Nocino?

Late morning walnut hunting.  The time is a little past for the early walnuts, but this tree started a bit slow this year. 

I keep track of the edibles I see out on my rides, walnuts are one of my favorites, but will not be ready for another couple of months.  Last year I had posted some pictures on flickr from a gathering expedition near the top of Sulphur Mtn., and there was a comment that I should look into making nocino.  Having no idea what that was I resorted to google and found this nocino recipe. Now off to the store this afternoon to grab a few more ingredients.   

This tree is a little easier access then the one on Sulphur mountain. 

 

Morning Hills

This morning I did a quick warm up along the coast, and then up into the hills for some last-minute intervals.  Really a quick fitness and bike check before I head out on an out-of-town long ride this weekend.

The park on the hill above town is a great way to squeeze in about 1000 feet of climbing and descending in 5 miles.  All went well, neither the bike nor the motor failed, and time to sort and load the gear.

It looks like it is going to be a banner weekend with high pressure setting in and the clouds and fog gone for a bit.