What Is Junk Food?

Today is National Junk Food Day. Now in order for me to share this post today, the food was actually prepared a while back just for this very share. To me, junk food is anything that resembles a TV Dinner. It’s an age thing, I guess. While TV Dinners were all the rage back in the day, we ate real meals. And we did so at the table, not in front of the TV.

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A Skillet Supper and a National Dessert

Let’s start with today is National Lobster Thermador Day. Yeah, fancy stuff. While I love fancy stuff, I’m really beginning to find more joy from simple comfort foods.

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Blue Plate Diner-Style Salisbury Steak

Those of us in the United States and parts of Canada are familiar with the term “Blue Plate Special”, especially if you frequent diners and roadside cafes. We understand the meaning, even if we don’t know the history.

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Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy – Simple Comfort Food

There’s something wonderful about simple, old-school comfort foods. The simplicity of the food and the warmth of fond memories transports us to another place and time. It’s good for the soul, especially when life seems to be running away with your sanity.

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