“Chocolate Chip Cookies With Brown Butter & Bacon”
What is it about comfort food? Everyone has one — except me. I’d be hard pressed to name one particular “go to” dish that evokes feelings of security, happy memories and world peace. “Why is that?” I wondered to myself.
In searching through the ”food memorabilia” section in the back of my mind, I caught fleeting glimpses of Mom’s macaroni & cheese, Grandma S’s oatmeal with brown sugar and half & half, Grandma M’s kolaches, my sister’s lemon bars, my son’s scalloped potatoes and my daughter’s Pina Colada pork chops. I also thought of every good meal I’ve ever eaten.
“Aha!” I thought to myself again. It’s not a matter of lacking a particular comfort food — it’s a matter of narrowing down the buffet! My brain is a recipe box, it seems…
The collection has expanded in recent months, thanks to the friends on my blogroll. Their marvelous recipes, enticing food photography and whimsical, touching stories take me into the heart of their homes — their kitchens – and in turn, I’ve been blessed to prepare some very comforting food for my own family.
There are no sweeter words than those of someone you love declaring: “That was really good, honey.” Okay, there are probably a few sweeter words about a lot of things, but for someone who admittedly has a four-word limit on conversational banter, my beloved’s compliments are manna from heaven. (I added the “honey” — wishful thinking…) :)
In these photos of my results, I hope to enhance your life with a “visual” and inspire you to do what I did: Pick one and have FUN! Food blogs are meant for more than just reading; good ideas –and good times — are just a click away. May you never again ask, “What shall I make for dinner?”
Whether you feel like sinking your teeth into a savory main dish, or a chopping vegetables for a make-you-pay-attention-stir-fry, or consoling yourself with a good ol’ fashioned casserole, or poking holes into a focaccia that’s as fun to make as it is to eat, or investing time in a labor-intensive batch of chocolate chip cookies chock full o’ bacon (yes, bacon!), you might surprise yourself and discover a new comfort food.
Let me know which culinary delight rocks your world. What’s your favorite comfort food? Sharing the love one plate at a time,~ Kim
chocolate chip cookies…YUM!
Favorite comfort food is probably mashed potatoes or erhm mac and cheese. :)
By: Christy on March 23, 2011
at 10:09 pm
Those definitely have comfort written all over them! Thanks for reminding me about mashed potatoes… :)
By: okielicious on March 24, 2011
at 4:29 pm
OK, don’t laugh and don’t “knock it” until you’ve tried it. My sweety introduced this combination to a very skeptical me. Oreo cookie with a hamburger dill chip on top. Something about that sweet/sour taste satisfies and comforts. Maybe it’s because John introduced it to me? As he coaxed me saying…”try it, you just might like it”…I challenge you to do the same. Oh…by the way, did you notice not one single dish, pan or saucer was touched in the process?
I’m not a fancy chef but I do know a wonderful meal when I eat one and I’ve been the very happy guest at Kim’s dining table. Great experience!
By: Marla on March 24, 2011
at 6:31 pm
I’ve never heard of that before — you’re full of surprises, Marla! And, “no dishes” is a great comfort concept, too!
Love ya,
~Kim
By: okielicious on March 24, 2011
at 11:14 pm
When I travel to Ireland my mother always makes Dublin Coddle I guess that is my ultimate comfort food because it evokes my childhood so much
By: Mike@The Culinary Lens on September 25, 2011
at 2:42 am
Mike, those are the best kind of foods — the ones with memories attached. (I Googled “Dublin Coddle” — YUM — would love to have your Mom’s recipe!)
~ Kim
By: Kimby on September 25, 2011
at 6:39 am
Now if you googled “not your mothers dublin coddle” you would have found my interpretation of my mother’s dish which I would recommend trying..
Her version just boils everything till it falls apart LOL (very typical Irish way of cooking) But it was my favorite meal as a kid
By: Mike@The Culinary Lens on September 25, 2011
at 10:53 am
I just now did what all good journalists do: Go straight to the source. (I looked it up on your blog!) Sorry I missed that post in the early days of our food friendship, Mike, but nothing like a Sunday afternoon for catching up… it looks terrific and I can “smell it” already! :)
~Kim
By: Kimby on September 25, 2011
at 12:47 pm
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