I know, I know. Once again I am starting an entry sheepishly, having been absent for so long. Our first full SoCal summer was fabulous - freetime meant head to the beach, not post a blog. And the truth is, my creative inspiration continues to come in pictures, not words. Tonight I finally took the time to upload a wealth of photos from my phone onto the computer, and it inspired me to at least share what I've been eating. Here's a walk through my gastro-summer:
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| Tender Greens - Tuna Nicoise salad + the spiciest ginger brew I've ever tasted. I could eat this meal at least once per week. |
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| Portabella mushrooms, steeped with homemade pesto, baked, then sprinkled with cheese (gorgonzola for me, parmesan for Nate) and broiled. Not much to look at, but divine on the tastebuds. |
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| Opah! |
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| Blooming rose salad from Soleil - Westwood. Simple, fresh, delightful - and absolutely huge. I was stuffed before my entree arrived. |
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| 2 shots, 3 ice cubes, a splash of milk. |
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| 800 Degrees - Westwood: Before |
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| 800 Degrees - Westwood: After |
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| Apple Pan - Westwood. Pecan pie and homemade whipped cream + a side of buttermilk. |
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"Crazy water" - base for acqua pazza. A recipe we just tried this weekend, and which will become a staple.
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