Not sure about the validity, but this site tries to explain it http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_ideas/FoodSci_p042.shtml#background
Eggs. Already individually portioned. Baked eggs, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, sunny side up over some salad greens, steamed/baked egg custard (vietnamese, japanese or chinese salted egg style).
Might be something similar to this, with finer noodles and shrimp rather than shrimp paste? http://www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2011/10/crunchy-shrimp-balls-recipe.html
What do you keep inside? What's your setup? I'm looking to start one and need some ideas. I was thinking of getting one of those starter kits with thyme, basil, chives etc....
Hainanese chicken, if you still have the broth. Maybe some of David Chang's octo vinaigrette as a dipping sauce. If you still have the skin, turn it into crackling. some cucumbers, and a sunny side egg. Asian comfort food.
Have you looked at quartz countertops? Non-porous so you don't have to seal the stone, also they come in a wider range of patterns, styles and colors. Thermal mass is similar....
Also available at walmart and target according to our local newspaper http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/index.ssf/2012/07/northwest_cook_balls_new_appli.html