Thursday, August 12, 2010

Cupcakes as comfort food?

Can cupcakes be a source of comfort? Usually when we think of comfort foods, we think of carbs -- a bowl of pasta, a loaf of soft bread, a dish of mac and cheese -- but is it possible to turn to a sweet cupcake for some needed relief?

I am a teacher and found myself reaching for a box of mini cupcakes at the grocery store the day before the new school year started. When I brought them home, my roommate asked if it was someone's birthday. I told her, "No, I just need them". I cannot explain this need other than to say that my bite sized treats seemed necessary to calm my 'first day of school' nerves. Surprisingly enough, I had never viewed cupcakes as a comfort food but after my recent behavior, I have a whole new view on the idea.

What's your go-to comfort food?

3 comments:

Tina said...

Comfort Food...always cupcakes! Actually, any chocolate cake will do but there is something whimsical about cupcakes that makes them that much more pleasurable.

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Lela said...

Hi I was searching the web is cupcakes are really proven to be comfort food, and I was directed to your blog.

Hmm, so you are a teacher, well me too! Please add me up in Facebook, would love to have a chat or two with you, really!

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PS: I'm from Singapore, teaching here is...URGH!