Atlanta etc.: Marilyn Wolf's Food Blog and Restaurant Blog

The spudnut---a donut enriched with potatoe flour for moistness---was invented in Utah. Johnny O's is the keeper of the spudnut flame. My spudnut was delicious and brought back memories of visits to Spudnut for a treat. The staff was great. Thanks, folks!

The Dairy Store at Utah State was a highlight of my visit to Logan. This was some of the best ice cream I've ever had. The students who run the shop were friendly and enthusiastic. Thanks, folks!

When I arrived in Logan's beautiful mountain valley, I was ready for dinner. The staff at Cafe Sabor was great and the food outstanding. Those are freshly made tortillas to wrap around my pork, always a treat. Thanks, folks!

Breakfast at the Silver Skillet is a pleasure and a tradition. My omelet was tasty and nourishing. The Skillet's biscuit and gravy are the best in town. The staff and proprietor are always friendly and welcoming. Thanks, folks!

My salmon was juicy and flavorful. The staff was wonderfully gracious. Thanks, folks!

Another great dinner at Viceroy near Perimeter Mall. The staff was wonderful and the food excellent. Thanks, folks!

I haven't been to Single Barrel in awhile and it was good to be back. This is the quintissential Nebraska steak experience---delicious and unfussy. The staff was great and the food excellent. Thanks, folks!

I always enjoy my skillet at the Hub. The staff was friendly and liberal with the coffee pot. Thanks, folks!

A beautiful day called for a drive. I stopped for dinner at La Cocina in Seward. The staff was friendly and welcoming. My dinner was hearty and full of flavor. Thanks, folks!

Hearty and delicious. I am grateful.

Vietnamese noodle soup makes a great lunch on a cold day. The staff was very welcoming and friendly, as always. My bowl was flavorful and satisfying. Thanks, folks!

A delicious and nourishing breakfast. I am grateful.

The Illy counter at DTW gave me the perfect treat before my flight to Omaha. The staff was great, the coffee smooth and flavorful. Thanks folks!

An early first leg meant that I ate breakfast at AMS. My sandwich and capuccino hit the spot. The staff was friendly and efficient. Thanks, folks!

Raco de L'Arnau provided a spectacular meal. The duck and duck liver paella was something that I've never seen before and it was truly delicious. The service was extremely gracious. Thank you, folks, for the wonderful meal!

I needed an easy dinner after landing in Valencia. Burritos did the trick. My pork burrito was hearty and flavorful, the staff very welcoming. I went back for another dinner later in my trip. Thanks, folks!

El Cortes Ingles is a Spanish department store. The basement food court has a range of treats. I very much enjoyed my stack and the friendly staff. Thanks, folks!

After a transatlantic flight, I was ready for a hearty breakfast. Dutch Kitchen at Schipol has long been a favorite of mine. My omelet was hearty and the mini pancakes delicious. The staff was friendly and efficient. I had my breakfast promptly and had plenty of time to make my connection. Thanks, folks!

Lucky Louie's is in the main food courtyard at Sea-Tac. My Alaskan style fish and chips made the perfect lunch. The fish was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. The fries were great. The staff was very friendly and delivered my meal straight out of the fryer. Thanks, folks!

What a wonderful breakfast discovery! My omelet was spectacular, my pancake oerfect. The proprietor was superbly welcoming. Thank you,I will be back!

P. F. Chang's tofu was just what I needed for lunch, tasty and wholesome. The staff was great. Thanks, folks!

Pedro's is a long-standing classic in Silicon Valley. My mole enchiladas were tasty and the staff was friendly. Thanks, folks!

Good food, good conversation, very gracious service. Thanks, folks!

Blue Iguana is a must stop when I visit Salt Lake City. Even though I didn't leave the airport, I was able to visit for a great taco lunch. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Thanks, folks!

Marino's eggplant rollatini is both a comfort and a treat. The proprietor is always very friendly and welcoming. Thanks, folks!

Steak from the grill is hard to beat. Cooking the steak is a pleasure, eating it a delight. I am grateful.

I made this sandwich with my whole wheat bread and some Gouda cheese. It was tasty and satisfying. I am grateful.

I was in the mood for a change of pace so I picked up some pork sausage for breakfat. Biscuits and gravy made the perfect complement. I am grateful for such hearty, delicious food.