Losing Focus

Sorry for the dearth of reporting on the culinary journeys, but when one finds oneself looking out at this.....
Or this.....
And kicking back like this (YES, I do have shorts on! Otherwise those weird crisscross indents would scar my lily white ass).....




You can't blame a person for being a little unfocused. I'm spending a week down in Sayulita, Mexico, about an hour north of Puerto Vallarta. Needed an escape from the cold and wet of PDX, and with w going on a ski trip with a girlfriend, it seemed the perfect time for some "serious" getting in touch with myself. Which would be a lot easier if Sergio wasn't manning the beach bar here at Playa Escondida, distracting me with his cooler of ice cold Pacificos.

"Why yes, Sergio....Now that you mention it I'd love another Pacifico....."








Had some good bites....more on that tomorrow. Okay, maybe one teaser......

Chilaquiles in Paradise.....breakfast poolside at Playa Escondida!






Right now, trekking back in to town to gather more information at Sayulita Fish Taco (btw- based on preliminary investigation yesterday, the tacos are muy bueno!)...will gather further evidence today. Plus have heard tale of a plate of camarons that must be tasted to be believed. Must undertake exploration immediately!!

Why not, indeed?

As a rule, I'm not a big breakfast person. But on the way out of town yesterday, w and I didn't want to day trip without some sustenance, so we stopped at our favorite tacqueria, ¿Por Que No? on North Mississippi, because when don't little tacos taste good besides never? At least that was our thought heading in. I had forgotten that on weekends they do their version of brunch, where along with their usual killer tacos...including crazy good carnitas that will make you swoon in meaty delight...they offer other specials, which can include among other things huevos rancheros, a tamale with eggs, and my favorite, chilaquiles. Chilaquiles are what Mexicans do with leftover tortillas. They are cut into pieces, fried, then smothered in a red/green sauce, onion, cilantro, cheese, and sometimes (like at PQN) served with egg. It is so good, and I have a feeling something I'll be exploring at home. w had the huevos, that were also muy bueno, but for me chilaquiles are the deal. And at $7.50 a plate, a fabulous deal! Dig this, amigos......