2 I don't think I do but I would like to visit Vancouver too because it looks wonderful in all the pics I've seen of it.

4 & 5 Me too! I've been to Japan once over 15 years ago and it was only for little less than a week so I would love to go back and see more of the country.

In no particular order:

1) Chicken and lentil soup because it smells soooo good.
2) Pea and Ham Soup because I all the vegetables and the boiling for hours make me feel so virtuous when I make it :-)
3) Lamb and Bean Casserole because once I've put it in the oven it takes care of itself.
4) French Beans and Egg Salad with Bacon Dressing because it's quick and easy to make.
5) Basic Potato Soup with Additions because it's so versatile.

I'm spotting a pattern here, it looks like I really like soups :-)