Indio, California: We returned from another wild weekend in Los Angeles yesterday afternoon. After too much fun and too much food, we stopped at an In-N-Out Burger on our 2-hour drive between Los Angeles and Indio.
In-N-Out Burger = Crack.Must. Stop. Going. To. In-N-Out.
Luckily we had our gorgeous view and ridiculously warm (90°) temperatures to bring us back to RV Reality. The Magna Peregrinus comes with a outdoor 32-inch HD television! We can have a cocktail, watch the news and enjoy the nightly boat parade from our breezy patio.
Sometimes I just need to pinch myself.
One sad note today. Pulitzer Prize winning photographer, Brian Lanker, died yesterday at his home in Eugene, Oregon. While DT was a runner at the University of Oregon, Lanker was at every track meet, photographing the races. At this time (early 1970s), the international running world was abuzz with Steve Prefontaine - the fabulous runner from Oregon. Lankers photos of Prefontaine propelled him into the spotlight and he became a world-famous photographer of athletes, Sports Illustrated swim suit models, African-American women and political figures. Today, Sports Illustrated paid tribute to Brian Lanker.
Photo by Brian Lanker (Courtesy of Sports Illustrated)NCAA Last Chance qualifier race/Finnish Tour Series - Racers include Terry Williams, Frank Shorter, Steve Prefontaine (in black), unknown, John Anderson, Dave Taylor, Bob Smith...
Our own DT is the runner in 6th place/bright yellow singlet in photo #24. This was Pre's last race. 29 May 1975. Steve Prefontaine was killed in a solo car crash a few hours after winning this race. Frank Shorter was second, DT finished third.
Rest in Peace, Brian.
Tonight I prepared a meal that would cost $32 at a restaurant. I boiled one cup of black (beluga) lentils this morning and tossed the cooked/drained/hot lentils with a dressing made with 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, one clove minced garlic and a little salt and pepper. The lentils marinated all day in the fridge. About 30 minutes before serving, I brought the salad out of the refrigerator to warm up a bit, and then tossed in four diced roma tomatoes and a large handful of minced fresh basil leaves.
A few spoonfuls of the lentil salad was mounded over a bed of fresh arugula leaves (because nearly everything is better over a bed of fresh arugula leaves). If you are vegetarian/vegan - stop right here and your dinner is served.
If you are not... this little wild-caught sockeye salmon - grilled by My Driver - served over the lentil salad and arugula... and topped with basil and garlic whirled with a little olive oil... would make a lovely addition.PS: I posted the Lamb + Butternut Squash + Peanut Butter recipe.
Until my next update, I remain, your sentimental correspondent.
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