With the cooler weather here in Florida we are able to feel better by cooking our favourite comfort foods. The first to come to mind is stew. We were practically brought up on hearty stew.It comes in many forms but my favourite is to cook the stew and cover with baking powder biscuit crust. Twenty minutes in the oven and there you are with a perfect meal for cold weather.We have had two in the last ten days. The upside is that you also clean out your fridge of all those odds and ends which have been there too long.
The second is home made beans. Despite the obvious drawbacks these little fellows are hearty and easy to make. Full of protein and with explosive power they can qualify as comfort food. I always add ginger to my beans and this gives the warm taste you need during the cold. Of course you must have home made biscuits or bread as well. Here we prefer corn bread and molasses. This gives a potent punch.
For my third choice I would add a large pot of home made soup. Any flavour including scotch broth will do but some stay away from the barely in the Scottish broth. Make enough for several meals and add something every time you reheat. Cooking during these down days is a wonderful diversion and the reward is comfort food that is so good.
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ReplyDeleteI am glad you're finding things to brighten up your days. Compared to real winter woes, you can laugh for a while about these inconveniences.
The rest of us will look at the price of orange juice going skyhigh.
OK - you really have to stop copying me Polar Bear! Just kidding ... seems like once again we are on the same page!! I would have preferred your beans to Libby's!
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