On 10/17/2013 5:52 PM, l not -l wrote:

> So, yes, I grew up eating what, in the 70s, became known as soul food
> (previously it was simply food for folks without a lot of cash) . I do
> have a lot of fond memories of family meals that involved those foods.
> But, I don't seek comfort by eating them; I simply eat them because they
> are tasty and, for the most part, good for my body. In the years since
> I changed my lifestyle, such as eating simple food again, I have lost 34
> pounds, 6 inches around my waist and have my former health issues well
> under control - that is a comfort. 8-)
>

That's great, and thanks for the story!

nancy