Sitting by a peaceful waterfall.
Walking in the woods.
Hiking in the mountains.
Floating in a pool.
Where would you like to be? Take a mental trip there with your meal.
Where did you go on vacation?
Where did you go on your honeymoon?
Where did you grow up?
Here's my favorite. Visit a favorite city. Take the photo that represents that city to you. Make it in to plates. Cook a meal that reminds you of that city and serve it on plates with a picture of that city. Talk about cooking up memories!
Another idea dear to my heart: do you know any servicemen or service women? Next time you send "goodies from home" include a plate with a picture from their hometowm. Take a picture of their home, their church, their school, or their favorite sports stadium.
Where will you have lunch?