After 4 days in the Soledad Mountains we shot our last photo of Vasquez Rock, a hot spot for filming the Lone Ranger! We headed back to the coast, then north to San Luis Obispo to spend some time with my mom and Jack. My mom had dinner ready! Fresh roasted chicken, olive salad and a tossed kale salad with fresh walnuts, fresh blackberries and a vinegar dressing. We took some time off to visit my best friend from 7th grade, Jennifer and her husband Steve. At college we were called the dynamic duo…hum…yes, we had our adventures! Jennifer and her husband Steve live in Salinas near Monterey. We took the low road and drove Highway 1 all the way. Lutz was fascinated with the tremendous amount of bicycle riders and Ford Mustangs cruising the same path. Dinners were simple and delicious. Once again, grilled pork with homemade rub accompanied with organic lettuce, white balsamic and avocado oil dressing. It’s easy to stay soy, gluten and dairy free when you grill!
2016 October 10: From the Rocks to the Sea We Go!
I'm Melinda Stevens and living the life of a beach bum was inevitable since my father was a lifeguard for the city of Los Angeles. My memories of growing up on John Street in Manhattan Beach, California were filled with joy, excitement and adventures; until my world, as I knew it, fell apart when we moved to Del Mar, California. My father was offered the position as Captain of the lifeguards and we started the slow migration to the small deserted stretch of beach in 1963. At twelve years old, this seemed like the end of my life. Remember, I’m writing with clear hindsight now, ok somewhat clearer… Little did I know this would be the beginning of a new journey and give a bit more clarity to many of the events that led me to this new cooking adventure.