During election week, Americans find solace in classic comfort foods like mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and cocktails. These familiar flavors offer a reliable antidote to the stress and uncertainty of the political season.
Whether the political outcome brings joy, relief or the need to “drink your feelings,” comfort food offers a reliable antidote to the stress and uncertainty that often accompany election week.
Americans turn to these comfort foods to decompress and find solace during a time of uncertainty.
Author's summary: Comfort food helps Americans cope with election stress.