This time of year means pretty much one thing: Tucking into hearty, stick-to-your-ribs kind of food. And when I was asked to contribute a favourite comfort-food recipe, I have to say it was not an easy task to select only one! Cheesy fondue, French onion soup, my mom’s corned beef and cabbage, and my mother-in-law’s Irish stew came immediately to mind. I love eating this kind of food, and I love cooking this kind of food. The resurgence of the slow cooker in home kitchens speaks to the magnitude of this trend of unhurried cooking. Slow cooking is comforting.