17 Nov My Own Top List
I’ve been thinking about that VGT top 100 list. Hmmm. Life’s too short for Hostess fruit pies and McDonald’s. I don’t need to eat endangered species or items worthy of Fear Factor. So I comprised my own list of items that carried an emotional punch for meβ they remind me of a place, a time, special people or special events. Because without context, a dish is just a combination of ingredients. And that only feeds our bellies, not our souls.
Before I get sappy as maple syrup, I’ll stop. Here’s my list. You’ll notice a lot of my items state “homemade”. HOMEMADE means made from scratch, either in your home or a friend’s home. Not dough bought from the supermarket then baked in your oven, not baked goods from a bakery or packaged items from the store.
You’ll notice I haven’t make it to 100 yet. I know that as soon as I hit “Publish” dozens more will occur to me. So… since blogs are a community effort, maybe with your help, we can collectively reach 100?
- Homemade butter tarts
- Blazing star peaches
- Heirloom tomatoes
- Yukon gold potatoes
- Homemade pasta
- Homemade gnocchi
- Homemade ice cream (made with real cream)
- My mother’s Christmas trifle
- Rack of lamb
- 25-year-old balsamic vinegar
- Expensive cold pressed olive oil
- Five-year-old Canadian cheddar
- Vanilla bean creme brulee
- Homemade sugar cookies, hand decorated
- Nanaimo squares
- Wild blueberries
- Stuffed zucchini blossoms
- Smoked whitefish
- Homemade roasted pumpkin seeds
- Popcorn made over campfire coals
- Marshmallows toasted over campfire coals
- Greek yogurt
- Sweet potato fries
- Black & Green’s dark chocolate with ginger
- Homemade hot chocolate after coming in from the cold
- My mother’s shortbreads (she makes the best)
- Fresh basil
- Fresh cilantro
- Homemade lemon pie
- Champagne float for breakfast (not on a work day)
- Fresh picked corn on the cob dripping with butter
- Wine in the country where the grapes were grown (Shirley Valentine)
- A truly decadent real chocolate truffle
- Fresh green beans right off the vine
- Candied ginger
- Top quality ice wine
- Hot apple cider while watching the snow fall
- Sangria on a humid day
- My morning latte in bed
- Ice cold watermelon in a hot day
Barbara
Posted at 18:31h, 17 Novemberohhhhh..Chocolate Soufle,oatmeal cookies with raisins (my grandma’s recipe),”real” yorkshire pudding, Bavarian Apple torte, Fillet Mignon, “real” Margaritas.
This is real comfort food and would make my top 10 list anyway. (ok so I squeezed in a drink ..)
Cheryl
Posted at 19:02h, 17 NovemberUh, hello? Brownies?
Glad to see cilantro on the list. I got a little worried there.
Laura
Posted at 19:04h, 17 NovemberRoasted chestnuts on Christmas Eve. Toasted polenta with Friulano cheese. Zabaglione…I think my Italian roots might be showing here. π
Also, I’m very surprised to see only two items with ginger?
Anonymous
Posted at 20:16h, 17 Novemberfresh whole wheat /oatmeal /flax bread with butter
Anonymous
Posted at 20:17h, 17 Novemberwarm chocolate chip cookies
Barb
Posted at 20:29h, 17 NovemberMmmm…homemade strawberry rhubarb pie (only with fresh local strawberries), homemade split pea soup with smoked ham on a really cold day.
Dana McCauley
Posted at 20:48h, 17 NovemberWith the exception of the homemade items I’ve got your list covered!
What about maple syrup made by someone (perhaps even yourself) that you know?
Also, homemade apple Danish and scratch butterscotch pudding.
adrian
Posted at 09:55h, 18 Novemberfreshly baked bread? Mums apple pie? (Actually, my Mum made Apple and Blackberry pie.) Sundried tomatoes? Homemade ice tea?
Andrew
Posted at 13:01h, 18 NovemberI think the circumstance can influence my favourites quite a bit. I decided to list five, and some are situational:
For example I love hot black strong coffee, but especially on a Saturday morning with a pile of newspaper.
A very good single malt scotch with a splash of water in front of a fireplace with some good music (and someone I love) is another essential.
Fresh-cut french fries, a bit crispy and served with lots of malt vinegar and salt. So hot the vinegar evaporates into a breath of delight.
My mom’s made from scratch apple pie. That hits taste and emotional buttons at the same time!
Charmian’s homemade ginger cookies, still warm from the oven touch the same sort of chords.
One last bonus one? The crunchy bit from the edges of the pan used to cook scalloped potatoes. UMMMMM!!!
Debbie
Posted at 14:47h, 18 NovemberHomemade Pizza from scratch (including the dough).
Homemade lasagna.
Homemade Peanut Butter Cookies
Rice crispie squares
Turkey dinner with all the fixin’s
Barbara
Posted at 19:43h, 18 Novemberoh..I forgot..My mom’s homemade punkin pie..(pumpkin pie for you grown ups:)..