On my first full day in ModestoI awoke refreshed with a clean, billowy bedhead. I had to bemindful of the adopted feral cat lurking about, acting all cutesybut ready to claw.
Tim whipped up a quiche with leftover marinated tomatoes, spinachand cheese. Pretty much the tastiest breakfast I had since leavingIowa.
Afterward Tim took me for a spin around Modesto, starting with avisit to Loretelli Farmsfor some O'Henrypeaches for dinner and strawberries and almonds encrusted inan orange honey shell to nosh on. The floral aroma and subtleflavor of orange was outstanding.
Our little trip around town continued down to the centralbusiness district and southward to Ceresto briefly peruse La PerlaTapatia, one of a small Mexican grocery chain in the CentralValley.
A lazy afternoon was spent sipping BushmillsWhite Label; alternating between watching the Giantson TV inside, or listening to them on the radio out on the backdeck while Tim prepared brisket with a dry rub, followed by a longsmoke on the Weber grill with cherry wood. For supper: brisket andslaw on soft focaccia rolls, with grilled corn and peaches. Thetart flesh of the O'Henry peaches remained firm despite its timeover the coals.
The next day Tim and I skipped breakfast and took a morning walkaround a trio of parks – Thousand Oaks, Kewin, and East La Loma –all connected by a paved trail, though at one point we circledback on the other side of the creek on a challenging, dusty trailmore frequented by homeless than by recreational walkers.
Feeling peckish after we swung by the house to grab Julia, andhave lunch nearby at TaqueriaMis Compadres. A big-ass bottle of ModeloEspecial and the chile relleno and enchilada plate caught myattention immediately. For my enchilada filling I requestedchorizo. What a revelation! Swimming in a sea of brownish-redchili gravy, it was one of the best enchiladas I've ever eaten.The stuffed poblano for my chile relleno had retained somestructure, requiring a little effort to cut with a fork, but stilltender enough to enjoy. No slouch on melty cheesy goodness withineither.
Another afternoon spent listening to the Giants, followed byleftovers for dinner. Tim and Julia ate cold brisket sandwicheswhile I opted for slices of heirloom tomatoes with cheese andmayo.
I retired early in preparation for my departure the next morning.
 | Photos from the Picasa Web Album: Labor Day Trip 2012 |
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