory.

In 2000, chefs Chris and Ouita Michel purchased the Holly Hill Inn, in the heart of Kentucky Bluegrass Country, from the family that had owned the property for generations. The couple spent a year converting the 1845 mansion into a fine dining restaurant, with a seasonal prix fixe menu featuring Kentucky-sourced ingredients. Holly Hill has become recognized as one of the finest restaurants in the South, earning several James Beard nominations and renowned for cuisine that showcases Kentucky’s local bounty.