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

Pork tonkatsu, Golden Curry, rice, capuccino. Quite the breakfast. I am grateful.

I haven't made pork chops in a long time. Everything was delicious. I am grateful.

Mmmmm, apple cider donut and coffee. Thanks, folks!

Great nourishing soup, welcoming proprietors. Thanks, folks!

I usually ladle warm sauce on my eggplant parm slices at the last minute. This time, I stacked two with mozzarella and sauce, then heated them in the oven for a couple of minutes. The result was better integrated flavors. I am grateful for such wonderful food and the opportunity to learn.

What a comforting, sustaining bowl. The proprietors were great, as always. Thanks, folks!

Good food, friendly staff. Thanks, folks!

I haven't made waffles in awhile. Rose Levy Berenbaum's recipe is rich with butter and full of flavor. I am grateful for such wonderful food.

What a treat! I am grateful.

THe restaurant at Cheyenne's Little America is well-appointed and a nice break from the road. My burger came on a nice brioche bun and was full of flavor. The staff was great and got me back on the road. Thanks, folks!

Little America is a classic stop on a section of I-80 that has very few stops. The breakfast shop is simple, which is part of its appeal. The staff was very friendly and my breakfast a good start for the morning's drive. Thanks, folks!

Dinner at The Steak Pit was a treat. The staff was marvelous, my steak excellent, my carrots outstanding. Thanks, folks!

The Red Iguana restaurants are my go-to meal when I travel to or through Salt Lake City. My mole was delicious, savory and just a little sweet. The staff was great. Thanks, folks!

Jailhouse Cafe is my favorite breakfast spot in Moab. I decided to try something different and ordered their eggs benedict. They were delicious, full of flavors and textures. The staff and proprietor were very welcoming. Thanks, folks!

Birdy's is on the main strip in Moab and I very much enjoyed my dinner. My chicken was tasty and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. I couldn't pass up the peach dessert. Thanks, folks!

The Bindery has a great atmosphere overlooking downtown Denver. I ordered the Dutch baby, which was thick and rich. The staff was great. Thanks, folks!

Good food, good conversation, friendly proprietors. Thanks, folks!

The meatball sub at Subway is a reliable meal on the road. The staff was helpful and my sandwich tasty. Thanks, folks!

A great burger and fries outside. Who could ask for more? The proprietor was very friendly, as always. Thanks, folks!

I used some ingredients from the freezer to make a delicious etouffee. I am grateful for the making and the eating.

This year's peaches are great and pancakes make a great platform on which to show them off. I am grateful for such wonderful food.

What a treat! The staff is great and the meal hearty. Thanks, folks!

A box of tomatoes gave me the opportunity to make a big batch of tomato sauce using Kenji Alt-Lopez's recipe. The result was rich and full of flavor. I decided to freeze everything rather than can. I am grateful for the opportunity to make and enjoy such wonderful food.

402 ice cream is always very creamy. My chocolate was good and chocolatey. The staff was great. I sat inside and enjoyed my treat. Thanks, folks!

I've always enjoyed Dan Dan noodles but never before made them. A pickled vegetable gave the topping great tang. I made my own noodles using the Italian recipe. The result was delicious. I am grateful for the chance to make and eat such wonderful food.

Another great breakfast from the Penelope's team. Their green sauce is the hit of my morning. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. Thanks, folks!

I always enjoy my visits to Vincenzo's. My eggplant parm was hearty and full of flavor. I ordered dessert for a change, a real treat. The staff was great, as always. Thanks, folks!

Great food and gracious service from the staff, as always. I've never before tried the strawberry cake and it was excellent. Thanks, folks!