What do you eat to bring comfort? If you are a man, ignore that question. It seems to be a woman thing. And sweets are right up there. And salts. You know. Ice cream and french fries. MandM's and chips and dip. But really, comfort foods are so much more. Like freshly baked bread. Or meatloaf. Or oatmeal. Or, in our house, spicy spaghetti. So many yummy things to think about. And I wonder what makes foods bring comfort. Sometimes it's just the smell. I mean, how can you not be comforted by cinnamon rolls rising and baking? It's so homey. And dependable. Or apple pie. The aroma alone brings a peaceful sense of calm. And at this time of year, it's so much fun to make it happen for our families.
Chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven. Ham sizzling in the roaster. New potatoes lolling in butter. Green beans browned in garlic. Simple things. Nothing at all extreme. But comforting.
Nothing builds relationships like food. There's something about sitting down to a meal together that loosens us up and makes us relaxed. No wonder the church my grandparents went to when I was a child had potlucks so often. It inspired a sense of community.
Fall is here. Find ways to feed your soul with the simple pleasure of enjoying good food. You will find it very satisfying. And you can always call and invite a friend to share the pleasure.
blessings,
rhonda
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