Mostly food minutiae

When it comes to restaurants in town, it's hard to try something new instead of heading for our favorite places. In all the years that I've been going to Alborz Persian Cuisine, I have never seen the belly dancing. We don't tend to eat dinner after seven. Anything after that is just snacking. But we'll have to make the show sometime. Several years ago, Paul told me about Alborz Persian Cuisine and how good it was. It one of my favorite restaurants in town, next to Fonda San Miguel and Chez Nous, Titaya's, El Patio, Star of India, Elsie's, Arrandas, The Frisco.... But Alborz has a buffet to beat all buffets. On a hot day it's nice to walk in and have some Persian ice cream.

We've been invited to a potluck. I can't wait because my friend seems to know several foodies and they bring the most yummy dishes to the table. I actually get a bit anxious thinking about what to bring but not so anxious it ruins the fun. I usually bring something savory or brie. I have decided to bring Sour Cherry Crumb Cakes made from fresh cherries and be a desert contributor.

Yesterday we had the first cucumber out of our garden. It was exquisite, a bit sweet and very juicy. I wish we had California weather so we could really go to town with a garden. On walks through the hood I see a lot of sad looking gardens, drooping from heat exhaustion. I also hear a lot of sad gardeners talk about losing plants. But our cucumber filled me with ideas and strategy for next year, a bigger garden, different location, a list of veggies, more strawberries and better squirrel proof designs.