Monterey Peninsula
266th Event: Picnic at Frankie’s
The Board of Governors sponsored this annual summer event at the lovely home of Frankie
Appling located near historic Castle Rock in Corral de Tierra. Since Salinas is Steinbeck
Country, it is not surprising that John Steinbeck and his sister, Mary explored these sandstone
bluffs named for their resemblance to a medieval English Fortress. Frankie decorated the
frontyard and backyard with a multitude of flower arrangements. Sheila Tansill created the
name tags and invitations which incorporated a Sunflower theme. Roger Hernandez provided acoustical
guitar music throughout the entire three hour event. A fabulous time was had by all!
In addition to providing the venue, Frankie and Max Jamiesson served as Dinner Chairpersons.
Peter Tansill, branch Sommelier, selected the appropriate wines to compliment the food.
The Board of Governors sponsored the picnic by providing salads and entrees that they themselves prepared.
Brett Borden smoked several salmon filets; Peter Tansill prepared a
delicious pasta salad; Debra Borden made a vegetarian lentil salad; Jim Giancola provided a
grilled beef tenderloin; Marie Riley created chicken breast slices with pesto; Rob Gallaway
prepared BBQ Ribs.
To supplement the board member offerings, the services and talent of Chef Mario Perez were
employed. Chef Perez prepared Watermelon Salad, Caesar Salad and au Gratin potatoes.
Chef Perez also created the passed hors d’oeuvres: Lamb Lollipops with cucumber sauce,
Mushroom Crostini, and Ahi Tuna prepared two ways.