I often talk a lot about what I don't eat. Occasionally I'll share what I do eat. But I think it's come time to share what I truly love to eat. The foods that inspire passion in me. The foods that make life truly marvelous and amazing. The foods that make me want to write a blog.
Anyway, this is just a short list of what's on my mind right now.
My favorite:
Vegetable - Fresh heirloom tomatoes. I know that they are technically a fruit, but that spot is already taken.
Fish - Toro Sashimi. This fatty belly meat of the tuna comes in season near my birthday. It literally melts on your tongue.
Soup - My wife's chicken noodle. It's essentially my own recipe, but there's something special about it. It tastes of warmth, love, caring. When you're sick you get the undertones of concern and hope. This is more than a meal. It's an expression of what home really is.
Fruit - Pawpaw. The pawpaw is a most curious fruit. It is indigenous and native to the hills of West Virginia. It tastes familiarly of apple, banana, mango, and some say pear. But it's still so exotic. I grew up eating them and its been so long since I've had one. If I could pay a fortune for one, I would.
Breakfast - Most develop their love or loathing of eating cold pizza for a morning meal in college. I think I developed my taste for it in elementary school. Chewing cold pizza allows time for reflection on the evening before. Which brings me to...
Beer - Beer is the nectar of the gods. Beer is there for you. In good times and bad. It refreshes you when you're thirsty and it can drown out the pain of a bad day. Beer is glorious and my flavor of choice for some time now has been Newcastle brown ale. Not as heavy as a stout, but plenty of bitter to chase away the domestic piss drinkers.
Charleston Area Restaurant - This is a tie at the moment. Murad's has been a favorite for a long time. Great pub food all made in house and a great wait staff. It's completely non-pretentious atmosphere and menu  is art in simplicity
The Vandalia Grill is a fairly recently found treasure. I love the atmosphere. The menu is creative and modestly priced. The preparation is spot on. I totally dig this place!
Sandwich - Toasted artisan bread, thick-sliced heirloom tomato, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. I've always said that if I was a restaurateur this would be the centerpiece of my menu. It's proof positive that spectacular ingredients make for spectacular results.
Dessert - Key Lime Pie. There can be no other.

These are just a few of my favorites. I'm sure I will revisit this topic from time to time. Please, share what foods you can't get enough of.