pasta

arugula, prosciutto, and tomato

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Bloody Mary

Lots of good suggestions here, and some absurd ones... but for me: Fried Okra - and lots of it!

Bone-in Ribeye.. yes

Gambino's in New Orleans. Love that Doberge!

a cast iron skillet which belonged to my grandmother. But if we narrow down to something "mine", I'd point to my dishwasher. Please may I have an upgrade?

bone-in strip steak

I still have it -- a local Junior League cookbook "Southern Accent"

At Chez Panisse, Alice Waters is one of the most gracious hosts imaginable. When she is in the restaurant, she consistently stops by and has shown genuine interest in our opinions of that evening's meal. Her Edible Schoolyard ideas are enough for any single legacy. Hands on learning that's fun and beneficial? Enough said! Yes she's impossibly Utopian and an endless dreamer. So what? There is plenty of room for both "dreamers" and "practical" chefs.

adding vegetarian or vegan meals to the week. not as extreme as his daily portion.. but its a start