Portland, P.I., Day Four
Today was winery day. First we had a wonderful lunch at a Bistro on the way there. It ws the first time I had clam chowder with the clams in shell. Delicious! Brendan was our chauffeur, and Kara and I had wine tastings at three of the many wineries near Portland–Erath, Sokol-Blosser, and Argyle. It was an absolutely beautiful day. We sat outside gazing over the hills of vineyards. At one winery we had Oregorgonzola and crackers. I couldn’t take any wine back with me on the place, but I would have if I had had the room. I really enjoyed it. I did buy a bottle for BCA&KN. I am enjoying reading one of the books I bought at Powell’s. It is by the girl who has a blog called Orangette, and it is all about food (with recipes) but also about family,loss, renewal. It is fun to read, and I want to try the recipes.