Tuesday, November 10
North Carolina
We had some morning rain on this driving day, the first time for this trip.
Before long it cleared and we took to the scenic route once again...
A couple of old Road Trippers.
Lunchtime...
They sure do know how to make Buttermilk Ranch Dressing in
Beautiful Downtown Roaring River, NC.
Beautiful Downtown Roaring River, NC.
Served on ice cold iceberg lettuce, it was the freshest and most delicious, crunchy salad. Perfect with a great grilled cheese & tomato on whole wheat.
It was raining in earnest as we made our way onto the Blue Ridge Parkway....
We were singing and dancing in the rain
during a pit stop at the Parkway Craft Center in Blowing Rock.
Now you tell me....
Can you find the 2 Turkeys?
Denis was the Man, maneuvering us through the mountains in the rain. We were happy when we saw the exit for Asheville.
Asheville, NE
For our last night, Denis had booked us The Dorothy Parker Room at the White Gate Inn on East Chestnut Street.
The fire in the front parlor was warm and welcoming.
The Dorothy Parker Room
A comfy bed.
A warming fireplace.
A perfect writing desk.
We took a quick catnap and then downtown we went. Asheville was quiet on this rainy evening. We window shopped and added to our collections of...
Cute Knitting Shops.
And storefronts that remind us of The Roop.
Excellent Italian food is what we craved tonight.
We found it at Cucina 24 on Wall Street....
We cheered to our successful Road Trip!!
For starters, I had Cauliflower Soup with Pistachio Butter.
For Denis, a Salad of Baby Arugula, Poached Pear, Gorgonzola Dolce, Walnuts & Pickled Onions.
Butternut Squash Tortelli with Sage Brown Butter and Amaretti Crumbs for me.
For Denis, the Chef's Vegetarian Special
Grilled Eggplant
Barletta Bean with a Spicy Red Pepper Glaze
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Rosemary
Dessert Tonight
Heavenly Pumpkin Cheesecake
Italian Espresso
When we returned to our room at the White Gate Inn, we had a gift waiting for us. In a delicate gauzy bag, a small bottle of Pillow Mist in a gentle fragrance was hanging on our door. It included a little card with this sentiment....
A flock of sheep leisurely passing,
the sound of rain,
soft winds across an open field,
a pure sky,
O' Pleasing Deity,
Peace of the soul,
May the gentle fragrance of our pillow mist evoke soothing slumber
and bodies refreshed... ...
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