I watch all these cooking programs on tv and the chef always say it's comfort food at some point in the program. They seem to say it for any dish they create! Also they say it's a simple dish, when it's not simple!..anyway that's another story.
2007-03-03 23:23:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
The term comfort food refers to any food or drink to which one habitually turns for temporary respite, security, or special reward. The reasons that something becomes a comfort food are diverse but include the food's familiarity, simplicity, and/or pleasant associations. Small children often seem to latch on to a specific food or drink (in a way similar to a security blanket) and will repeatedly request it in high stress situations. Adults, however, are certainly not exempt.
A substantial majority of comfort foods are composed largely of simple or complex carbohydrate, such as sugar, rice, refined wheat, and so on. It has been postulated that such foods induce an opiate-like effect in the brain, which may account for their soothing nature.
2007-03-03 23:32:25 · answer #1 · answered by roscoedeadbeat 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Old Fashioned "stick to your ribs" dishes are comfort food. Example: When you have had a horrible day and nothing goes right, home made meatloaf with real mashed potatoes are going to comfort you more than a corn dog.
2007-03-03 23:44:01 · answer #2 · answered by Ellie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Soothing dishes which are meant to make yourself feel better inside. A common example is a slow cooked stew or creamy mashed potato.
2007-03-04 01:21:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Comfort food is food that is used to treat emotions. I do it myself it can temporarily relieve feelings of boredom, sadness, frustration but its not a good thing to rely on otherwise the weight starts to pile on! Chocolate is my number one comfort food!
2007-03-03 23:52:05 · answer #4 · answered by profile not in use 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just as the root word implies-----comfort-----it's meant to make you feel a lot better after having eaten it. If you could only imagine it having someone giving you a Big Big Hug.
2007-03-03 23:32:18 · answer #5 · answered by Zasetti 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some BS term that fat people like Oprah and Rachel Ray use, because they can't control their eating habits.
2015-08-18 06:10:23 · answer #6 · answered by ROBERT D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, you sound like YOU need some comfort food. Its simply food that comforts you while you eat it. For me its mash potato and gravy, or mac and cheese. Why be so uptight about it all. Relax, have some comfort food and a glass of wine.......
2007-03-04 00:03:26 · answer #7 · answered by beebs 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Comfort food is food which makes you feel good inside.
if you feel down,depressed then your favourite food is a comfort to you.
For me its home made lentil soup
2007-03-03 23:28:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
comfort food is food that you eat when your really upset or sad to (get this) comfort you!
2007-03-04 00:18:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
food that reminds you of a time when everything was wonderful with life,
My mum's fish pie, reminds me of when i was 11 and we had fish pie on a friday night and then sat and watched the gentle touch on tele ...life was good .
2007-03-03 23:29:43 · answer #10 · answered by magshatch 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