It's a blistery day in southern Ontario, and days like today, often we think of comfort foods, to make or bake.
With the fall here in full swing, and what feels like winter, not too far behind, we think of many warm dishes, like crockpots of chilli, and beef stews, and many more warm things to comfort our bodies.
Baking warm banana or pumpkin loafs, and making many fall foods, and squashes etc.
Many European people get ready for the wine season, and for making the Sausage and Prosciutto's etc., with winter around the corner. So what is it about foods that comfort, and keeping traditions in making all these different foods?
Well, keeping in mind, that stores, seem to have always have certain things on sale during certain seasons of the year, just because of this very thing, traditional things to make during certain seasons.
Some have to be made during the winter months, because they have to cure in the cold cellars, and cantina's. Other's it's just the time of year to do them, depending on the crops, and what we are making during the fall or spring season and summer of course.
So today, I found myself searching for a lean ground meat sale, to drop into the crock pot and have a nice pot of Chilli con carne simmering, with beans, and tomatoes, and other vege's. Many of us affiliate certain foods with the fall/winter season.
The whole idea of comfort foods, makes us warm and fuzzy inside. Soups, that are creamy and hardy. Stew's that are loaded with vegetables and certain stew meats. Other's its creamy pasta dishes, like a good southern Macaroni and cheese, alla Nashville style... mmmmmmm
It's a time of suffering the net to find new recipes. Be it Pinterest, or just plane Google Searches, we find that sharing recipes, is always great. I have decided that this Christmas, I want to attempt making a nice Coquille St. Jacques for the eve. I found many recipes, but nothing tops getting one from a family member who's made the dish before. It's great to share recipes, and we should always post them, because we find, that sharing is caring.
I for one, love posting them on my FB wall, and I have probably saved dozens and dozens. I have a category for every time of dish, even on Pinterest. Who does not love Pinterest. Single mena nd women, find great recipes for their date nights, to empress their companions. Many of us to change out of the normal cooking thing. My kids love having the same favourite dishes. Although from time to time, I love changing it up. Many restaurants you go to, this time of year, have added seasonal items also. I love the many soups you can try at various places. Even our local grocery stores, have added quite a take out menu for us working people. It's unbelievable what we find.
Changing the day of the week, from Taco Tuesday to a Turkey stew night. From your Friday pizza night, to a "make your own Calzone night", we are always changing up and wanting to bring in new things.
We spend so much time in this room in our homes, called a Kitchen.
It's the heart of a home they say. Its a place where we meet as a family and eat and discuss daily happenings and events. A time where we reconnect. Whether you have a small kitchen just for cooking, or a huge eat in and massive Chef's kitchen, it
Share some of your favourite recipes, or sites where you've found some interesting dishes. I know many men that love cooking and baking, so please do share. There is nothing better than hitting a market, like St. Jacob's, or our local markets and buy fresh squashes, and vegetables, and make your favourite dishes with fresh produce. Whether your vegan, vegetarian, or a meat lover, there is something for us all. Eat to Live, and don't Live to Eat, but share to care, and drop a recipe or two to a friend, co worker, or family.
Have a pot lock dinner with friends, and have each and everyone of you, make a favourite dish. It would be the ultimate buffet, that you would find in no restaurant anywhere. Not that would hold a candle to it. They say, nothing is better to warm a man's heart, than through his stomach... well that goes both ways people, so "guys", turn on those burners, and make something special for your sweetie or companion.
Love you all, Miss "B", enjoy your weekend. and Bake to Make, and Book to Cook.... dust off those recipes books (if you still have any),,,, and "Tutti a Tavola"....
xo
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