Margi! and Kelly!

margi....you will be able to find the olive oil at luigi's in bakersfield. it's a little on the pricey side, but well worth it. make sure you use it as a garnish....not to cook with. make a salad, then drizzle! a slice of bread, then drizzle! you'll be hooked! be sure and tell gino you're following this blog! i'm thinking i need a sponsor!

and kelly....i'm thinking you should combine what you have a make a salad......i'm assuming the carna asada is pre-cooked. place your greens on a plate and season with salt and pepper and maybe a drizzle of olive oil. combine the black beans and corn (thawed and drained) in a small bowl, season with cumin, salt and pepper. top your greens with the meat, then bean mixture. if you have cilantro, a squeeze of lime, sour cream, or salsa, that would be great too. sounds like a tasty and healthy lunch to me! let me know if you put it all together.

eat up,
d

p.s. just returned from santa barbara and had an amazing dinner at petite valentien.....yes, the same chef that used to be here in bakersfield. if you're over that way, definitely worth a trip. his prices are very reasonable. lunch around $12 to $15 and dinner with wine.....i'd say you could get by....hmmmmm....i suppose i shouldn't quote an amount! not sure what wine you'll be drinking! nevertheless, stop in and see robert....you'll be glad you did!