What food do you turn to when life slams you around on a wild sea? Meatloaf? Mac and cheese? Double Dutch chocolate ice cream? Each of us has our favorite.

So what about comfort reading? Are there genres or authors you turn to when fate knocks you out of the ring? Some of us like tearjerkers, some a good noir detective. Or humor or poetry.

Whatever your choices, remember your old favorites when the sun is shining in your life, too. But never be afraid to explore.

If you live in a city, go out for Thai or Brazilian if you haven’t. Or no matter where you live, you can try something different and quick at home from one of Rachael Ray’s many recipes.

While you’re at it, pick up a book by a new author or a classic in a genre you rarely read. You’ll be happy you did.

Carol