comfort food

As the temperatures drop and the mornings get a little harder to face, many of us start reaching for the same kinds of meals. They're warm, hearty and filling. More than that, they make us feel at home. Comfort food exists in every corner of the world. While the ingredients and flavours may differ, the idea is remarkably similar: food that warms you up, brings people together and leaves you feeling just a little more content.

Here are a few winter favourites from around the globe.

Winter might be winding down, but let’s be honest, the cold hasn’t gone anywhere. Mornings are still brisk, nights still call for something warm, and that craving for rich, slow-cooked comfort food is still going strong. It’s the perfect time for meals that take their time, fill the kitchen with good smells, and stretch across more than one sitting.

As winter settles in, the cold weather and grey skies might seem like a downside, but there's an undeniable charm in warm fires, hearty meals, and the comfort of home-cooked dishes. Whether you're a fan of pot roasts, soups, stews, or something more adventurous, this season is all about indulging in rich and flavourful meals. Here's a guide to using the best quality meats and Halaal fish to keep you warm and satisfied throughout the winter months.

The phrase ‘comfort food’ first appeared around 1966 when an American publication referred to it in a story as a coping mechanism for soothing negative emotions. And while that might be true in some cases, it’s not always about assuaging unhappiness; comfort food can trigger great memories (like the apple pie your mom used to make when you were a kid) or it can be that rush of dopamine you experience when you eat your favourite food.

It’s only been a decade or so since social media first entered our lexicon, but to imagine a world without it is now incomprehensible. It’s infiltrated our lives in a myriad of ways, and for practically every passion out there, there’s a relevant social media account to follow. This is especially true for food – after all, we taste with our eyes first, and social media has made us hyper-visual, so it’s the perfect marriage of two worlds. If you’re serious about food, these are a few of the top social media accounts you should be following.