Food is a necessity for survival. As the seasons change from fall to winter, so do many people’s diets. During the summer, people are more likely to eat cold foods, while in the winter, many people prefer warm, comforting foods.
When asked if it is acceptable to eat cold foods in winter, junior Alexis Winings said, “No, but ice cream is valid any time of the year, but any other cold food, no.”
Holidays such as Thanksgiving make people consider certain foods as winter foods such as turkey, cranberries, ham, rolls, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, mac and cheese, pie and more.
Some students believe that winter food is better because of holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving which take place in the winter.
“Yes, I feel like winter food is better because we have Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, and it’s always so good whereas summer, we don’t have anything,” junior Charlotte Greeley said.
During the winter many people would rather eat inside their own homes instead of going to restaurants because of the cold.
“I think it’s more comforting to eat inside my home during winter because its less loud, and I can pick through what I want,” sophomore Natalia Maloney said.
Everyone has different opinions about what winter food is and what is the most comforting. The preference for winter food is about much more than just temperature or ingredients. It’s deeply intertwined with the need for comfort. The one thing these dishes all share is their ability to provide the essential feeling of security and satisfaction that people crave when the weather outside is harsh.
