There’s two types of people in the world: those who eat to live, and those who live to eat. Food can either be seen as a survival necessity, or a source of joy and solace. But for most people, appreciation for food goes beyond the nutrients within it and into the feelings that different meals can evoke.
As the leaves begin to fall and the temperatures begin to drop, the craving for warmth, nostalgia and coziness grows greater and greater, more and more people are turning to the kitchen to satisfy these yearnings. It’s finally the season of comfort food, so let’s dig into the Pitch’s guide to different comfort foods!
Childhood Reminiscence: One of the most common categories of comfort foods is the one that brings you back to simpler and better times. Eating foods from your childhood fills you up with nostalgia, and is highly popular amidst the colder months when we’re all looking for some additional comfort. The following list contains some of these old dishes that are so commonly cherished:
– Mac n cheese
– Chicken noodle soup
– Grilled cheese and tomato soup
Seasonal: As the holiday season inches closer and closer, many can’t help but get excited for the grand and occasional meals that await. Sometimes, the craving for a seasonal comfort is just too strong and you can’t resist feasting early on these festive foods.
– Stuffing
– Crescent rolls
– Pie
– Hot chocolate
Memories: What makes comfort foods so special is the personal memories that are tied to them. For this reason, it’s often that one person’s comfort food is different from the next, making the category of comfort foods widely varying.
– Poke Bowl – “I really like sushi and it’s similar to sushi. I get it at a place that’s close to me and less expensive so I can get it all the time,” senior Simone Bacon said.
– Matzah Ball Soup – “My dad always made really good matzo ball soup when I was a kid, so it’s a dish that definitely holds a special place in my heart,” senior Landon Berger said.
– Belgium Waffles – “I used to always go to the farmers market with my family on Saturdays and I would always get belgium waffles from this one stand. I really like sweeter foods for breakfast so that’s definitely one of my comfort foods,” sophomore Julia Zucconi said.
