Girlfriend Georg and I hit the North County trail of Open Studios today. Bruce Everett, our first visit, set a standard that wasn't matched all day. Still, we had a good lunch at the Paso Robles "Crooked Kilt." (Whoever thought I'd find a sports bar to be one of my favorite lunch spots?) It was squid strips for me. The squeamish can call it calamari.
Randy made his first attempt at New Mexican red chile sauce this evening. It was pretty yummy, but honestly, I think mine will be better. Sorry, Randy.
First thing this morning, Georg and I made a visit to the Templeton Farmers' Market. It's a nice size market in a relaxing small-town park setting. I now have a huge "Lamb" Haas avocado that was too lovely to pass up. Some plums and pluots and sugar-sweet Red Flame grapes. I found a few green chiles for practicing my roasting technique. Only 1 vendor had cauliflower, which was my primary goal for this market, but one was all it took. The head I bought is a beauty.
Big news is that we now have a local producer of artisan chevre! Apparently it is very difficult to get proper licensing to make and sell chevre in California -- who knew?! I didn't buy any today, but I certainly will soon. Memories of last week's New Mexican chevres still linger on my palate.
Carry on.
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