Comfort Food Classics

The power went out halfway through browning the bacon. I stood there in the dark, spatula in hand, staring at the half-cooked strips floating in … Read more

Three winters ago, I found myself standing in my tiny kitchen, staring at a pile of chicken thighs and a half-empty box of stuffing mix, … Read more

I was standing in the frozen foods aisle last November, just staring at a bag of pre-cut sweet potatoes, when the smell hit me. Not … Read more

The church potluck was in four hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing their signature dishes—Marge’s legendary twice-baked potatoes, Linda’s famous seven-layer … Read more

I was standing in the frozen food aisle last Tuesday, staring at a stack of sad-looking pot pies, when the smell hit me. Not a … Read more

My neighbor across the hall asked why I couldn’t just use melted butter instead of browning it for pumpkin bread. I started to explain why … Read more

My neighbor, Mrs. Gable, wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I had stopped by to return her measuring cup—the one I’d borrowed three weeks prior and … Read more

I was standing in the grocery store parking lot last November, balancing a bag of potatoes on one hip while fumbling for my keys, when … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a random Wednesday, and I had a desperate craving for stuffing. Not the kind you make for Thanksgiving with all … Read more

I was standing in the frozen food aisle last November, just staring at a bag of pre-made sweet potato casserole mix. The kind in the … Read more