by Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team
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Health and Wellness Chat, Today @ 9:00PM ET. What is your favorite comfort food and why? Win 250 Gather Points™ and Nature Made SAM-e Complete!

April 22, 2009 12:54 PM EDT (Updated: April 22, 2009 12:54 PM EDT)
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What is your favorite comfort food and why?

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Comments: 202

Beth G. Apr 22, 2009, 2:15pm EDT
Thanks Stefanie, I will try to be there tonight!
Chloe Berryman Apr 22, 2009, 4:22pm EDT
I'll try to be here
I won't be here as it's past my bedtime, but my favorite comfort food would be either pizza, (REAL pizza, NY Pizza) or chili with cheese.
Alex In Wonderland Apr 22, 2009, 4:24pm EDT
Someone needs to smack me on the back of the head to remind me of this chat. I want to be here!
Since I doubt I will be here for the chat, I will go ahead and answer. Personally, I like any and all food (almost). However, if I had to choose one thing it would be angel food cake topped with strawberries (fresh if possible) and cool whip.
Iris D. Apr 22, 2009, 4:41pm EDT
I will try to be there
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Apr 22, 2009, 5:31pm EDT
Thank you I will try
Phyllis R. Apr 22, 2009, 5:49pm EDT
Comfort food or comfort foods?!?!?!?!? LOL
Cortney R. Apr 22, 2009, 6:08pm EDT
I will try to make it tonight depending on how I am feeling, but my favorite comfort food is tomato soup.
Mary M. Apr 22, 2009, 6:12pm EDT
Food itself is a comfort tool for me. I think that's why so many people, including myself, find it hard to lose and keep off excess weight. My favorite treats include mozzarella cheese sticks, Hershey chocolate, and ice cream.
Belinda Parker Apr 22, 2009, 6:42pm EDT
I will try to make it...Thanks!
Dagmara H. Apr 22, 2009, 7:52pm EDT
thanks
Lori A Apr 22, 2009, 8:00pm EDT
I will do my best to be here
Amber D. Apr 22, 2009, 8:49pm EDT
im sorry i cant im to tired night everyone!!
Angela A. Apr 22, 2009, 8:54pm EDT
I think everyone knows what I love to eat by now!!
But, I'll be here anyway.
Te he!
Hi everyone.
Trish A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:01pm EDT
Ice cream is my all time comfort food, especially ice cream with chunks of brownies. Now that I'm on a diabetic diet I've replaced it with yogurt with fresh strawberries.
Hi Angela
Trish A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:01pm EDT
Hi Henry! I love the videos you've been doing with your children.
Trish A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:01pm EDT
Hi Angela.
Christina L. Apr 22, 2009, 9:02pm EDT
Hi there! I love food and there are too many comfort foods to name as favorites. A few of my faves are mashed potatoes, yummy casseroles, mac and cheese and broccoli cheese soup.
J F. Apr 22, 2009, 9:02pm EDT
I would like to mention that I have a group about Comfort Food since 2007
Lori B. Apr 22, 2009, 9:03pm EDT
Hi everyone, just some good food mentioned here
Trish A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:03pm EDT
Hi Christina and J.F. I'm already getting hungry.
What is your favorite comfort food?
Chips Ahoy Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies.

and Why? Do I really have to explain why? Chocolate, cookies are soft and melt in your mouth. That with a tall glass of Dr. Pepper soda. Just enough sugar to get the real rush, but not to send you the hospital for a coronary. ~ HA~ HA~
Tammy N. Apr 22, 2009, 9:04pm EDT
My favorite comfort food is guacamole! YUM
J F. Apr 22, 2009, 9:05pm EDT
The group is:
http://comfortfood.gather.com/

Everyone is welcome to join. I hope it okay to mention that.
J F. Apr 22, 2009, 9:05pm EDT
Homemade soups and Mac N Cheese is mine.
☀ Aunt Shanny Apr 22, 2009, 9:05pm EDT
What is your favorite comfort food and why?

