February 5, 2025 - Wednesday - Today we were back in the desert to see the latest exhibit at the La Quinta Museum called "Salton Sea: Brilliant Expanses, Fading Vision." The exhibit features the artwork of Andrew Dickson, expressing the beauty he finds at the Salton Sea, with its expansive spaces, rich textures and brilliant sun-bleached landscapes.
Mr. Dickson has really captured the look and feel of the Salton Sea. We've spent a lot of time there and recognized many of his scenes.
After the museum we had lunch in nearby Indio at the Cafe at Shields.
We both started out with a "Stuffed Date" which is a plump Medjool date stuffed with jalapeño, bleu cheese and proscuitto, wrapped in bacon and finished off with a shallot demi-glace and a balsamic reduction. These are wonderful.
Then I had their "Walleye Fish Tacos" which are three fish tacos lightly breaded on corn tortillas, lime, cabbage and chipotle aioli. It's served with rice and beans.
Judy had their "Curry Chicken Salad." It's shredded chicken breast in yellow curry, whole grain mustard house sauce, papaya, celery, carrots and sliced and toasted almonds on a field of mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette. It's served with slices of banana bread.
It was a great day with plenty of sun and temperatures in the low 70s.