Thursday, July 08, 2010

Menu for California


1. Homemade yogurt w/ loquats and strawberries (at a vine-covered hobbit house in Berkeley, surrounded by Eucalyptus and Laurel leaves.)

2. Picnic at the bird sanctuary, on an Indian burial ground, in Bolinas (above):
-Tuscan melon, sopressata and chive savory salad
-cold artichoke w/ garlicky lemon mayonnaise or vinaigrette
-bread and funky, runny cheese
-ripe figs
-homemade champagne

3. Dinner while listening to gospel on KPFA:
-creamless creamy mushroom soup with just-harvested garlic and a splash of sherry (w/ homemade Pinot Noir)
-Leek, Chanterelle and Meyer Lemon Risotto (topped with a sprinkle of chives) w/ Chardonnay
-Two salads: julienned raw asparagus with mint & parmesan
+ shaved fennel & grapefruit salad

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