My mind’s been a blank ever since our trip to see the kids last weekend. But even when it’s empty food is always on my mind. So check out this week’s three foodie thoughts for Thursday.

1. When I told Mom about the daughter’s baked oatmeal triumph, her response was, “She comes from a long line of good cooks, and you taught her well.” Sometimes, moms say exactly what daughters want to hear.
2. Iowa sweet corn and tomatoes in August. Life is good!
3. My most recent snack food obsession is dried mandarin oranges. What’s yours?