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Strangely enough, some of the best barbecue was the ribs at McGuire's Irish Pub in Pensacola, FL. Maybe I was just hungry that day, but they were amazing.

Central Market in Houston is a most wonderful place. Everything you could want in a grocery store. From incredible meats to the produce to the bakery . . . ah the bakery. My favorite part is their sandwich line. You can choose from hot and cold selections prepared in front of you on fresh-baked bread. You can also pick any of the toppings available to add at no extra charge. I'm a big fan of the marinated mushrooms and red bell peppers. The portions are huge for about $8. I have them cut if into four pieces so I can take them home and wrap them separately. That's four nice $2 meals - especially if you pair them with something else. I regret that I have to move soon to another state. Central Market, you will be missed.

Check out the Chewy Chips Ahoy cookies in the red package. The packaging is much more flimsy than a year ago, and the cookies have noticeably shrunk in diameter. Boo!

chocolate crunch eggs call my name

I like to make a really lean chili with lean ground beef drained, several types of beans, several cans of tomatoes, garlic, onions, and spices. It's filling but not heavy.

Johnny Ray's in Birmingham, AL

extra crispy

NY strip typically, but a porterhouse is sounding good at the moment. Yum.

Very crisp - almost crumbly.

New York strip - but it has to be cooked correctly since it is lean. When done right there's no need for sauce.

A good old fashioned ham and cheese on crusty bread. Some really thin cooked apples would be good too.