When people are asked to define comfort foods, the answer is variable. There are as many variations to the answer as there are individuals who are asked the question. What makes something a comfort food while others are not? Is it related to diet or type of recipe? Is it related to region or country?

At a restaurant, a waitress was asked the question of what she thought of when she was asked about comfort foods. She did not hesitate to answer, "Oh, meat loaf and potatoes, green beans. Stuff like that." When asked to describe how she came to her answer, she said, "These are the things that I had growing up at family meals." It appears she related to meals that she had at home with family.

Comfort foods remind people of home and family. It is food that gives them comfort, a sense of family and home. People think of family gatherings, holidays, and special occasions. It does not necessarily have to do with a secret family recipe (although the secret might be that eating gives members of the family a warm feeling of home). It is not surprising that everyone has an image of a family meal.

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

On the air: A discussion of the ?comfort food' of film (The Kansas City Star)
Steve Kraske, The Kansas City Star’s political correspondent, is host of “Up to Date” from 11 a.m. to noon weekdays on KCUR, 89.3 FM. Today: Video guru/critic Jason Heck and film professor/screenwriter Mitch Brian discuss films for which they’re thankful — what they’re calling the “comfort food” of film.
Cozy up to comfort food at B.J.'s Restaurant (Tacoma News Tribune)
EDITOR?S NOTE: Drop-In Dining is a dining report about a new or new-to-us restaurant. Reporters drop in unannounced and sample the food, on TNT?s dime, then report what the scene and food was like. Have a suggestion for a Drop-In Dining feature? E-mail us at tntdiner@thenewstribune.com .
The Recipe for Cool Weather Comfort Foods (Carlisle Independent)
(ARA) - As the weather gets brisk and the sun sets earlier, we find ourselves yearning for food and beverages that are simple, familiar and home-made. Comfort food is as soothing as a warm sweater, but it doesn't have to be boring if you add a little creativity.
Heinz, Smucker post higher earnings as more consumers eat at home to stretch ...
MILWAUKEE - With consumers looking for comfort foods and ways to save money, foodmakers H.J. Heinz Co. and J.M. Smucker Co. posted higher earnings Friday and said they're benefiting from price increases and the trend of more people eating at home.
Cash-strapped customers turn to comfort foods (Publican)
CREDIT-CRUNCHED consumers are turning to traditional comfort foods in greater numbers than ever, according to the findings of The Publican Food Report 2008 , published in the November 24 issue.
TD Canada Trust offers convenience and comfort to the 1100th degree (CNW Grou...
TD Canada Trust celebrated its 1,100th branch opening in Canada this past weekend with a big party at its newest location in Maple, Ontario. Hundreds turned up to enjoy food, drinks, games and surprise cash giveaways throughout the day.
London City's 1901 Offers Pricey Portions, Walk-Up Wine Cellar (Bloomberg)
Nov. 21 (Bloomberg) -- There's a theory that as times get tougher, people go for comfort food. So in London, tiny portions of fancy French cuisine are out and hearty servings of traditional British favorites such as bangers and mash are in. Well, maybe.
Wines of the World: White wines for your Thanksgiving Celebration (Fort Worth...
Thanksgiving is the American holiday when everything gives way to the table. Add American food traditions from colonial days and the comfort food of today to dishes of our huge ethnic population and their own food culture. You have excitement on the table.
Return to basics gives Heinz a boost (The News & Observer)
Tough times call for comfort food. First up, H.J. Heinz Co., the maker of Heinz ketchup, Weight Watchers meals and Ore-Ida french fries, is benefiting as consumers eat at home more to save money.
Get the Scope on the Best Local Diners and Drive-ins (FOX 11 News Los Angeles)
Got the urge for a big helping of comfort food, served up with a side of over-the-top, in-your-face energy? Have we got your guy! He knows where to find the best diners, drive-ins and dives and he's here in L.A., scoping out the spots and plugging a new book. Jane Yamamoto caught up with "Triple D' in Venice and has more in this video report.