I love my mac n cheese using Elita K.'s recipe (from Gather).
Christina L. Apr 22, 2009, 9:06pm EDT
Chocolate chip cookies sound yummy but not Dr. Pepper! Yuck! You either love Dr. Pepper or hate it I guess.
☀ Aunt Shanny Apr 22, 2009, 9:06pm EDT
I also like my homemade or Big Al's pizza.
Tammy N. Apr 22, 2009, 9:06pm EDT
I like guac cause it's not something I usually eat... and since the rest of my family can "take it or leave it".... I almost never have to share!! Selfish, I know... but sometimes it just needs to be about "me".
☀ Aunt Shanny Apr 22, 2009, 9:06pm EDT
Why are they my faves? Cuz they taste good every time!
Trish A. ~ Thanks for your support. I appreciate your commentary. I made pizza tonight, my first time. I videoed the kids after they tasted the pizza to see if they liked it, and they are so funny, they were laughing making jokes, especially my son. I'll probably post them up after this chat session.
Christina L. Apr 22, 2009, 9:07pm EDT
Mexican food is a fave of mine, but I don't like guac. I love salsa and chips and chicken enchiladas/chicken quesadillas.
~♥~ Kim ~♥~ Apr 22, 2009, 9:07pm EDT
Fresh homemade warm tapioca pudding. :)
Trish A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:07pm EDT
Thanks J F. I can't imagine why there would be a problem with mentioning your group.
J F. Apr 22, 2009, 9:07pm EDT
Homemade soups and Mac N Cheese were old time, economical favorites when I was a child and it carried on for years. Growing a garden was always in my life and nothing better than make homemade soup from it. It stretched for 9 children and 2 adults.
.* Sandi * Apr 22, 2009, 9:08pm EDT
chips are my comfort food
because of the CRUNCH
the crunch releived tension
then I would say the foods my mom used to make
cause while i am eating it, it brings back her memories
charity kimball ツ Apr 22, 2009, 9:08pm EDT
Hello everyone:)
Lori B. Apr 22, 2009, 9:08pm EDT
Dr Pepper is my favorite, however, my favorite comfort food is a cup of hot tea and a piece of buttered toast
Tammy N. Apr 22, 2009, 9:08pm EDT
My friend makes the BEST pico de gallo (sp?)!!
Cecilia Lee Apr 22, 2009, 9:08pm EDT
Hello everyone!

It's so difficult to choose just one comfort food, but if I'm feeling blue and under the weather, I love to have a hot bowl of udon in the winter.

In the summer, I'd have have to say, a good bowl of chocolate ice cream!
charity kimball ツ Apr 22, 2009, 9:09pm EDT
I would have to say my comfort food is icecream
Christina, what you mean no 23 Flavors for you. LoL! I know I watch too many commercials, right?

Guacamole is great with right dish that it is going to be used for, not by itself, YIKES!
charity kimball ツ Apr 22, 2009, 9:09pm EDT
I love icecream..lol
Mary G. Apr 22, 2009, 9:10pm EDT
My comfort food are donuts. They really aren't good for me, but I might make baked ones for my birthday.
~♥~ Kim ~♥~ Apr 22, 2009, 9:10pm EDT
Fresh homemade warm tapioca pudding. :)

I forgot the why from my post above. ;)

It reminds me of being together with my girls when they were growing up. They loved it. :)
Alex In Wonderland Apr 22, 2009, 9:10pm EDT
I have a few comfort foods but I think if I could only choose one it would be Macaroni Soup. She uses elbow macaroni, whole canned tomatoes and ground beef. After it is all ready she added uncooked macaroni to the soup for added crunchiness. I grew up eating it so it always makes me feel good to have some now.

