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Honey? There are so many different varieties, how do they standardize them all?

My summer garden is winding down - bush beans, grape tomatos, roma tomatos, okra...my basil is still growing strong, however. I love straight from the garden vegetables!

fresh berries and a splash of maple syrup

Turnip greens w/ hot sauce and a bowl of pintos w/ onion!

Weber gas grill w/ side burners and a wood chip holder that nestles between the gas jets. Yesterday, we had mesquite smoked hamburgers. They were delicious!

My mom used to make iceburg lettuce and mayo sandwiches as snacks for us when we got home from school to tide us over until dinner. She always put a grind of black pepper on them. Just the memory of them makes me smile.

Canola primarily - industrial olive oil next.

Grits w/ sharp cheddar cheese and jalapeno peppers! Yum!
(And, although I can't eat seafood, a lot of my friends swear that shrimp and grits is a true South Carolina Lowcountry delight.)

Melvin's in Mount Pleasant, SC has wonderful dry rubbed ribs - very meaty.

I like a basic sunny-side down egg, fried in olive oil & corn meal, w/ a sprinkle of Mrs. Dash original and a pinch of garam masala.

My favorite basic omelet is prepared by blending chopped cilantro in with the egg mixture, then adding grated sharp chedder as the eggs cook, again in olive oil. Once it's flipped out of the pan, I like to top the omelet w/ homemade chili and a dollop of sour cream.

The other variation I like is to add chopped basil to the egg mixture, grated swiss or an herbed havarti as the cheese, and then top with mushrooms that have been sauteed in butter and olive oil with an Italian herb mixture.

Never dunk your hand in a sink full of suds when you don't know what's under the suds - there might be a sharp knife. Best to gently feel your way around!

Cooking is not for the squeamish or for sissies! I sliced my hand open one time, trying to peel a grapefruit. Luckily the knife was quite sharp and I have a smile-shaped scar in the space between my thumb and index finger as a result.
I would have loved to try Mario's barbecue - you're one lucky guy!

I second Logographic - I cook Irish oats the long way - when creamy, I toss in gold raisins, unsalted butter, light brown sugar and heavy cream. Absolutely soul warming!