I made Gazpacho with ripe tomatoes from my garden on Monday and it tasted much better today (Friday). If it separates a bit, just stir or chuck in the blender again. I made mine with cucumber, red pepper and sherry vinegar.

I've never understood the appeal of chicken feet. There's not much to them and grabbing them with chopsticks is a task. Then I consider what they've been standing in all day...

The buckwheat pancakes with apple butter at Down Home Diner have never disappointed me. Blueberry pancakes at Dutch Eating Place are normally excellent but sometimes a bit undercooked.

I have yet to find it in Philly. My favorite chocolate ever. Outside of ordering online, does anyone know a source?

I'll second that. The butcher is Alderfer's. I've been to all the markets and it's the best. Damn, I need to make some quiche lorraine.

Baker Street in Chestnut Hill used to make great sugar cookies in large quantities. Call first (215-248-2500) to see if the mixers have been in the mood lately to make them and I'm sure they'll put together a bag of dough for you.