Sunday, July 20th, 2008
Gabriola Island and Bruschetta
We rode out to Gabriola Island today to visit with some friends. We met at a huge “locals” beach. This beach doesn’t even make it on the tourist map. It felt like such a long ride and it turns out it was! I was checking the distance online and we rode just over 17 km! That’s quite a work out for someone who hasn’t logged more than 15 hours on a bike this year. Gabriola Island is also quite hilly. I found myself either working to get up an incline or coasting quickly down hills the whole way. Not many flat spots to be had.
It was a gorgeous blue bird day and always fun to enjoy with friends. Lily plays easily with the other little girls we were with.
On the ferry:
I thought I’d share my simple bruschetta recipe. Perfect for a breezy hot day like today.
- 3-4 Tomatoes, chopped or diced
- 1/2 Red Onion, diced
- 2-3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2-3 tbsp Oil (Non GMO Canola, Safflower, whatever you like)
- fresh Basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp Vinegar (Balsamic, Apple Cider, whatever you like)
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- Baguette
I like to make the bruschetta earlier in the day to allow the flavours to mingle before topping the cut baguette and baking/grilling in the oven. You can make it it and use it right away though if you don’t have more time.
on Sunday, July 20th, 2008 at 7:36 pm:
Ah yes, the places only the locals know. That’s one of my favourite things about the island and surrounding islands… there are a lot of places like that. Sounds like you had a great day; me too:)
I like this new look but have to admit that the other one was hard to top. It speaks to me I guess. Have a great week!
on Sunday, July 20th, 2008 at 7:52 pm:
You aren’t the only one to have loved the last theme! Right Robyn?
I really did like it but I just wanted something fresher and more airy…
on Sunday, July 20th, 2008 at 10:34 pm:
WE TOO WENT TO A HIDDEN BEACH THAT WAS ABSOLUTLY WONDERFUL. BOTH KIDS PLAYED IN THE SURF AND THE DOG AND I VENTURED OUT INTO THE WATER. SO FUN.
YES I TOO LIKED THE OTHER LOOK BUT ALSO LIKE THIS ONE ESPCIALLY THE TOP DESIGN. THE BROWN WAS SOMEHOW WARM AND INVITING
on Monday, July 21st, 2008 at 2:54 pm:
Your food pictures always look so professional! Kris and I are thinking of going on a trip around the islands for Meredith’s birthday (he’s taking the day off). It looks like so much fun!
on Monday, July 21st, 2008 at 5:44 pm:
Thanks but I wish I knew how to take pictures like so many others I see on their blogs! I’m totally impressed. I’ve been thinking about getting a new camera and possibly even some lessons. I’d really love to be able to take better photos.