What is your foodie splurge?  What’s the one ingredient (or foodstuff or snack) you buy regardless of cost?

This one is for Mike.  ;-)

What is one food that you absolutely, completely, totally, and utterly cannot stand?  Answer in haiku, please!

*** Edited to add – you guys are such good sports!  These ROCK!

What is the best recipe that a parent taught you to make?

Either comment below or link to your blog.  I’m hoping for recipes!