
Have your ever heard of …..
Comfort food
It’s something people talk about thinking of some particular food that makes them feel comfortable eating...
Here is a list of “Top 25 American Comfort Foods and Recipes”
• Apple Pie
• Baked Beans
• Banana Pudding
• Beef Stew
• Brisket Pot Roast
• Chicken & Dumplings
• Chicken Pot Pie
• Chicken Soup
• Chili
• Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Corn on the Cob
• Fried Chicken
• Gelatin
• Green Bean Casserole
• Hot Dogs
• Ice Cream
• Macaroni & Cheese
• Mashed Potatoes
• Meatloaf
• Potato Salad
• Pumpkin Pie
• Shepherd's Pie
• Spaghetti
• Tomato Soup
• Tuna Casserole
http://homecooking.about.com/od/classicdishrecipes/a/comfortfoods.htm
Comfort food is something...
(Comfort food とは・・)
….that is familiar to them (よく知っている)
….that reminds them of their old days(昔を思い出させる)
….that is satisfying and soothing(満足感があってリラックスさせる)
….that could be rich in calories or nutrients, or both.(カロリーもしくは(と)栄養価が高い)
….that could be something you eat when you are sick(風邪のときに食する)
And by the way, here is a list of (possible) top 7 comfort foods in Japan :)
- Curry rice
- Miso soup
- Onigiri
- Oden
- Ramen
- Omu-rice
- Okayu
http://momsbasement.org/2012/01/26/top-7-comfort-foods-in-japan/
What is 'comfort food' to you??