Having experienced the taste of cafeteria meat loaf in college, Jesse began to think of what made meat loaf that his mother prepared so much better. The taste certainly had something to do with it. So did the gravy. So did the mashed potatoes. As much as he liked his new friends in college, the memories of gathering around a dinner table were what made meat loaf at the top of his list for comfort foods.

The cafeteria version of the meat loaf was... well, Jesse could not describe it. His father, who served in the army, once told him of how meat loaf in the military could be really good, especially if you have been surviving on instant food for weeks. No matter, college was not the army. Jesse first identified the excessive use of fillers. Was it bread crumbs? It was not possible to really tell. It could have been leftover bread from the day before for all he knew.

Then there was the lack of recognizable meat taste. It looked liked meat. But what was it? Jesse began to understand why his upperclassmen friends referred to the cafeteria meat loaf as the mystery meat entree. Someone thought of the secret ingredient as leftover Spam. Could the source of meat have been leftover hamburgers from the day before? To this day, ten years after graduation, Jesse still does not know. But he does remember his first cafeteria meat loaf experience and jokingly calls it the college comfort food.

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