When Jimmy brought Jessica to the fourth of July picnic that the Andersons put on every summer, she was welcomed with open arms by all family members and relatives. That one summer picnic was the beginning of many for Jessica with the Andersons. She is now Mrs. Anderson to husband Jimmy. Both can speak to what made various items on the picnic menu comfort foods for the Andersons. She speaks fondly of great Grandpa Joe and great Grandma Sue, who actually shared some portions of the family secret recipe for the Anderson’s barbeque rub.

Jessica was a fan of the barbeque chicken. She also liked Grandma Emily’s famous potato salad. During her first visit, Jessica spent considerable amount of time talking to Grandma Emily about her potato salad recipe. The secret, Grandma Emily would say, is to use fresh herbs and spices. And, have a wonderful neighbor like Marilyn to help with the preparation. Jessica was amazed that Grandma Emily had the energy to tend to a large garden just for the purpose of preparation for the picnic.

Jimmy brought Jessica to the summer picnic every other year. He spent alternate summers at Jessica’s family picnic, where he was very much welcomed. They shared good memories of those family gatherings and sharing of comfort foods. The summer after their college graduation was very special. That is the summer when, after the festive meal was completed, Jimmy proposed to Jessica. Everyone was happy when she accepted his proposal without blinking an eye.

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Back to basics: Experts predict food in 2009 will be comfort driven with more...
ANDREW SULLIVAN/STAMFORD ADVOCATEFrugal fare such as bean soup can be a reliable comfort when money's tight in uncertain times. Food trends are fickle. They ebb and flow with economic times and over the past few years they've run the gamut...
Seeking comfort in a meaty classic (San Francisco Chronicle)
Comfort food has become a major trend, which seems reasonable, given the time of year and the financial climate. For one, this type of food is generally less expensive to prepare, whether at home or in a restaurant. With the dawn of the new year, people seem...
Nosh on: Pelmeni is one way to say comfort food (The Wenatchee World)
Dumplings come in all shapes and sizes. Fillings can be sweet and savory. The shells can be made from all kinds of flour: corn flour, wheat flour, rice flour. However they?re made, dumplings make a fantastic meal.
Cheer up wisely: Comfort foods can be made healthier (Asheville Citizen-Times)
By definition, comfort foods are generally not the healthiest.
Remaking comfort foods: Cheddar and beer soup (South Bend Tribune)
Healthful eating and comfort food don't have to go together like spinach and brownies.
Simi cook wins first place at Food Network contest (Ventura County Star)
Already a veteran of high-profile shootouts and SWAT team negotiations, retired Los Angeles Police Department Officer Rick Massa of Simi Valley on Sunday emerged victorious from yet another tense situation: competing on the Food Network show ?Ultimate Recipe Showdown.?
Opportunity knocks on Alleyways' door (The Muskegon Chronicle)
Chronicle/Cory MorseGeneral manager Adam Bell, left, and owner Jeff Lobdell stand inside the Alleyways Bar & Grill in Roosevelt Park. The new restaurant features comfort food at affordable prices, the new owner says. A poor economy has given an experienced...
The Recipe for Cool Weather Comfort Foods (Today's News-Herald)
(ARA) - As the weather gets brisk and the sun sets earlier, we find ourselves yearning for food and beverages that are simple, familiar and home-made. Comfort food is as soothing as a warm sweater, but it doesn't have to be boring if you add a little creativity.
A revered chef returns (Albany Times Union)
Following earlier success at Justin's, Ric Orlando will now debut "global comfort food" ALBANY ? Chef Ric Orlando, whose food in the early 1990s made Justin's restaurant one of the most exciting places to eat in Albany, is returning to town with New World Bistro Bar, due to open in late February.The 80-seat restaurant, located in the former Farrell Bros. plumbing supply business at 300 ...
Caritas of Austin receives cash, food donations (Austin American-Statesman)
ThunderCloud Subs' Turkey Trot raises $176,500 to combat poverty