The economic downturn, the stock market dips and the rising prices is sure leading many to finding alternative options to de-stress. Laughter clubs, counselling sessions are getting popular by the day. However, have you tried a more easy and relaxing way of de-stressing, that too right at home. Yes, food and more so comfort foods is what I am talking about. Cooking at home can be advantageous in many ways. From cutting down on costs, making it a more healthy option to providing you the immense pleasure of cooking for your family and of course yourself is simply wonderful. Comfort food outlets are doing great business although the economy is supposed to be on a down graph. According to Food Network host, George Duran “"I think a lot of people are a little depressed and it's a natural human habit to turn to comfort foods in times like these. You're seeing all these little bakeries and hot chocolate stores springing up in New York City. Chocolate seems to be one of the biggest comfort foods out there for New Yorkers right now". What he further has to say I guess we all agree with. I surely do. "Comfort food has a lot to do with your childhood. It might remind you of your grandma's soup. It has a lot to do with eating something with a higher fat content. Your brain is secreting hormones to tell you you're happy and satisfied, and that's triggered by the taste. People think about deep-fried foods, banana splits, syrup, heavy cream - and a lot of people feel a bit guilty after they eat it."

Guilt, maybe yes, but the wonderful heady and comforting feeling that these foods can give us is absolutely unmatched. For once just put the thought of those calories away and listen to your tastebuds. Just what you need to keep your tensions and stress at bay. Here’s a list of some lip smacking comfort food that you would love to come home to.

1-Yummy chocolate cake – a lovely combination of chocolate and nuts.