The Magic of Comfort Food
Sometimes the simplest things can bring us the most comfort when we need it. I'm definitely a believer in comfort food, especially since food has always been a pretty central part of my life. Baking and cooking are relaxing for me, because it gives me the opportunity to focus on something else when I'm stressed out. The act of preparing food requires your full attention, or at least it does for me, so it's a great way to escape the little stresses of everyday life. Then of course, you get to reap the rewards of eating and sharing the food you prepared. One of my favorite things to bake when I'm stressed are fruit-filled cakes. They are great as dessert, and also as breakfast the following morning or as an afternoon snack. Plus they are pretty easy to put together and even easier to modify depending on your tastes and what's fresh and readily available. This Plum Cake I found on the kitchn is the perfect thing to bake when you need a little time to slow down, and it's even better when you get to share it with a friend.
Plum Cake from the kitchn