Comfort food

petroleum. Without it you would have to rethink daily routines. Brush your teeth in the morning it not an option because they are made out of petrochemicals (produced when petroleum is refined). Go to the gym, workout, or simply wear tennis shoes for comfort? Not when we don’t have the resources to make them. Not having these few items changes your whole day. Do you eat B.C. gala apples? Well that snack won't be able to happen since their company ships their products by trains and trucks. Your…

Enlightenment at Papi’s Cuban Restaurant Food is a great way to reach people and make them feel sensations they have never felt before. Taste is one of the greatest of the five senses, and the ability to try a different culture’s food and get a glimpse of a new country with out ever leaving your hometown is amazing. Trying another culture’s food for the first time can be a very interesting experience. For instance if someone tries something that is from a Cuban restaurant he or she might enjoy…

Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria, located on 1380 Commercial Drive, serves up rustic, and affordable Neapolitan style Italian food, while providing a quiet getaway from the heavy traffic of Commercial Drive. The menu offers up many Italian staples, such as a vast assortment of thin crust pizzas, a modest selection of pastas, and a variety of fire-bread sandwiches. Their dishes are all centered around the unique Campania tomato, a special tomato that grows in the volcanic soil at the base of the…

In the 1950’s, some mothers had time to tend to gardens and shop for healthy options to present at the dinner table. Made-from-scratch food and family recipes were bountiful in the traditional household. In contrast, modern families choose fast food, frozen meals, and processed items to keep up with their busy schedules. Kingsolver explains that grabbing fast-food may save minutes, but it ultimately costs hours in the long run (Kingsolver, 130). Many children grow up thinking fresh produce and…

Since I was a young child, I have always had a fascination with all things related to cooking and interesting foods. I cannot remember a time when my Father was not in the kitchen cooking. He has always been my main influence in the kitchen due to his will to try new foods and recipes on a weekly basis. My Mother never knew how to cook, so this is a common ground where my Father and I have always bonded upon. Luckily I was given his gene of cooking that has made me able to prosper in the kitchen…

got served water in a wine glass. When I took a look at the menu at first I felt nervous because it was a little foreign to me and I tend to not like change in food. I asked the server what was the best thing on the menu that was not spicy he told me with every food they have a number system regarding spice because their culture eats food usually very spicy. So I finally decided on a dish called Lamb Kabab Masala seemed the most normal to me because it was boneless lamb in a creamy curry sauce…

Olive Garden a countless amount of times with my friends and family; I generally go for dinner but it is also a great place for lunch. Every time I attend here, I always leave with an enormous smile and a full stomach! Olive Garden’s marvelous service, food, and atmosphere stands out among numerous other restaurants to me. One quality Olive Garden has is their welcoming atmosphere. As soon as you walk in you feel…

quite tasty. Fear not if you are vegan or vegetarian, as the buffet menu typically features roughly twelve vegan options. My favorite that I tried was the vegan coconut curry. Creamy, and veggie-packed, this vegan dish is a great example of Indian comfort food. For a curry it’s fairly mild, and the coconut milk gives a little sweetness. Those fearful of spice should not be afraid of this rich but healthy…

When I was 6 years old I realized I was my mom's twin. It was one day when we were just sitting in the kitchen having a normal conversation about how I am such a picky eater. Not only did I realize I was like my mother when it came to eating certain foods. When I was growing into my teenage years I realized I was like her in other ways. I was caring and helpful just like my mom when it came to helping out other people. In high school I realized I was a hardworking just like my mom when it came…

patterns. He does have a tendency to eat after hunger is satisfied to a significant degree. He may be inclined toward unsafe dieting practices such as yo-yo dieting. His cravings are high and he does eat as a way to achieve emotional comfort. Mr. Hollingsworth rationalizes his food intake. His body image is closely tied to his personal identity. Mr. Hollingsworth has the social resources to the list if needed. They were no other indicators of significant anxiety, depression or undue stress in…