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Smoked salmon.

Sometimes homemade, but more often Hellmann's light mayo as I'm counting calories.

I've tasted Miracle Whip only once, which was more than enough.

Another vote for hardwood lump charcoal. I light it with a blowtorch, no chimney.

Soda.

The edibles I grow: apples, arugula, asparagus, basil, beans, beets, blueberries, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, chives, collards, coriander, corn, cornsalad, cucumbers, dill, eggplant, favas, garlic, gooseberries, grapes, hardy kiwi, horseradish, kale, lavender, leeks, lettuces, lovage, marjoram, mint, nasturtiums, okra, onions, oregano, parsley, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, radishes, ramps, raspberries, rhubarb, rosemary, sage, savory, shallots, squash (butternut), strawberries, sunflowers, Swiss chard, tarragon, thyme, tomatillos, tomatoes, watermelon, and zucchini.

Beer

Cream puffs!

A flute of Champagne with pomme frite (it must be fried to perfection) with an anchovy mayonaise to dip into.

Mom rarely puts her heart into cooking. About twenty years ago, though, she prepared meat fondue -- that was great fun! And most memorable. Loved cooking my beef and chicken in the hot oil at the table. She also allowed all of us to make our own assortment of dipping sauces. My brother mixed grape jelly with godknowswhat. We all laughed. It's a shame we never had it again.

My mother makes homemade ravioli and Italian spaghetti suace and meatballs to die for. She's Sicilian