On the Road... - Paso Robles, CA

The Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Futurity has rolled into Paso Robles and so have we. The horses were put to bed and our camper settled in so Scott and I headed to the coast after our day chores were done.

Scott loves the waves at Moonstone Beach so we picked out the perfect surf spot. It was chilly out there!

We wandered back into town and picked Applebee's for dinner. Hey, don't count out the franchise restaurant. They are consistent and usually provide a decent meal for not a lot of bucks. It is hard to eat a sit down meal in Paso Robles without dropping at least a hundred bucks for two.

I always order the Oriental Chicken Salad because it is amazing. This trip did not fail to deliver. I used to always order this as a wrap but the salad is now the way to go for me.

Scott went for the Honey Crisps with Macaroni and Cheese. He found the meal plain at first but as he dug closer to the bottom of his bowl the sauce mixed in with the chicken strips woke up the dish and he really started to enjoy it. He didn't finish his, as I didn't finish mine either. The portions were large.

Buckle up folks, we are here for another 12 days so be prepared for plenty of food posts coming your way! 

The Sow's Ear - Cambria, CA

Driving through the charming town of Cambria there are people strolling the streets and plenty of shops to entertain the interests of tourists from far and wide. We drove into town with a couple of restaurants in mind but decided The Sow's Ear was our choice for the evening.

There were people waiting outside so I was afraid we could not get in, however it was early and we were pleasantly surprised. A table with our name on it was waiting for us!

The bread was served in a flower pot. I thought it was so cute. Sourdough on one side and a nutty wheat on the other. It was warm and I am sure it was just baked. I ate more than my portion, with plenty of butter. The Early Dinner and regular Dinner menu threw me through a loop. So many choices!

Scott chose an item on the Early Dinner menu because he wasn't very hungry. Fresh Salmon with a Citrus Balsamic Glaze was char grilled and served with a wild rice pilaf. He said the glaze reminded him of barbecue sauce, an interesting choice for fish.

I saw several things on the menu that I wanted to try. The Sheppard's Pie, Petrale Sole and it was Friday so you know I wanted the Chowder too! But I decided to go for something that I wouldn't normally go for - Lobster Pot Pie. I promise you it was packed full of tender lobster, mushrooms, peas, shallots served in a super rich, creamy lobster broth topped in a puff pastry. I couldn't finish it by any means. It should be served for two people!

This was a lovely dinner in a historic, charming building. Over a couple glasses Santa Barbara pinot noir it was an enjoying evening on the Central Coast.