I really loved Elise’s sentiment that “everyone has a hard part to their story.” I’ve been especially feeling the holiday grief since yesterday and I decided to keep reminding myself to embrace that I’ll probably cry on Christmas, just as I have every year since I lost my Grandpa. And that’s ok. The grief means I am still filled with love for him and that’s how I want it ❤️
one of my favorite comfort meals is cinnamon butter toast, cut in quarters, just like my mom used to make for me as a kid. miss her every second. thank you endlessly for publishing such a beautiful piece 💕
My favorite comfort meal is my grandfather's beef stew recipe with a side of rice. My grandfather was a cook in the Navy in the fifties, and he cooked like that all his life, so the stew flavoring comes from a McCormick's packet. But it reminds me of him, so it's the only way I can eat beef stew anymore.
My favorite comfort meal is spaghetti. Really easy to make and usually makes a large portion - perfect for someone who might not have the capacity to cook for a few days, or can feed a large group. We ate a lot of spaghetti when I was growing up so it always reminds me of home.
for me, the ultimate comfort meal is my mom's crawfish étouffée! it reminds me so much of evenings spent in the kitchen cooking with my mom and my late bubbie, and is always the dish I request when I come back home. this year I'm committed to learning it so I can start making it on my own and carry on the tradition 🤍
My favorite comfort meal is a Korean beef and rice bowl! It's especially nice if only cooking for one or two people. If I'm having a particularly bad day, it never fails to make it a little better :)
Beautifully written Jenna. The practical tenderness of it, especially the permission to simplify and accept help, feels like real care offered in real time. Thank you for shining a different (and essential!!) light on family dynamics this holiday season.
What a beautiful article! 🥹 I’m sending love to all of those grieving. My favorite comfort bake is my vanilla chai cookies with cinnamon vanilla icing.
My wife and I have been making a lemon chicken orzo soup for a few years and it’s probably our favorite comfort meal! It’s like an elevated chicken noodle soup!
Got me crying
This was beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
I really loved Elise’s sentiment that “everyone has a hard part to their story.” I’ve been especially feeling the holiday grief since yesterday and I decided to keep reminding myself to embrace that I’ll probably cry on Christmas, just as I have every year since I lost my Grandpa. And that’s ok. The grief means I am still filled with love for him and that’s how I want it ❤️
Yes. A Christmas cry as a memorial to Grandpa — a sweet way to honor him.
one of my favorite comfort meals is cinnamon butter toast, cut in quarters, just like my mom used to make for me as a kid. miss her every second. thank you endlessly for publishing such a beautiful piece 💕
That is such a comfort!
Thank you for reading and for your kind words!
My favorite comfort meal is my grandfather's beef stew recipe with a side of rice. My grandfather was a cook in the Navy in the fifties, and he cooked like that all his life, so the stew flavoring comes from a McCormick's packet. But it reminds me of him, so it's the only way I can eat beef stew anymore.
That is so wonderful you have that connection to him through the dish.
My favorite comfort meal is spaghetti. Really easy to make and usually makes a large portion - perfect for someone who might not have the capacity to cook for a few days, or can feed a large group. We ate a lot of spaghetti when I was growing up so it always reminds me of home.
It's perfect!
for me, the ultimate comfort meal is my mom's crawfish étouffée! it reminds me so much of evenings spent in the kitchen cooking with my mom and my late bubbie, and is always the dish I request when I come back home. this year I'm committed to learning it so I can start making it on my own and carry on the tradition 🤍
I love how dishes help us carry on traditions in a way nothing else can.
My favorite comfort food is a warm pasta or when I’m really going through it, fast food hot chicken!
Yum to both.
Tomato basil soup with toasted sandwiches is always like a warm hug 🤎
YES!
Thank you for making space for my and so many others’ grief here, Jenna ❤️
Thank you so much for letting me include your heartfelt story
My favorite comfort meal is a Korean beef and rice bowl! It's especially nice if only cooking for one or two people. If I'm having a particularly bad day, it never fails to make it a little better :)
Delicious.
Beautifully written Jenna. The practical tenderness of it, especially the permission to simplify and accept help, feels like real care offered in real time. Thank you for shining a different (and essential!!) light on family dynamics this holiday season.
Thank you for your kind words, Olivia! Every time you comment, it is like sunshine!
love this Jenna thank you for sharing
Thank you for reading, Bethany!
What a beautiful article! 🥹 I’m sending love to all of those grieving. My favorite comfort bake is my vanilla chai cookies with cinnamon vanilla icing.
Oh, that sounds wonderfully delicious.
This article healed so many hearts
I truly hope so!
My wife and I have been making a lemon chicken orzo soup for a few years and it’s probably our favorite comfort meal! It’s like an elevated chicken noodle soup!
Sounds delicious!