Edible Escapes: What Is Yours?

Last week we shared a few of our edible escapes with you. What's an edible escape? Well, it could be that one reliably indulgent treat that you eat (or drink) to give you a momentary uplift in daily life. It could also be a food that transports you back to a memory or a story. What's your edible escape? Here's a quick look back at ours.

Our Edible Escapes

• Peppadews and Goat Cheese - Joanna
• Ice Cream Straight from the Carton - Elizabeth
• Rosé Wine from Provence - Faith
• Chips, Beans, and Toast - Emily
• A Bowl of Mussels - Emma
• A Baguette Sandwich in Bayonne - Dana
• Big Game Burritos and 100-Pound Veggies - Sarahrae

What's your edible escape? Something that brings back a distinct and tasty memory from a particular time in your life? A food you discovered while traveling? Or a simple treat that gives you a little escape from day to day life?

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Cherry tomatoes, straight off the vine in my garden, still warm from the sun. It's heaven.

- Amelia of Gradually Greener

posted by GreenCayennes on July 27th 2009 at 9:41am
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Authentic Mexican food just above the border in South Texas with a margarita. I go down a couple times a year and it's literally the meal I most look forward to all year.

posted by inkstainedwriter on July 27th 2009 at 10:26am
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Depending on where I want to return: a baguette, cheese and salami to remind me of my broke picnics on the beach in Nice, France; Rooibus tea to remind me of coming back from long truck drives in South Africa; and any local Tex-Mex joint to remind me of where I belong.

posted by Priscatip on July 27th 2009 at 10:31am
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For me it's definitely sujaebi, a korean dumpling soup made with a potato and anchovy broth. So simple and comforting, perfect for a rainy day!

posted by minji on July 27th 2009 at 10:39am
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A sandwich from Collegetown Bagels, in Ithaca, NY. Hummus on a cheddar bagel with tomatoes, lettuce, and sprouts. It was something I ate in college when I needed a pick me up. Also, their hot cider and giant mocha chip cookies.

posted by ginafly on July 27th 2009 at 1:50pm
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Ah! I love Collegetown Bagels! I would get their raspberry whipped cream cheese on a honey wheat bagel toasted.

posted by ErieIndiana on July 27th 2009 at 5:27pm
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tomato soup with grilled cheese.

posted by Kassie on July 27th 2009 at 8:46pm
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A lovely prosciutto and arugula pizza.

posted by ctmagnus on July 28th 2009 at 12:34am
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stove popped popcorn with Glory hot sauce, garlic salt, and nutritional yeast.

posted by abovethetreeline on July 30th 2009 at 11:41am
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Ben & Jerry's Cinnamon Bun ice cream and La Dolce Pie (dessert pizza) from Vocelli Pizza

posted by bsanf3 on August 13th 2009 at 2:04pm
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