Went to the Yashiro Japanese Garden today. It's a tiny little park hidden right in downtown Oly. I remember driving by it a few times before and thinking that I should go in, so when Dave suggested that we stop by there I was happy to do so. It's a relatively quiet, peaceful spot right in the middle of the city.
We had ploughmans for dinner, which is a brittish meal that's basically slices of meat, chunks of cheese, salad, and thick slices of bread piled on a plate, usually served with 'pickle' or chutney. Wendy taught me how to make a new salad dressing that's ridiculously good, and incredibly simple. All you need is one small shallot, finely chopped, one crushed garlic clove, one sprig of fresh rosemary, a couple teaspoons of honey and about a third of a cup of balsamic vinegar. Just throw it all in a skillet and sautee it until the shallot and garlic are cooked, and then reduce it until it's the consistency that you want.
I also learned that one scoop of pistachio ice cream goes really well with one scoop of chocolate ice cream.
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Oh, I see! This is a ride to eat trip! The gardens look beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHope you didn't get too wet today.
Ride to Eat and Eat to Ride. It's a natural cycle.
ReplyDeleteNot to mention some of the best corn bread this side of the Mason-Dixon line, a breakfast burger, and other eating adventures here in Oly. Hope you escaped the rain on your way to Oregon.
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