I just touched back into this thread after several days' absence and I've gained 5 lbs. from simply READING these recipes. Interesting, isn't it, that none of the food that really comforts us involves a broiled chicken breast and fat-free raspberry vinaigrette?

I think because of my Irish-Scots heritage I gravitate towards potatoey, starchy, buttery things for comfort, rather than sweets. Think this is an ethnic inclination?

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