Tag Archives: comfort food

In Defense of Big Pots of Food (And No-Bean Chili)

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some people collect recipes. I collect reasons to cook a big pot of food—the kind meant to be shared, argued over, and eaten again the next day. Continue reading →

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Comfort Food for the Mind — and Why We Still Need a 5-Course Meal

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

We’re not getting dumber. We’re just not being invited to stretch. In a world of entertainment built for ease, we’ve forgotten how to feed our minds something that challenges us. It’s time to set the table for something more. Continue reading →

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My Complicated Relationship with Comfort Food

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve been thinking about the question, “What is your go-to comfort food?” For a long time, my honest answer would have been…”all of it.” For years, I was a classic stress snacker. Chips, crackers, cheese, leftovers—if it was available, I’d … Continue reading →

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