But I can't make it way my mom did. It's always better when she makes it! I've tried to re-create it without success. That probably makes it that much better for me. Not only does it bring back pleasant memories that I can't quite place, but my kids will eat it so I don't have to hear complaints when I make it for them! That is a BIG plus.
Tammy N. Apr 22, 2009, 9:10pm EDT
When I was pregnant with my first son, I was 3000+ miles from my Mom. My "comfort foods" then were the foods I remembered her indulging in when I lived at home.... frozen Snicker bars, spumante ice cream, etc.
Angela A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:10pm EDT
Hi everyone that said hi to me!
J F. Apr 22, 2009, 9:11pm EDT
I got an ice cream maker for Christmas and I can make all kinds of neat varieties.
Angela A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:11pm EDT
My favorite number one comfort food is my favorite food of all time..
Pizza!!!!!!
~♥~ Kim ~♥~ Apr 22, 2009, 9:11pm EDT
Another would be my Mom's homemade mac N cheese. Why? ...it reminds me of being at home with Mom.
C C. Apr 22, 2009, 9:11pm EDT
My favorite comfort food is home made chicken soup. This is what my mom always made when one of us kids were sick. So on bad days, I like to make my own chicken soup, sit back and think of my mom and days gone by. That gives me comfort and the strength to carry on no matter how hard things get.
Angela A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:11pm EDT
And, ice cream comes in number two.
Trish A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:11pm EDT
I used to like ice cream because I would stir it up until it was real creamy.
Alex In Wonderland Apr 22, 2009, 9:11pm EDT
And Cheesecake is always comforting. It's so smooth and creamy and sweet- things that make me feel good!
Amy H. Apr 22, 2009, 9:12pm EDT
Well, I am female. Chocolate of course! Bring on the Chocolate! Can you say major confort food?
J F. Apr 22, 2009, 9:12pm EDT
Alex, I make that macaroni and beef. It is so good and tastes even better the next day reheated.
Christina L. Apr 22, 2009, 9:12pm EDT
Another good comfort food is lasagna. I like veggie lasagna the best.
Alex In Wonderland Apr 22, 2009, 9:12pm EDT
But everyone elses comfort foods sound so yummy too!
Angela A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:12pm EDT
I've always eaten pizza for as long as I can remember.
My sister Tanya had a wicked recipe for veggie pizza.
And, she used to make it once a year for us as kids.
And, I really loved it!
Paula T. Apr 22, 2009, 9:12pm EDT
My favorite comfort food is homemade mashed potatoes with the pandrippings from roast chicken on top. Totally too heavy on the fat content, but when I am feeling miserable or sick, this is guaranteed to make the world a better place. I even save the drippings in a little container in the freezer for comfort emergencies!
Amy H. Apr 22, 2009, 9:12pm EDT
Oh, yeah cheesecake! Yummy, chocolate on top!
Angela A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:12pm EDT
Chocolate is good only for one time of the month for me.
Guess what time?
Lol!
Trish A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:13pm EDT
I think ice cream reminds me of my stops to Dairy Queen with my mother. Also we used to eat ice cream many evenings when I was growing up. I guess memories help.
Lori B. Apr 22, 2009, 9:13pm EDT
all food is good and hunger is always the best sauce
Susan V. Apr 22, 2009, 9:13pm EDT
I love hot dogs smuthered in chilli and cole slaw
Angela A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:13pm EDT
I love cheesecake too.
My grandma used to make it from scratch.
And, she even taught me how to do it too.
Well if it isn't Miss Charity, my friend who stays hungry for pancakes. LoL!

Lori AH the simply things in life.

.* Sandi * Chips are great, but chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate stress reliever! Everytime I'm feeling stressed out, I can just take a deep breath, take a bite and as the chocolate melts in my mouth, I can literally see the stress seeping out of me. ~ LoL
J F. Apr 22, 2009, 9:14pm EDT
Also, another fave of mine is stuffed cabbage. We always grew large heads of cabbage and we would make a ton of them. They were so good. My Mom is gone now and I still make her recipe. Everyone loves them, but somehow it still doesn't taste like Mom's.

