Another Day, Another Rental…But Still Cooking!

 

Last week we moved out of the cute little rental apartment we have been in for the past six and a half weeks.

 

When we moved in there from the hotel we knew we would be moving out in mid- September because of a previous booking.  We were fortunate to have found it, and to have met the terrific couple who own it, and the “homeyness” of it trumped the hotel suite without question.

But, as we are still awaiting word of our walk through date for our new home (we are getting closer …so please stay tuned), several weeks ago I began the search for our next rental.

When I noticed some pretty spectacular photos of a studio apartment with availability on one of the vacation rental sites I immediately contacted the owner who arranged  for us to see it ASAP.  We were totally sold that this was the place for us as we wind down the “home” stretch!

The owner not only offered us the apartment, but graciously is allowing us to stay as long as we need it!  We have found the folks here in SLO are as friendly as all the hype promises!  

This may be a studio, but it is pretty incredible.  It has a state of the art kitchen, complete with granite countertops, fantastic cabinets, high end appliances, and an array of professional cookware and cutlery.  It is truly an unexpected delight, especially if one loves to cook!

When my husband questioned not having a separate bedroom I quickly responded, “Look at this kitchen!”

There is also a very comfortable queen plus sofa bed, a leather chair, built in tv and fireplace,  beautiful bathroom, a high bistro table for 2, as well as a breakfast bar for 2.  And there is a large deck with a lovely view that overlooks the San Luis Obispo Creek!

If we must finish out our days before moving into our home in a studio apartment, I am definitely not complaining!   

So after moving in one week ago I found myself in the market the next day shopping to fill the fridge!

 

That evening we had a dinner of roasted spatchcocked chicken with lemon and rosemary, fresh Blue Lake green beans, and salad.

 

 

Nigella Lawson has a simple recipe  for a spatchcocked chicken with rosemary and lemon.  Here it is, from her book, Forever Summer… It is delicious!

The next morning I awoke early, letting my husband sleep, and went into the kitchen with one thing in mind…pancakes!  The last time I made  pancakes was months ago sometime before our move.  

Although I don’t have a griddle here, I do have a good size skillet I could use.  Without a flexible spatula they were a bit more difficult to get out of the pan, and still keep their shape,  but we are not that picky.

I set the table complete with flowers, and we sat down to a breakfast of homemade pancakes, fresh berries, bananas, real maple syrup, and applewood smoked bacon!

And my husband only had to walk a few steps from the bed to the table!