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Black, of course!

David's salted caramel ice cream is pretty much my all-time favorite dessert. Hmm....salted caramel anything is delicious!

Well, it was more a memorable tapas experience - my friend and I ate our way across Barcelona, always stopping at the various jamon establishments (Palacio del Jamon!) I've never eaten more pork in my life, but boy was it worth it.

Mixed nuts roasted with butter, rosemary and cayenne pepper. My friends are disappointed if I don't have a fresh batch made when they come over!

C) Los Angeles. Taco trucks - 'nuff said.

I'm going to jump on the San Antonio is not real Mexican bandwagon, too. Some of the worst "Mexican" food I've ever had was there. Guess that's why they call it Tex-Mex.

I also cook extra rice and freeze it in half-cup servings. 2 min. in the microwave and I'm done! Tastes just like fresh made, too. I've served it to guests and no one could tell that it was frozen.

Warm french lentil salad with salmon - sauteed (winter) or grilled (summer). Also spinach salad with goat cheese if I'm still hungry!

crispy, but not burnt!

Rib. Eye. No question

Another vote for roasting! though braising is a close second

Gelato, of course! Pistachio is my favorite...

Anything my husband doesn't like/won't eat! Most recently a yummy peanut butter, banana and honey sandwich.

For the butcher I like Victor's - it's right off the 10 at National Blvd. where it meets Palms. It's a small family business, so nothing fancy, but they're very friendly and helpful. They'll special order something if they don't carry it. Nice deli there, too.