Food Snob #3: Comfort

We food snobs enjoy a mélange of “fancy” food whenever we can. It ranges from varieties of oysters to duck confit or perhaps an amuse bouche of cucumber mousse over an heirloom tomato puree. Rich, fresh and flavorful, dishes such as these awaken the senses and make the palate sing. But after a weekend of dining out and tasting local chefs' culinary whims (or our own), we often go right back to basics with comfort food. Every culture has their favorites, each dish a twist on something basic: corned beef and cabbage, chicken adobo, potato pierogies, fresh rice with Spam and eggs. These dishes are equally important in the quest for that perfect bite. Like the delicate flavors of a finely crafted entrée, dining is all about balance.