Well, the cold I mentioned yesterday decided to hit me full-force today, so thank goodness for the whole MicroblogMondays (emphasis on the micro) thing… because the idea of sitting at my laptop for any length of time – not to mention actually using my brain to compose an intelligent post – is a little daunting.
So, briefly… I realized yesterday that whenever I get a cold, my go-to comfort foods are the same ones I remember Mom bringing to me when I was sick in bed as a kid: hot, crisp, buttered toast and a bowl of her home-canned pears or peaches floating in a sweet syrup that cooled my throat. I don’t know whether it’s the simplicity of the food that’s appealing, or the memories of being cared for, or perhaps some of both… but when I’m under the weather, buttered toast and canned fruit is all I want to eat.
And as much as I love my daily cup of coffee, for whatever reason it just doesn’t seem to taste right when I’m sick… so my hot drink of choice is a mug of very milky Orange Pekoe tea.
Later, Peter will be making a run to the store for the usual cough and cold supplies… and, though they’ll be nothing like Mom’s, several cans of pears and peaches will definitely be on the list.
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Twitter: travelcraftjrnl
February 9, 2015
I agree! Feeling sick makes me turn to childhood comfort food too. And tea is better when you’re sick. (But I’m kind of a coffee addict. So I’ll usually do both.)
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February 15, 2015
I don’t know why coffee doesn’t taste good to me when I’m sick – rather odd!
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My mom made amazing toast too–also when I was sick.
Hope you feel better.
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February 15, 2015
Thank you! Moms are great. 🙂
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I hope you’re feeling better tomorrow (or even tonight after toast and pears).
Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 15, 2015
Thanks, Mel!
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Twitter: obsessivemom06
February 9, 2015
Get well soon Laurel. Yeah childhood favourites are what I turn to when I’m not well. For me a sore throat means hot spicy ginger tea.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 15, 2015
Ginger tea is wonderful – and great for an upset stomach, as well.
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So sorry you’re sick, Laurel. My addiction to tea began when my mom would make it for me when I was sick–with milk and sugar. Now I drink it black, but I drink it all the time! Some habits are best indulged in forever. I hope you feel better soon.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
February 15, 2015
Tea is a wonderful thing. 🙂
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Feel better soon! (I’m a tea drinker too; I get it!)
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February 15, 2015
Thank you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + February 2015 Gratitude Linkup
I hope you’re feeling better!
We drink hot (black) currant juice when sick here. Along with lots of tea for me.
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February 15, 2015
That sounds very good and comforting!
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