breathtaking view from Mt. Tamalpais State Park
Whenever most people think of dining out, they’re fantasizing about that favorite restaurant or trendy new place that they’ve been dying to try, don’t you think? I know that’s what we usually mean here in the pages of weirdcombos. So today, to get away from that trend and stop being so rigid in our thinking, I’m writing about this dining out experience that we attended last weekend with our great friend, John P.
He planned the event in honor of two out-of-town visitors from Portland, OR, Susan and Lee. They love Northern California and travel here often. Since we’re having summer weather even in notoriously cool and damp San Francisco, John thought that a picnic in the Mt. Tamalpais State Park would be superb.
we've become the view at Mt. Tamalpais State Park
I was initially skeptical when he indicated that he hoped to hike the park for a while. I’m not a fan of that traditional past-time. Fortunately, it turned out to be optional. The picnic itself consisted of grilled salmon on brioche buns with a dill yogurt-like sauce; corn and sundried tomato salad from the blog; sliced ultra ripe and fresh Early Girl tomatoes, and this incredible kale salad marinated in a lemon, garlic and anchovy dressing with parmesan. That kale dish was really good. John promised me the recipe to try out at my place. We enjoyed everything with white and red wines and afterward some sweets for dessert.
perfect picnic lunch
cheers everyone!
The company was really congenial. The views from the peak were stunning. I found it especially fascinating to be above the fog. The meal was really tasty and good. We all had a wonderful time. Hegui even got a little crazy and started dancing around with a big cape blowing in the wind—see the video below–sorry that there’s no sound.
Like a good restaurant, picnics offer the potential to experience good and interesting food in a stimulating atmosphere. This one was five-stars. Where do you enjoy picnicking?
rocky outcropping at the top of the mountain
fog blowing into the park
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I have to title this post “Picnic at Yummy Rock.” May I just say, that is the best looking (and tasting, no doubt) picnic plate I’ve seen this year. Friends, food, and a view to die for, Stevie and Hegs, you two know how to live!
Looks like an awesome time. I’d love to go on a picnic like that.
*kisses* HH
What a stunning spot for a picnic. 🙂 The food looks so healthy and utterly delicious in the glow of the sun. 🙂
Looks like a great time!
Oi!
Wow, amazing view, guys! The salmon sandwiches look delicious! How’s the hike up there?
What a gorgeous view…not that is a picnic 🙂
Lili just beautiful with the fog blowing in just before the sunset. Our friend John is a great cook and once again he outdid himself. lucky us!
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Looks like a good time was had by all. Gorgeous pics! And I’m with you, they can have the hiking.
I love picnics, and this is such an astonishing place! Nice to see super hero Hegui in action! :-*
Fer,
Mt Tam is magical, on a clear day you can see the Ocean and Bay, but I am happy with being high up above the fog to watch it blowing in….
Yes I felt like a super hero with a cape ready to take off in the wind.
Hegui
Wow, the view is breathtaking! The video was amazing even with the sound of winds!
What a wonderful reminder of how lucky we are with all the natural beauty we have around here.