BBC Good Food Magazine

The food that gives me comfort

As I look ahead to 2023, I do so with apprehension and excitement in equal measure. No matter how nervous a new year makes me, I always tell myself that it’s important to hold on to hope.

There’s so much to be concerned about in the world and in our own lives that it can all feel a little overwhelming. But what gives me comfort when I feel at my lowest – aside from the incredible love and support of my family – is food. So simple, so everyday,

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