Tracey and I were on the road on my birthday. We were traveling from San Diego slowly going home from a Service Learning conference.
Since there was some delay on Highway 101, Tracey and I decided to stop in Pismo Beach and spend the night there, continuing home on the next day.
We went to a restaurant near the hotel for dinner... my birthday dinner.
I thought we were not that hungry so we planned to just get appetizers and call it a night. But that was not going to happen!
Tracey stuck to the plan and ordered a salad of organic greens, shaved purple carrots, etc,,, Purple carrots? Who knew? I had to try and it was wonderful.... so we shared.
Steamed black mussels with asparagus, tomatoes, and prosciutto, in a cherry, white wine butter sauce for Tracey.
I gave in to some Mahi-mahi encrusted with bread crumbs and crab meat
When mentioned that it was my birthday, the waiter came back with warm cinnamon bread pudding, soaked in vannilla custard and Southern bourbon sauce, ala mode.... Yummm!
Plus, the waiter gave me a gift, as we were leaving,... a card signed by the staff,
Plus a 15% off coupon for the next visit, and a can of their famous clam chowder... I can enjoy and pretend I am beachside when I enjoy the clam chowder.... soon.
A great way to celebrate my birthday. Thanks, Tracey for the birthday treat!
