The Traveler's Lunchbox
I've really tried to get more blogging done at this site, but personal events have prevented me from doing as much cooking as I'd like, but I ran across this idea for a post, and it sounded like a fun one. The basic concept is to list 5 things to eat before you die. A daunting task, as there are probably thousands of items, from delicacies to simple pleasures that everyone should enjoy before death, but I'll try to list 5 that are personal to me.

So with out further ado, my 5 things to eat before you die. (In no particular order.)
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First, let me say this isn't a quick, week night meal. It was a meal undertaking for a Saturday, where I had time, and patience. Late in the week, I knew I wanted to make a nice dinner for my muse, and while cruising the market, saw one of the first signs of summer...nice shiny globe eggplant, and juicy vine ripe tomatoes. Some further wandering, and some baby arugula and portobella mushrooms, I knew I had a dinner. Asparagus was on sale, so I threw some of that in to the basket, and wandered off in quest for some fresh mozzarella. read more