Theme of the Week: Comfort Food

November is here and with parts of the country having experienced their first snow storm this past weekend, a little comfort food can cheer the soul and warm the heart. Our @CollectiveBias Twitter chat will be held this Friday, November 4 at 12:30 pm EST; be sure to join us by using the hashtags #comfortfood and #cbias.

Once again, we asked Social Fabric members to share their opinions on comfort food. Check out the results….

Soup, chowder, or chili was a favorite type of comfort food, as were pasta/macaroni & cheese and potatoes. Where do our members normally pick up ingredients for their favorite comfort foods? Most members say they shop at either a grocery store or mass retailer like Walmart, Kmart, or Target. Of course, a few shop at club stores like Sam’s Club, and still fewer make their way to a farmer’s market or restaurant. When asked if they keep ingredients for comfort food on hand, an overwhelming 87% said yes. So, you might be asking the question, “Where do Social Fabric members look to find great recipes for their favorite comfort foods?” Most members stated websites like Taste of Home or Paula Deen; but others also stated blogs and old family recipes. Old family recipes seems to be the #1 source for favorite comfort foods. Finally, when do cravings for favorite comfort foods begin? 50% of members answered the winter months, while 37% answered in the fall, when the leaves start to change and a chill is in the air.Now for the most mouthwatering portion of this entire post…. Social Fabric members have gone all out to share their favorite comfort food recipes with you. Enjoy!

Beth, from Jersey Bites, shares her recipe for what’s become a holiday tradition, Fast and Filling Turkey Soup.

Need a few recipes simmering on the back burner for when you’re ready for a bit of comfort? Find a recipe for Guilt-Free Italian Eggplant Lasagna, Portuguese Blade Steak, or Classic Chicken Soup.

Karen, from Tasty Trials, shares her own Shortcuts to Comfort Food, as well as her take on Cooking with Wine.

Thanksgiving dinner could hold a few surprises, especially with these delicious looking Cranberry Stuffing Muffins from Muffin Tin Mom.

Amy, from As the Bunny Hops, shares a recipe for Making Sortta She-Crab Soup.

Finally, Theresa, from Dear Creatives, shares her favorite Comfort Foods; the photos alone will have your mouth watering in no time.

What are your favorite comfort foods? Are you craving a bit o’ comfort?

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