1. Java Special at now defunct Java Noodle restaurant, a side of Pempek Mie and strong, sweet ginger tea.

2. Kraft macaroni and cheese and some fresh mangoes.

3. Baja-style fish tacos and an horchata.

4. Veggie plate at Trudy’s in Austin (cheese mashed potatoes, broccoli, spicy mushrooms, and spicy corn) with a mango margarita.

5. My mom’s chicken and dumplings

6. Anything pumpkin spice and some Bluebell ice cream.

7. Pad thai with tofu and veggies.