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Uh, don't you mean Robert Steinberg? Not Richard Steinberg.

Thanks for this, I will bring it October (for meals not covered at the Gourmet Institute). It's funny, in San Francisco we would have something like "quintessential California cuisine" but perhaps there is no category like that in NY?

So I guess nutrition doesn't fit into the plan? There is some potassium in the banana but I generally look for fiber, protein and calcium in my breakfast. I hope the rest of your meals are a bit healthier.

My secret boosters are usually Asian ingredients that add "umami" especially Thai fish sauce or kombu cha powder.

My latest favorite boost is yuzukosho which comes in a jar or tube like wasabi. A combination of citrus (yuzu) and pepper (kosho), it adds a flavorful not too spicy, citrus zing.