Comfort Foods

Because the weather is getting colder, and colds and flu are impacting our lives, our focus this month will be on comfort foods. One of the easiest kinds of comfort food is also a "fast-food"--home canned soups, stews and meals-in-a-jar. All you have to do is open the jar, pour the contents into a container, and either heat on the stove or in a microwave. Add crackers, biscuits, or a toasted grilled cheese sandwich for a very comforting and tasty meal. Here in California we are expecting several days of rain, starting this weekend. If you add working, holiday shopping, and kids in school, a nice hot bowl of homemade food at the end of the day will hit the spot.