Blueberry Picking, Anthony Bourdain's Roadrunner, and Zambri's Italian Food

A very active day yesterday. First there was blueberry picking at Meadowbrook Farm. Two hours of it yielded two buckets full. It will be tasty to snack on and freeze for consuming in the winter time.

We have been here before last year and it was nice to do this again. They also have lots of rows to spread out in.

After a short afternoon at home, it was off to see the Roadrunner documentary on Anthony Bourdain's life. It was an honest look at the good and bad parts of Bourdain's work and personal life, concluding with his suicide. It gives pause for looking at what is important in your life and reflecting on the accidents that happen while living it, for boon or bane, and how that shapes you. It also gives great pause for knowing that you cannot let that which causes you grief to control you. That there are people who you can talk to.

In tribute to Anthony Bourdain's joy of good food, we had supper at Zambri's, a fabulous Italian restaurant. I ordered an Antico vermouth as a pre meal drink. The food started with local green beans and cherry tomatoes mixed with pesto (not pictured). There was also a plate of fresh bread and dish of olives. Both delicious. 

For a main we all wanted the special; Dungeness crab in ravioli with local corn for texture. The restaurant took the two portions and split it amongst the three of us. Delicious as always. I had this with a Saltpring Wild semi-dry cider.

Because we know that was not going to be enough, we split an order of the halibut special. It was cooked to perfection and was a very fresh tasting dish.

For dessert I had a chocolate bourdino, a nice end to the day.