Meet you halfway

We got a chance to hang out with my brother and his wife last weekend. He lives near Reno, so we met in Davis to minimize both of our driving times. I've blogged before about Davis. It's a town filled with restaurants and a great destination for a one night visit.


We had pizza and cold beer for lunch at Uncle Vito's Slice of New York Pizza. Stimulating conversation and laughter followed. A dip in the pool, a nap followed by free cocktails at the Hallmark Inn and it was time for dinner at Seasons Restaurant.

Starters
Warm Local Olives
Kennebec Fries - Housemade Poblano Ketchup

Entrees
BBQ Shrimp - Anson Mills Cheddar Grits - Bacon Cracklings
Bledsoe Lamb Chops - Del Rio Braised Greens - Sausage - Peach Jam


A lucky pick off the wine list, Rominger West Sauvignon Blanc was crisp with enough flavor to stand up to the entrees.

Oh yes we did have dessert!
My brother and I had items off the "sweet bites" section of the menu. I like the idea of just a small taste for dessert.
Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie
Gelato Du Jour

The wives split a standard dessert
Bellweather Ricotta, Berries, Organic Honey, Shortbread

Hanging at the house

We've been hanging out closer to home the last few weeks. Plans for a big vacation adventure later in the year, have us saving the dough for then. With a little ingenuity and some dough, one can have a fun food adventure. A trip to the farmers' market, a cruise of the internet and behold the feast.

Marin Sunday farmer's market


Tyler Florence's recipe inspired my wife to create a peach and strawberry crostata.

Happy 4th of July

Novato Parade