Yummy Comfort Foods

This time of year, when we are freezing our butts, all we want to do is sit at home and cover up in blankets. We just want to watch TV, take a break and our favorite, and eat all day. In winter, most people tend to gain a little weight, which is totally fine, because it is winter, we need that extra layer to protect us from the cold. We tend to crave heavier, comfort foods that are extremely delicious.

The common comfort foods in America tend to be desserts, like cake and ice cream, even Nutella and peanut butter. We also eat actual food with nutrients rather than sugar, like mac and cheese. Other countries have their own comfort foods. Each food with its own particular and unique taste, making these comfort foods essential during the cold winter times.

Mexico provides us with chilaquiles, empanadas, enchiladas, basically a variety of items. The one that is the major comfort food is chilaquiles and is definitely something you should try. This food is referred to as garbage food because it is basically made up of scraps left in the basic Mexican kitchen. It is a blend of the typical Mexican foods, like cheese, shredded chicken, egg, salsa, and tortilla chips. This food includes every Mexican staple, why wouldn’t you crave it in time of comfort.

Japan and other Asian countries tend to a form of curry and rice or tortilla type bread. These countries eat vegetarian countries made of beans, butter, peas, chicken, or anything they want this curry to be made of. Curries are nice and with the rice, they create a smooth blend to the tongue that soothes the mind and the soul. The curry and the tortilla type bread create the same effect. Basically, curry is amazing and does all the work to help create a warm feeling inside of you.

Egyptians enjoy koshary, a food comprised of lentils, tomato chili sauce, pasta, vinegar, and fried ingredients. This carb filled food is a tasty food that gives a person an energy boost. This is a food that is commonly sold by street vendors and made at home. It feels very good to eat and helps boost your spirits, so try it out.

Canadians are really into eating poutine, which is basically fried potatoes, or French fries, and adding cheese curds and brown gravy. This food is gooey, has rich taste, and excites the mouth. The British eat a full English breakfast, which is loaded with nutrients that are essential for the morning. This would include bread, sausage, baked beans, tomatoes, mushroom, bacon, and black pudding. One of the richest breakfasts out there, one day try it out.

Foods can make the day brighter. Eating helps forget about other things in life, especially when it comes to the nice and yummy meals. This doesn’t mean eat all your problems away; it means it’s ok to have cravings for comfort foods in the winter. Everyone does and we tend to eat more, so don’t worry, just eat it all, and try out comfort foods from other places.

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