When people are asked to define comfort foods, the answer is variable. There are as many variations to the answer as there are individuals who are asked the question. What makes something a comfort food while others are not? Is it related to diet or type of recipe? Is it related to region or country?

At a restaurant, a waitress was asked the question of what she thought of when she was asked about comfort foods. She did not hesitate to answer, "Oh, meat loaf and potatoes, green beans. Stuff like that." When asked to describe how she came to her answer, she said, "These are the things that I had growing up at family meals." It appears she related to meals that she had at home with family.

Comfort foods remind people of home and family. It is food that gives them comfort, a sense of family and home. People think of family gatherings, holidays, and special occasions. It does not necessarily have to do with a secret family recipe (although the secret might be that eating gives members of the family a warm feeling of home). It is not surprising that everyone has an image of a family meal.

Yahoo! News Search Results for comfort food
Yahoo! News Search Results for comfort food

'Comfort food' from the Bluebird
Chef David Slater of the Bluebird Restaurant in Leland submitted this week?s recipe for Italian short ribs, which he calls an ideal comfort food choice for the upcoming fall and winter weather. For over 80 years, the Bluebird has been the gathering pla read more
Food and fuel inflation rises again
Food and fuel inflation shot up in the week ended August 13, belying the expectation that prices will soften gradually following a good monsoon.
Cold-weather comfort food
It?s getting colder now, what with the rains we are experiencing almost every night. Now, what better way to warm and comfort ourselves during this wet weather than to enjoy a nice bowl of soup? Here is one easy soup recipe you can do in just a few minutes after a tiring day at work. Chicken Noodle Soup Cook time: 7 minutes Ingredients ? 4 cups chicken stock, homemade or store bought ? 3/4 cup ...
Food inflation inches up to 10.86 %
NEW DELHI: Halting the fortnight long downward movement, food inflation inched up marginally to 10.86 per cent for the week ended August 21 from 10.05 per cent a week ago, mainly owing to higher prices of cereals, fruits and milk.
Food court confidential
Do you know what pangat means in food court lingo? Foodie beware. Here are some insider tips on how to enjoy eating at the food court and how to spot food stalls that are out to get a quick buck from you.
Comfort Keepers seeks food donations
Comfort Keepers in Urbandale is seeking food donations to the STOP Senior Hunger food drive to raise awareness of the epidemic that affects millions of older Americans trying to remain healthy and independent.
Classic comfort
What is it about a grilled cheese sandwich that offers such comfort? Especially when paired with its cousin -- tomato soup. We're getting into the grilled cheese state of mind for a variety of reasons, notes Dairy Farmers of Canada's spokesman Solange Heiss.[...]
September is a great time to start diet, exercise
Winter has the holidays and comfort food, summer has backyard barbeques and vacations, spring brings festivities and chocolates and fall has apple pies and cider donuts. Just like the start of school signals change for students, it can signal a new start for you to make a healthy change. Even if you are not in school mode, try getting in touch with your inner student by buying a new book. If ...
New food ideas add novelty to apples-and-honey custom
What flavor is your Jewish New Year? For most, Rosh Hashanah begins with apples dipped in honey, eaten to ensure a sweet new year. Over time this combination has become a ritual comfort food.
Food Safety Tips to Follow in Wake of Hurricane Earl
Food safety tips are necessary to follow to ensure that no food-borne illnesses surface as a result of power disruption and other problems associated with storms. The Food Safety and Inspection Service division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued recommendations for those in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, in response to Hurricane Earl?s environmental threats. According to ...