I think most people can relate to that.
Angela A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:14pm EDT
Ice cream is also a family favorite that even my sons and I share to this day.
It's our traditional dessert. And, a yummy treat!
Amy H. Apr 22, 2009, 9:14pm EDT
Some people have healthy comfort foods? Whats up with that? I allways thought comfort food was supposed to be bad for you!
Trish A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:14pm EDT
Cheesecake is good. Henry, I'll check your videos after this chat.
Susan V. Apr 22, 2009, 9:14pm EDT
I also love cream filled donuts and cake and icing, it is good I do not eat this often!
Paula T. Apr 22, 2009, 9:14pm EDT
My husband's comfort food is a combination of a grilled cheese sandwich and a bowl of elbow macaroni cooked in tomato juice. I can't even stand to look at it, but it's what he remembers from his childhood, and he loves it!
Lori B. Apr 22, 2009, 9:14pm EDT
its sad, my hubby is on such a strict diet right now, all the comfort foods are not allowed right now, maybe I will have to go to moms for a week-end and have her cook for me
Christina L. Apr 22, 2009, 9:14pm EDT
Who likes brownies? I love brownies when I get a chocolate craving.
Angela A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:15pm EDT
Chocolate chip cookies are something that my hubby makes every year. For either Christmas or Thanksgiving. Or both.
Everyone loves the recipe!
Trish A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:15pm EDT
Mmmm brownies!
Angela A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:15pm EDT
I love brownies too, Christina.
When that one time of the month comes!
Lori B. Apr 22, 2009, 9:16pm EDT
Henry, I have never been big on chocolate, however, the new Cherry Kisses are absolutely addicting
Angela A. I know that time all too well, you and my wife both.
Alex In Wonderland Apr 22, 2009, 9:16pm EDT
J F., it really does taste good the next day. I know it isn't good to eat uncooked noodles, but have you ever tried that? It's yummy, if you like crunchy.
Trish A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:16pm EDT
I also like oatmeal cookies. I try to tell myself that at least the oatmeal is healthy!
Paula T. Apr 22, 2009, 9:16pm EDT
For my teenage daughter, it has to be tuna casserole. She'll eat an entire casserole when she's in one of those moods. My adult son disappears into a mega burrito when he needs comfort food. That just never seemd like comfort to me!
J F. Apr 22, 2009, 9:16pm EDT
Oh...and the old time favorite around here is:

Grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup.
Angela A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:16pm EDT
When I feel like it, I can also crave bananas.
Either by themselves or sliced up for cereal.
Tammy N. Apr 22, 2009, 9:16pm EDT
Chocolate chip cookies, brownies, doughnuts, ... my sweet tooth is kicking in!!! Is anyone else getting the munchies????
Lori B. Apr 22, 2009, 9:17pm EDT
Paula, I love tuna casserole
Trish A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:17pm EDT
Bean dip and chips are great too.
Christina L. Apr 22, 2009, 9:18pm EDT
I like peanut butter cookies. We like to visit Subway during the last 2 hours they are open and get the cookies that are left at a price of 2 for $.25. They hardly ever have chocolate chip left, but they usually have some peanut butter and oatmeal left.
Susan V. Apr 22, 2009, 9:18pm EDT
My dad used to make macroni with stewed tomatoes it was so good! It is the only thing I ever remember him cooking!
J F. Apr 22, 2009, 9:18pm EDT
Soups got to be the healthiest and economical, too. I can't make a small batch of soup or chili. Break out those huge pots!
Angela A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:18pm EDT
Any other time, I really love sour candy.
Lemon heads used to be my absolute favorite thing to eat as a kid.
My daddy would buy as sweets at least once a week as a child.
And, I would always insist that he throw in my favorite sour treats as well!
Paula T. Apr 22, 2009, 9:18pm EDT
I DO have ONE healthy comfort food, but it's so hard to find. I really love a FRESH tomato, one that smells of the vine and still feels warm from the sun. When I find that, NOTHING can make me unhappy.
New cherry kisses? I love cherries, are they by Hershey's? Might have to check them out.
Angela A. Apr 22, 2009, 9:18pm EDT
Another thing I really love is..
Meatball subs!
They are so delicious.
Subway makes the best ones.
Tammy N. Apr 22, 2009, 9:19pm EDT
mmmm...