Some people think of summer picnics when they are asked what they think of when it comes to comfort foods. Family picnic memories in Sunnyvale ring true for the Andersons. Three generations worth of memories collectively point to the family secret recipe for great Grandpa Joe's barbeque rub. It did not matter whether it was pork ribs, beef ribs, briskets, steak, hot dogs, or chicken. Bass, haddock, trout, and even catfish have experienced the rub before being grilled.

What made the rub so special? Every Anderson family member will have something slightly different to say, but all will include in their answer something about the stories they would tell during the meal. The family gathering made the meal a nice picnic of comfort foods. The Anderson kids liked the baby back ribs. So did everyone else. Grandpa Jack liked the rub on river trout that he would catch before the summer festivities. His wife, Jill, enjoyed the barbequed trout also.

The Andersons looked forward to the summer picnic. Of the 60 family members in California, all 60 of them would converge for the special day in July. Every now and then, family members from New Jersey, Wisconsin, and Florida would join them for the fourth of July Anderson family picnic to share comfort foods and stories. There was always enough on the grill for everyone. Great Grandpa Joe and great Grandma Sue made sure that they prepared enough of the family secret recipe for all the items for the grill.

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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
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Spring sampler returns to Young Building %%by%%By KEITH J. O'CONNOR%%eby%%%%bodybegin%%"People find warmth and comfort in handmade work and are drawn to it, especially in these economic times," said potter Robert Fishman.
Almost like home (The Columbus Dispatch)
In 1970, Jules and Nita Sokol opened a restaurant on Parsons Avenue and greeted their first guests with a friendly "howdy, folks." The menu was simple, consisting mostly of burgers, fries and chili. This year, the next generation of the family continues the tradition - albeit with a broader menu of comfort foods - marking the chain's 40th anniversary.
WATCH: Do Osteoporosis Drugs Cause Fractures? (ABC News)
New research links osteoporosis drugs and broken bones. Osteoporosis - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Musculoskeletal Disorders - Pharmacy