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:
![Tender Greens (C) @amydishes](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrUdEtYHFBRFQMVB43HVzPfyGp5s-BNB8IkUiyXlGKwHUtpd61HLFl89Ocr61XQjcUpMrOP6J8eYZ9b1YL2vA1XFUBys0SDAcfMZxhAYaWzbOt0a-yvXmR9UF4U11QU2_diWpv6qNl3-U/s320/IMG_1670.jpg) |
Tender Greens - Tuna Nicoise salad + the spiciest ginger brew I've ever tasted. I could eat this meal at least once per week. |
![Pesto portabellas (C) @amydishes](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh77gs7v-Zj_LmCsKNahVWqLSaLLUHq_Q6UeiS_tlk35JlT7FBKOb88JoE9LcEM0VvH49m-SHZUyQH5pl9zuNaebH9fk5Z3TGwEzV-gLClb8zk2mpWZqQ2xB62_L-HGyQyQdOZrL8SV-EU/s320/IMG_1719.jpg) |
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. |
![Opah! (C) @amydishes](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9JWuVWvIJcQlibzuLfRzoYdhn6DqMogQhJD5zZbER2AAlhZWxldp0x3LC9g47Cszd74DhQXC78BiAeiMcE3xpgHspLusXpq0VOQgGEJo7UqStS3fy2Kw4LcegXab2sw6v2ZsPCs-QpA4/s320/IMG_1941.JPG) |
Opah! |
![Rose salad (C) @amydishes](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Qe1bfWOzixrwHN1HaovzZ_Lzfbn9R_16NWhW5V5Fd9J8INuaNx09j8FVKWffkdBDW2XtXZRaogdzGt-cjc8_pQWWPvuD2Xa5BcBMKFFdeAo4HKmAuzjaEyzWylvmaW9Gc_4m5foc4bI/s320/IMG_1744.JPG) |
Blooming rose salad from Soleil - Westwood. Simple, fresh, delightful - and absolutely huge. I was stuffed before my entree arrived. |
![Espresso (C) @amydishes](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSNDWOFrJpHHBkRL92EDh7ZWLwikdXf74341qWev4d_lWP58SW-Y2O14VfNkEHzNmGCiuYIIAmbt6ePN-O51t81zG5Mi62guDsXB3fyc_GW10AM-dBArhF919z9uWCLY-IlHlN-go-XeM/s320/IMG_1767.JPG) |
2 shots, 3 ice cubes, a splash of milk. |
![800 Degrees - Before (C) @amydishes](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcMoNThUO_62VIzp3JLP01SI5SZerKmquJ_xbGYAd_ZUGFV9HT6dzTlJ9RXUsgmiXL6KFnzwUJTrUVzALmZPtRK0EZlivW6Px3b9XbnhtU394vwYKlfEhhyphenhyphenCpkwwK4lOhVDSsCPdfAOXM/s320/IMG_1839.JPG) |
800 Degrees - Westwood: Before |
![800 Degrees - After (C) @amydishes](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFb5jR-0jZ5lfgBCJ2IEqnBAQHTDlGmwUXqF3oiTRgnl4Sk6ewUMYsFbyAHEWj7fuE3Wo9HqBkLCcbfHrMsLaDlSNRHMsVulFM8I0q3Wa57wndrsK74D-ituAxHj-DIpDs_DZdk6XgWqQ/s320/IMG_1840.jpg) |
800 Degrees - Westwood: After |
![Pecan pie @ Apple Pan (C) @amydishes](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFcnk1WLu4kGUU9dRHnxcMKE4sdece6cpXtimNVHqWlXkMbd9IPd311BdGcEUq5V1_PBGTohoG0uIj2dwokn2HGh_jHE79ptNCOTL2QJz6eZ5WkvaxZRnFtvtMI4pvhSv90phR5LsFnE4/s320/IMG_2090.JPG) |
Apple Pan - Westwood. Pecan pie and homemade whipped cream + a side of buttermilk. |
![Acqua Pazza (C) @amydishes](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMSIYkZ6CNLEIdrjA0YDSDnLfXI_IT9_dq3Ba6r023Cyib_6h4xiZeT-P8qTrk-yLgvHbBzBGk7h-rRyGFh7H98cYeMhlO3RcWktVSS6av41rkitixM0erLrQQ7cCR1Bc0IerMYO2xn_w/s320/IMG_2157.JPG) |
"Crazy water" - base for acqua pazza. A recipe we just tried this weekend, and which will become a staple.
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