In college, Jesse had his first taste of meat loaf prepared at a school cafeteria. His friends warned him of the experience of tasting the cafeteria meat loaf, or mystery meat entree as they called it. What did Jesse find? Was it up to his expection of the deliciously prepared version at home? Would it bring comforting memories of family dinners during his childhood?

At first, he noticed the generic blandness of the gravy. It did nothing but moisten the industrially prepared mashed potatoes that accompanied it. The gravy was prepared from a package, and it made no pretense of being anything else. A bit disappointed, Jesse decided to take a bite of the meat loaf. He did not recall meat loaf needing to be cut with a knife. The way that his mother had prepared meat loaf simply recquired a fork.

The meat loaf was tough. It was overcooked. Even the filler, which Jesse thought had been overmeasured because the meat loaf seemed to have plenty of, was tough. It reminded him of either cardboard or particle board. The taste reminded him of meat extract. This was not very comforting. Although this first experience of cafeteria meat loaf was not very pleasant, Jesse would continue to call meat loaf a comfort food.

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 ...