What foods take you to your happy place?
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| Thomas Keller's Mac & Cheese |
Eating is one of those things we do every day, like breathing and sleeping, we need to eat every day. When, where, and what we eat changes, but, if we're lucky, we will eat every single day of our lives. Say you make it to the ripe old age of eighty five. 85 x 365 = 31,025 days that you get to eat. Let's say you eat 3 meals a day during your time on this earth. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. That's 93,075 meals over the course of a lifetime. Over 93,000 meals, that's a whole lotta food! But out of all those many meals, I'll wager that the foods you return to time and again when you need your blankie and want some food love, you can probably count on one hand.
When I've had a particularly tough day, maybe working through a difficult inspection, or still not finding the right home for patient clients after many days of house hunting; I crave a meal that will not merely satisfy my hunger but will soothe the soul. The foods that cradle me and make me feel that all is right with the world are potatoes (any kind, cooked any way,) polenta, whole roast chicken, and anything Italian (especially on a Sunday.)
Comfort foods are a cultural thing, where you grew up, what you ate as a child. Bossy grew up in upstate N.Y. His comfort foods are Schnitzel, fried clam bellies and lobster rolls. He still talks about Howard Johnson's fried clams he ate when he was young.
A quick Google search for Italian comfort food turns up few surprises, mainly pasta dishes straight outta Nonna's kitchen. Ravioli, fettuccine Alfredo, Gnocchi, all topped with a sauce and plenty of cheese.
Southern comfort food? Fried chicken, biscuits, gravy, cornbread. My maternal grandmother was a master at all foods southern and comforting, must be why I'd gain 10 pounds every summer spent on the farm.
Whatever your favorite comfort foods, indulging yourself is a lovely way to make it through these long, dark, days and nights of winter. So go ahead, wrap yourself in a big hug and make the comfort food that is calling to you. It's OK to enjoy a little food love....
Here is a link to the recipe for Thomas Keller's mac & cheese, and yes, it's delicious and totally worth the calories.
Thank you for reading! I wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2019 filled with tons of great food and wine. I'm gearing up for an exciting year in Real Estate here in stunning Colorado. If you're in need of guidance through the confusing world of home buying or selling I hope you will give me a call, I'm here to help!
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| Pizza - YUM!!! |
When I've had a particularly tough day, maybe working through a difficult inspection, or still not finding the right home for patient clients after many days of house hunting; I crave a meal that will not merely satisfy my hunger but will soothe the soul. The foods that cradle me and make me feel that all is right with the world are potatoes (any kind, cooked any way,) polenta, whole roast chicken, and anything Italian (especially on a Sunday.)
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| Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach |
Comfort foods are a cultural thing, where you grew up, what you ate as a child. Bossy grew up in upstate N.Y. His comfort foods are Schnitzel, fried clam bellies and lobster rolls. He still talks about Howard Johnson's fried clams he ate when he was young.
A quick Google search for Italian comfort food turns up few surprises, mainly pasta dishes straight outta Nonna's kitchen. Ravioli, fettuccine Alfredo, Gnocchi, all topped with a sauce and plenty of cheese.
Southern comfort food? Fried chicken, biscuits, gravy, cornbread. My maternal grandmother was a master at all foods southern and comforting, must be why I'd gain 10 pounds every summer spent on the farm.
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| Fried Chicken |
Here is a link to the recipe for Thomas Keller's mac & cheese, and yes, it's delicious and totally worth the calories.
Becky Goldsmith
Broker, GRI, SRES
Equity Colorado Real Estate
Becky@beckygoldsmith.com
720-979-3184
