Daily Archives: May 20, 2013

Classic New Mexican Frito pie – Chile Pies

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Classic New Mexican Frito pie - Chile Pies
Ground beef, pinto beans, red chile, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese and crema served in a Frito bag! $8
Chile Pies, San Francisco CA

This is an upscale version of the delicious white-trash staple, but I think it missed the mark. There was so much lettuce and pico de gallo on top that you couldn’t really get into the “meat” of the dish which is the Fritos, beef and beans. Perhaps some things are better left unaltered…

Red and yellow columbine flowers
Red and yellow columbine flowers (Aquilegia sp., Ranunculaceae), West Field Road.

Artisan cheeses – Escena Lounge & Grill

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Artisan cheeses - Escena Lounge & Grill
Apple, grapes, Temecula honey, crackers. $12
Escena Lounge & Grill, Palm Springs CA

Omg, they certainly gave us A LOT of cheese! We weren’t expecting such a large plate when we ordered it, but we’re not complaining, hehe. I’m not sure what all the cheeses were but there an herb-crusted goat cheese, bleu cheese, brie, gouda, some kind of cheddar, a soft sheep’s milk cheese, and a couple other kinds. I can never say no to cheese so I liked everything. And the honeycomb chunk was awesome!

Teddy Bear chollas
Cholla Cactus Garden filled with Teddy Bear chollas (Cylindropuntia bigelovii, Cactaceae), Joshua Tree National Park.