At a German restaurant, a bus help was asked the question of what he thought of when he was asked about comfort foods. He did not hesitate to answer, "Oh, barbecue ribs." When asked to describe how he came to his answer, he said, "These are the things that I had growing up at family picnics." It appears that he related to meals that he had at home with family.

Sunday afternoon meals with the family is a common scenario for the serving of comfort foods. Meals prepared by a grandmother is a typical part of the answer to the question of comfort foods. Oven-roasted chicken and vegetables reminded this individual of family gatherings and warm thoughts of get-togethers. Grandmother's secret family recipe is something that is passed down from one generation to the next. Would the answer always include sides such as vegetables?

Potato chips versus mashed potato. Which goes with family meals? Some garnish mashed potatoes with chives, while others insist on big spoonfuls of sour cream. No matter what the toppings, mashed potatoes make the list when it comes to comfort foods. This is an interesting point - thoughts of comfort foods include more than one edible item.

Yahoo! News Search Results for comfort foods
Yahoo! News Search Results for comfort foods

Rocco DiSpirito rehabs fatty comfort foods (Lifewise on Canoe)
Rocco DiSpirito used all of his culinary tricks to slash calories from the 150 fatty foods Americans love in his new book, "NOW eat THIS!"
Smithfield Foods sees profit in 3Q, tops forecasts (AP via Yahoo! News)
Smithfield Foods Inc., the nation's largest hog producer and pork processor, reported a profit on Thursday for its third quarter after more than a year of losses.
Ground beef an all-star of comfort foods (Honolulu Advertiser)
There are so many delicious meals to make with ground beef. No doubt you have a favorite spaghetti sauce or chili recipes that use ground beef. Meatloaf and meatballs are the kind of comfort food that's perfect for a Sunday Night Supper. And what about a delicious, hearty combination with fresh Island eggs and locally grown greens for a Sunday brunch?
Smithfield Foods sees profit in 3Q, tops forecasts (Bay News 9 Tampa Bay)
Smithfield Foods returns to 3rd-qtr sales rise overseas, beats Wall Street forecasts
WATCH: More of Rocco's Low-Cal Meal Makeovers (ABC News)
Chef Rocco DiSpirito whips up some comfort foods under 350 calories. Rocco DiSpirito - United States - Business - Hospitality - Food Service
Rosebud returns to its Italian roots (The Beacon News)
The Rosebud eatery in downtown Naperville has returned to its Italian roots.The restaurant, which has been in Naperville since 1993, revamped from Rosebud Burgers and Comfort Foods to Rosebud Italian Specialties and Pizzeria, said general manager Jay DeMarco. The new menu is full of Italian favorites and specialties, from the appetizers down through the entrees.
Smallest Finger Foods (Fox News)
New York-based caterer sparks national trend by miniaturizing comfort food, proving size may not matter after all
Falafel Republic Introduces First-Ever Fresh Falafel (Business Wire via Yahoo...
NEEDHAM, Mass.----As America?s fascination with authentic ethnic foods continues to grow, Falafel Republic proudly introduces fresh, fully-cooked falafel in two savory flavors: Traditional and Roasted Garlic.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS (AP via Yahoo! News)
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