Depending on the pipe and my mood. Lately I haven't been smoking much, about 3-4 bowls/week, but when I was smoking 2-3/day, I would smoke the same pipe at times if it was a dry smoke and I went for the same blend.
There's another thread on this you might want to check out....here was my reply to that one:
https://pipesmagazine.com/forums/threads/smoke-air-purifiers.100136/post-36870055
and apparently it's still available...
Typically, I just wrap up any new tobaccos I'm curious about in with a larger order. I rarely ever buy less than the free shipping threshold. Typically I'll just wait until a C&D or GLP sale comes around and I'll tack on a tin or 2 of something I want to try. Either that or when the big small...
First smoke in a Dunhill Chestnut Cumberland courtesy of and a big thank you out to @Humblepipe. Beautiful pipe and great smoker. Smoking some Salty Dogs with coffee.
Oh man, I remember that fireman game! I don't think I had it, but I do remember playing it.
What sucks for me is I have so many memories trapped away in my head that I can only remember if someone brings it up. I can't tell you how many times friends of mine would reminisce about grade school...
To all the food you mentioned...
That said, give me any specialty dish made by some 85 year old Southern Grandma, Nonna, Abuela, Oma, etc. with their stories and I'll take that over fine dining at Morton's, Ruth's Chris, Capital Grille, etc...
I pretty much couldn't care less about the cut of meat. Sure, filet is tender and amazing, but for me, if it moos, I'll eat it with a smile on my face.