I'm in my little cabin in the Sierras enjoying summer's last hurrah. Fall is definitely in the air. There is some smoke from distant fires that are burning in the foothills, but our little area has been spared so far. A couple of years ago, we had a huge fire in the Emigrant Wilderness that made it difficult to be here. People living in the area had to stay inside during the day because of the smoke. But this year, people are able to come up from the Central Valley of California to enjoy the High Sierras and our lake. There are lots of hikers and campers at the forest service office who get permits to enjoy the high mountains. The Pacific Crest Trail crosses at the top of Sonora Pass at an elevation of 9500 feet. The John Muir trail is part of the Pacific Crest Trail to the south. When I do my day hikes in these beautiful mountains, I always imagine the first settlers crossing these treacherous mountains. Some areas have appropriate names like Deadman's Creek.Here in Pinecrest, we are 60 miles (as the bird flies) from Yosemite National Park. Since I can't fly, I have to go the long way around the Emigrant Wilderness to visit Yosemite. South of the lake is a charming little town called Sonora, a historic commercial center where gold miners brought their gold. Next to Sonora is Columbia, a smaller historic gold mining town. My husband's grandfather and his brother used to hitch up a wagon to deliver produce to the miners from their ranch in Knight's Ferry which is in the Sierra foothills. Well, you ask yourself, what does this have to do with a cooking blog? Nothing really, but I enjoy sharing part of my world with my blogging buddies—just as I enjoy reading about Australia, England, Italy, and other countries where some of my blogger friends live. Today, I'm going to share a recipe with you that I have made numerous times. It is a scrumptious meal to share with friends and is easy to make. The recipe comes from Elfie Krieger at the “Food Network.” I tweaked it quite a bit. It is not inexpensive because it requires almost two pounds of shrimp. I usually serve this dish with quinoa and peas. Sometimes I serve it with polenta, but always with crusty bread and a salad.
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8/27/2015 03:16:42 am
I love every ingredient in this meal. Very satisfying. :)
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Thank you Fae
8/27/2015 03:08:52 pm
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Gerlinde
8/27/2015 03:10:53 pm
Thank you Kay, we are back home . I hope to return to the mountains soon.
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I love your cabin it's so beautiful in the Sierra's, there is nothing more peaceful and beautiful. Look at those mountains, do I see snow? I also really love this meal, the shrimp sound delicious as does the quinoa and peas. A perfect meal in a beautiful setting.
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Gerlinde
8/27/2015 03:25:42 pm
Yes, that is snow Suzanne, I used an old photo from last year in the spring. The photos I took this time didn't turn out that well. I hope to go to the top of the pass and make some photos before the roads are closed because of snow.
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8/27/2015 07:18:34 am
I enjoyed learning more about your cabin and the majestic Sierra Nevada's. And the recipe is fantastic! I adore shrimp!
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Gerlinde
8/27/2015 03:27:09 pm
Thank you Deb, I also like shrimp.
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8/27/2015 09:23:17 am
Gerlinde, your cabin sounds wonderful! So peaceful and relaxing I'm sure! This shrimp dish sounds delicious. We eat lots of shrimp at our house during the summer, so I will definitely be giving this one a go!
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Gerlinde
8/27/2015 03:17:42 pm
Thanks Mary Ann, the mountains are relaxing and let me know what you thought about the recipe.
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Gerlinde
8/29/2015 01:30:35 pm
That's one of the reasons I also read blogs, so I can be introduced to new ideas.
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Gerlinde
8/29/2015 01:33:24 pm
Thanks Penny, a dash of this and a dash of that makes a dish tastes better.
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Gerlinde
8/29/2015 01:20:58 pm
Thank you Dedy
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Gerlinde
8/29/2015 01:25:28 pm
Thanks Charlotte, I just started to add quinoa to my diet and I like it. I have the feeling that you are a good cook and your quinoa tastes great.
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Yuko
8/28/2015 01:13:15 am
Your cabin was lovely and miss the beauty and serenity of Pine Crest. I remember that I broke your antique something in the bathroom long time ago.
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Gerlinde
8/29/2015 01:35:57 pm
Thanks Yuko, it is always fun to see you. I don't remember what you broke but I still have the cute nightlight that you gave me for the bathroom.
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8/30/2015 02:18:18 am
I've been to Yosemite many times (we usually approach via Hwy 99). However on a recent trip we decided to drive through the Eastern Sierras for the first time (via Hwy 395). Such grandeur. California is blessed with so much natural beauty and you are right in the center of it all. GREG
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Gerlinde
8/31/2015 01:29:52 am
Highway 395 indeed shows the splendor of this beautiful mountain range. There is a state park with the ruins of an old gold mining town called Bodie. The next pass on 395 going north after Tioga pass is Sonora pass that gets you to Pinecrest on the other side. If you continue even further north on 395 you can take several small passes that are stunning and beautiful and eventually get you to Lake Tahoe.
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9/2/2015 08:17:07 am
We did indeed stop in Bodie and we drove around Lake Tahoe as a side trip! GREG 8/30/2015 01:31:13 pm
I picked up some quinoa the other day, and this dish reminded me that I need to use it! :) And it looks so great along side those flavorful shrimp! Yummy share, Gerlinde! :D
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Gerlinde
8/31/2015 01:32:59 am
Thank you Kennedy, I am just now learning to cook with quinoa. It's a great addition to my diet.
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Gerlinde
9/2/2015 11:04:02 am
Thanks Mimi, maybe you you would be able to visit some day.
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What a lovely meal. I imagine the flavour is rich but the food is light. Great combinations.
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Gerlinde
9/2/2015 11:10:13 am
Thanks EllaDee, you are right, the flavor of this dish is rich yet it is a light dish. One day you will come back and visit Yosemite again.
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Kathryn
9/8/2015 08:36:34 am
Thank you for sharing your little piece of the world in California, Gerlinde! It's great that you can escape like that. And your shrimp and feta dish looks scrumptious!
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Gerlinde
9/8/2015 08:53:14 am
Thanks Kathryn, I am lucky to have a little cabin in the woods.
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Gerlinde
9/15/2015 04:28:23 pm
Thanks Marion!
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12/18/2015 12:27:41 pm
Gerlinde...fabulous foody site❤️
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Gerlinde
3/7/2018 08:16:52 am
Thanks Steve!
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Gerlinde
3/7/2018 08:16:23 am
I love my little cabin and miss it when I am not there.
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