Chocolate and vanilla twist cone at Dane's Ice Cream, Thursday July 1, 2010, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Stuffed peppers by Michael Knock, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Pad Thai plate photographed at Thai Flavors, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010. in Iowa City, Iowa.

Quiche by Michael Knock, Sunday, May 15, 2011, in Iowa City, Iowa.

The "Mr. Unagi," sushi roll at Graze contains barbecue eel, avocado, crab and cream cheese, Wednesday, June 8, 2011, in Iowa City, Iowa.

White and Red Sangria at Devotay, Wednesday, May 18, 2011, in Iowa City, Iowa.

The Pesto Shrimp pizza photographed at The Wedge Pizzeria, June 11, 2010, in downtown Iowa City, Iowa.

Shepherd's pie Michael Knock, photographed Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011, in Iowa City, Iowa.

The "Chicago Dog Special," at Sparti's Gyros, Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Coralville, Iowa.

Cupcakes á la Michael Knock, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2011, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Press-Citizen/ Matthew Holst)

A "Paris-Brest" pastry á la Michael Knock, Sunday August 21, 2011, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Extra forks stored inside a mason jar at the Motley Cow, in Iowa City, Iowa.