So, this is my 100th post! Can’t really believe that, but my counter says it’s true!
I wanted to do something special for #100, so I decided to make a list. (I’m a BIG list maker. Usually of the ‘to-do” variety… I’ll even add items not on the list that I did, just so I can cross them off. Neurotic. I blame my list-make mother.) Anywho, I decided to make a list of the 100 food items that I can’t live without, crave, make special journeys for and/or that I just love. Sounds like an easy task right? I blew through the first 50 or so and then really had to think about the rest. I got stuck around 77, but managed to get to 100! You should try this – it is kind of interesting to see what made my cut… It’s not all pretty. I warned you! 🙂
In no particular order:
1. Gummy Bears (preferably Haribo, but any in a pinch…)
2. Spinach and Broccoli pizza (Caffe Italia in Coral Gables is my local supplier) 
3. Diet Coke (made with Splenda)
4. Nachos from Guadalajara in Houston, Texas
5. Risotto
6. Rosa Mexicano pomegranate margaritas
7. To be served alongside Rosa Mexicano guacamole
8. A ripe, juicy mango eaten over the kitchen sink
9. Peanut Butter and Chocolate Yogurt swirl from Whip ‘N Dip, Coral Gables, Florida 
10. Sriracha sauce
11. Caramel
12. Baked Chips from Frito-Lay (Scoops, Cheetos, Ruffles + Baked = LOVE)
13. Cheese Fries from Snuffer’s in Dallas, Texas
14. Caviar 
15. Cheese Fries from James Coney Island in Houston, Texas (this is more of the Cheez variety than Snuffer’s which is actual identifiable cheese…)
16. Salted pretzel with mustard from a street corner vendor in NYC
17. Cheese Fondue
18. Green sauce from the now-defunct Texas Taco in Coral Gables, Florida
19. Cracked Conch from the Snack Shack next to the Government Dock in Harbour Island, Bahamas
20. Grande Fat-Free Caramel Macchiato from Starbucks
21. Beets
23. Vietnamese Summer Rolls (no pork) at Vietnam Restaurant in the Heights, Houston, Texas
24. Garden-grown herbs and veggies
25. A really delicious Caprese Panini 
26. The Napoleons at Chocolate Fashion in Coral Gables, Forida
27. Dentyne Ice Gum – Peppermint flavor only
28. Movie popcorn 
29. Ice-cold Champagne
30. Brussels Sprouts
31. Jalapenos. On anything.
33. Red Velvet Cake
34. My mother making me an egg white omelette with fat-free cheese
35. White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
36. Jalapeno Cheetos (Find these. They will change your life. If only they came in the baked variety…)
37. Veggie or Cheese Empanadas (I love The Original Marini’s Empanada House in Katy, Texas or Graziano’s Market in Coral Gables, Florida)
38. The Big Pink Salad from Big Pink, Miami Beach, Florida
39. Polenta Fries from Big Pink, Miami Beach, Florida
40. Steamed Vegetable Dumplings from the Peking Duck House (ironic, I know.), Mott Street, Chinatown, NYC
41. Frozen Lemonade from A.C.’s Truck in Coconut Grove, Florida
42. Pita Chips and Hummus
43. My mother’s Spanish Macaroni, which I don’t eat because it has ground beef in it but made the list because it was my favorite food growing up and the idea of it reminds me of that.
44. Reduced-fat Nilla Wafers 
45. Whoppers (candy, not Burger King)
46. Ben and Jerry’s low-fat Cherry Garcia Yogurt
47. Dim Sum 
48. Soft-Serve Vanilla Cones at McDonald’s
49. Banana Fritters with Sweetened Condensed Milk served at a shack of restaurant on a random island in Thailand that was probably obliterated in the tsunami. Feet in the sand, lots of beer, almost one of everything on the menu and roughly $12 American dollars. Dessert to one of the most memorable dining experiences of my life.
50. This Pumpkin Pie
51. Smoked Mussels
52. Goat Cheese
53. Fudge from Kilwins, but only in North Carolina
54. Vegan Split Pea Soup from Whole Foods
55. Black Licorice
56. Artisanal Cheese, NYC (seen here) 
57. Stone Crabs with Spicy Mustard Sauce
58. A crisp Fuji apple
59. Popsicles on a hot Summer day
60. Café con Leche (con azucar por favor)
61. Bread Pudding Souffle from Commander’s Palace, New Orleans, Louisiana 
62. Breakfast at Sarabeth’s in NYC (all is good, the Pumpkin Waffles are divine.) The photo is from the last trip to NYC and we had cocktails at the Central Park South location. Great people watching perch!
63. Sushi
64. A cold glass of yummy Chardonnay
65. Soup
66. Banana Toffee Panini dessert from Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink, Miami, Florida
68. Breakfast Taquitos from the drive-thru at Whataburger, Houston, Texas
69. Chile con Queso
70. Turkish Sesame Rings
71. Oysters on the Half-Shell
72. S’mores
73. Cinnamon Rolls from Knaus Berry Farm, Homestead, Florida
74. An endless supply of Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs from my Mom every Easter
75. Breakfast in Bed. Any kind. Any time. 
76. Baskin-Robbins Peanut Butter ‘n Chocolate Ice Cream (B-R was a treat growing up and this was always my go-to flavor. Haven’t been to a B-R in years. Are they still around? Ours was on Memorial Drive in Houston, Texas.)
77. Summer Berries with Whipped Cream
78. Blue Cheese.
79. Fresh Seafood, simply grilled.
80. Cotton Candy
81. Hot Chocolate with loads of mini marshmallows
82. Flavored Coffee 
83. Reddi-Wip Fat-Free Whipped Cream – straight from the aerosol can. A Thanksgiving Tradition.
84. Cuban Black Beans and Rice
85. Artichokes
86. Beignets from Café du Monde, New Orleans, Louisiana
87. A cold Kalik beer on the deck at Gusty’s Bar in Harbour Island, Bahamas
89. Tamales from Houston – A Christmas Eve tradition
90. Conch Fritters from Alabama Jack’s in Key Largo, Florida 
91. Bomb Pops (either the lemony red, white & blue ones or the banana & chocolate ones – reminds me of elementary school)
92. A Sour Patch Kid Martini from the W Hotel in Chicago, Illinois
93. Warm bagels with Fat-Free cream cheese (The jalapeno bagels at the Hot Bagel Shop, River Oaks, Houston, Texas are my absolute favorite.)
94. Margarita. On the Rocks. No Salt. Repeat.
95. Hand-made Bleu Cheese Stuffed Olives (best when left to bathe a moment in a classic martini before I swipe them)
96. Buckwheat Pancakes, with bananas
97. Phelp’s Insignia Red Wine ($$$, but a really funny story and a GREAT way to spend a New Year’s Eve in Key West)
98. Birthday Cake
99. Spicy Salsa to be eaten with most anything
100. Fruit Nectars
So there you have it – the good, the delicious, and the ugly!
For my little 100th post celebration, I will be giving away a means to achieve #20 above – a $20 gift card to Starbucks to use as you like.
All you have to do is leave a comment about something that can’t live without, crave, make special journeys for and/or just love. Who knows, it might even be something on my list! 🙂 One comment per email address. Comments will be closed on Tuesday, May 1st at 6:00 p.m. EST. Good Luck! 🙂
Disclaimer: This is sponsored solely by me, will be totally unscientifically executed (Miss E. or Miss F. will be drawing the name out of a jar…), and since my mom and my sister are the two people who regularly check in on this little blog, there is a good chance that a family member may win!
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