It’s that time of the year I find myself using my slow cooker more often, throw a chicken it it with some veggies before I go to work, over the weekend make a kickin chili for the gang or a mish mash of meats and rice . comfort foods come in all tastes, smells and portions , from baked to deep fried to slow cooked or pre packaged.
The cooler weather for me, seems more fitting for comfort food, a cozy home and hot cooked meal, just these words sound so inviting, making me hungry just thinking about it.
What do we put in our Slow cookers , crock pots or instapots that give us so much comfort this time of year ? is it a Recipe that was passed down from your Grand Parents or one of those ” I can almost smell it ” ones that Mom made or perhaps it’s one that just popped out at you while surfing the online recipe vastness like these
I am a huge chili fan , it’s my go to comfort food of the fall and winter but let us not forget the Beef Stew or Show Cooked Chicken and even the odd mac n cheese , so many choices.
Today there are also many efficient ways to make your comfort food with ease and little prep using something like This
What is comfort food , as in the words ? We know that however crappy , rough or trying — whatever test we failed, boss we butted heads with , family member we disappointed — there’s something to look forward to. We seek out these comfort foods in diners, at our stoves , countertops and in the company of friends and it can be anything from Roast Chicken to a Peanut Butter sandwich .
According to Wikipedia > The term comfort food has been traced back at least to 1966, when the Palm Beach Post used it in a story: “Adults, when under severe emotional stress, turn to what could be called ‘comfort food’—food associated with the security of childhood, like mother’s Poached Egg or famous Chicken Soup.
Could it be Rappie Pie ?
What is Your Go To Comfort Food ?
Hartley Reede .
