Our latest adventure and you might just decide it should be your next! 😉
Desert Diamond Distillery
Right up until this point, we never really enjoyed the taste of straight alcohol, but this place turned all that on it’s head and showed us some really good flavors.
Stray Leaves Winery
A wonderful little winery, with super-friendly staff and some really good wines.
The Grand Canyon in a week, in a 14 1/2 foot box, really?!?
The Grand Canyon has been on Dan’s bucket list for years, maybe since he arrived in America, or possibly ever since he discovered America as a child, well after Christopher Columbus of course. It has not been on my list, ever. But being that our marriage is a democaracy not a monarchy, although he does…
Smoked Salmon Bagels
Pretty sure we’ve done something like this before, but when something is so delicious, why would we not?
Open-Faced Fried Egg Sandwich
The only reason this is open-faced, is because it’s too big and messy to eat otherwise.
Fire Roasted Vegetable Sandwich
Freeze dried food probably isn’t at the top of everyone’s gourmet cooking list, but it’s actually pretty decent in a pinch.
“Baked” Brie
Not really baked, but when all you’ve got is a cast-iron skillet and a propane stove, you improvise, adapt and overcome.
Black and Blue Skillet Chicken
Simple, single-pan dinners are just so good for camping, and this one was no exception. Quick, easy and delicious.
Open-Faced Breakfast Sandwich
Quick and simple, yet so sophisticated. I think it’s the combination of the hrissa aioli and smoked salmon that makes me feel fancy when I’m eating it.
Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards
A beautiful little winery nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded with peacocks.
Carne Asada Tacos
Carne Asada Tacos. That’s all you need to know, because you know you already want it.
Shrimp and Lobster Fettuccini
A classic dish, made with fresh seafood and served seasonal vegetables.
Chicken Kebabs
Ridiculously easy chicken kebabs.
Moss Landing KOA
Quiet little campground perfect for an overnight stay on the coast. We stayed on a Sunday night, so it was probably quieter than usual, but we don’t have a problem with that.
Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen
An excellent evening at Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen in Oakhurst, CA.
Garlic Herb Chicken with Vegetables
Riding high on my success with the previous braised lamb recipe, I decided to do something similar with chicken, and it actually turned out very well.
Braised Lamb Steaks with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
I’ve never braised anything before, and for some reason I always thought it would be difficult to both cook the meat and have it tender at the same time, but it turned out extremely well.
Epic Breakfast Bagels
Quick and easy breakfast made with light, fresh ingredients.
Lamb Steak with Red Chard and Garlic Sweet Potatoes
For whatever reason, lamb is not a particularly popular meat in the USA, even though two lamb steaks cost less than a single New York Strip. This dish though, was absolutely outstanding.
Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Sautéed Brussels Sprouts
This was a really tasty low-carb meal, high in protein and loaded with “super food” vitamins. It’s easy to prepare, cooks quickly, fills you up and is definitely something that we would make again.
Teriyaki Tofu Stir-Fry
Another excellent vegan dish – tasty, satisfying and pretty easy to make.
Salmon Picatta
Delicate salmon in a light cream sauce. Unless your skillet is too hot, in which case, we’ll just call it crispy fried salmon….
Clautiere Cellars, Paso Robles
We showed up to this very unique winery in Paso Robles at about 4 o’clock on a Sunday afternoon. It was so quiet that we thought perhaps it was closed, but it very much open and we’re glad we stopped by.
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Bagels
A simple and delicious start to the day.