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What a meal! I am grateful.

I made a quick and easy peanut sauce for my tofu using peanut butter and coconut milk. The result was pretty good and easier than grinding peanuts in the mixer. I am grateful.

I pulled some of my black mole out of the freezer to put on my omelet. The result was excellent. I am grateful.

Great food, great staff, as always. Thanks, folks!

Hearty breakfast, friendly staff. Thanks, folks!

What a feast! Meals at China Inn are always full of flavor and the proprietors are wonderfully welcoming. Thanks, folks!

Eggplant parm is one of my favorites, hearty and delicious. I am grateful.

Tasty and hearty. I am grateful.

The reverse sear method takes more time but does give a flavorful result. My brussel sprouts were the perfect complement. I am grateful.

I decided to make a grilled cheese sandwich for breakfast with some gouda and my whole wheat bread. The result was tasty and satisfying. I am grateful.

Mushrooms are a great add-on to my HyVee steak. The staff is great and the meal satisfying. Thanks, folks!

Delicious and hearty. I am grateful.

I stir-fried some ground pork with a brown sauce, then added roasted tofu. The result was tasty and satisfying. I am grateful for such nourishing food.

Tasty and satisfying. I am grateful.

I built a sous vide water bath and used it to cook a ribeye. You can see here my video on the water bath machine and the cooking process. I briefly fried it in a pan to add some color. The result was subtly delicious. I am grateful.

Kodiak multigrain pancake mix, strawberries, ricotta. What a treat! I am grateful.

McDonald's was my best bet for dinner during my layover at O'Hare. The staff did a great job of getting food to hungry travelers. My burger was just what I needed. I am grateful. Thanks, folks!

Flavorful and different food, friendly staff, great conversation. Thanks, folks!

Great staff, excellent food, wonderful conversation. Thanks, folks!

Great staff serving delicious food, great conversation. Thanks, folks!

Oakhurst Inn is, I believe, associated with the University of Virginia. The staff was helpful and the food very tasty. I enjoyed my salad along with my omelet. Thanks, folks!

Great food, great staff, great conversation. Thanks, folks!

I had only a few minutes between flights at O'Hare. Luckily, Nuts on Clark came to the rescue. My bag of mixed nuts from their friendly crew was enough to get me to my destination. Thanks, folks!

I took advantage of good weather to cook my steak on the grill. What a pleasure! I am grateful.

I decided to make a simple topping for my tofu: ground beef, water chestnuts, brown sauce. The result was flavorful and satisfying. I am grateful for the opportunity to make and eat simple, wholesome food.

My dinner at Napoli's was just right: great food, great staff, great conversation. My eggplant parm was very tasty with a great sauce. Thanks, folks!

My brisket from the Loeffel Meat Shoppe was a real treat. Braising let the flavor come through nicely. Thanks to everyone at Loeffel for my meat supply!

Mulberry BBQ has opened a new location in south Lincoln, just off the Nebraska Parkway. Same great food and great staff as their original location. Thanks, folks!