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I'm running Philly this year on the 22nd. It's my first marathon. Any suggestions for carb-loading options in Philadelphia? I was going to bring a bagel with me from NY to eat on the morning of the race but it probably wouldn't taste very delicious.

Did you try their pot stickers? The big red sign advertises it.

Fries with mustard, ketchup, black pepper dust, and malt vinegar. Got this at the kebab truck once in England and never looked back.

OMG, He's SO EXCITED. I love that.

When I think Jewish market, I think Zabar's. I've never had their challah, but their coffee cake is amazing.

I went to Spain and actually lost weight. It's a very jamon based culture, and I don't like meat. Tortilla con patatas gets really old after the first week or so. I totally fell in love with boquerones though.

@squeezebottle: I thought whoopie pies were the new cupcake. Which is why I think macarons need advocacy. Write your congressperson (or Sarah Jessica Parker). Who do you think would be the Magnolia of the macaron world?

buckwheat soba in miso soup, topped with a poached egg. Scallions and reconstituted wakame if I feel fancy. One pot breakfast of champions.

Bread. I just ate a slice of pizza bianca from sullivan street bakery, since I was in that part of town. I had to stop myself from buying one of their loaves because I know I'd eat it all. I bought rolls instead. Sensible dinner, sensible dinner, or at least that's what I tell myself.

Your posts are always inspiring, Ed. I'm trying to develop a healthy relationship with food, and trying to learn my body's cues. So, essentially, trying to do what you do and eat when I'm hungry and stopping when I'm full. It's the most rational and maintainable strategy I can think of, so good luck to both of us.

I might try that tonight

I've got a collection of scone recipes because I want SO MUCH to like them. I must say there's quite a lot of variability in the final scone, and it really depends on what each person's idea of a perfect scone really is. I've made the traditional scottish kind that are more like biscuits, as well as the super american kind that's more like a cupcake with a crust. Either kind can be wonderful.

Oh my god, the Maid Right gum wall! I remember going there as a kid and how I loved their pickles. I haven't thought about that place in ages and ages. We'd go after school (Greenville Junior High, represent) or on the weekends. They sold T shirts.

Wow, sure brings back memories.