Brits are craving comfort now more than ever, with two thirds of the nation saying their mood has suffered in the last 6 months due to negative news, according to new research by recipe box Gousto. When feeling low, 62% of Brits turn to nostalgia for comfort, and it's on our plates where we're warmed by this feeling of sentimentality with 41% saying they feel most nostalgic from food.
In fact, 39% of Brits actually cook their most nostalgic childhood meals when they need cheering up, with Sunday Roast (26%), Fish and Chips (19%), Shepherd’s Pie (11%), Fish Fingers (10%) and Bangers and Mash (10%) the top 5 meals that bring back the fondest memories for Brits. Given the tough news of late, it’s no wonder that over a third (36%) admit they’ve been craving their favourite foods from happy times in childhood. However, over half (52%) say they want to learn to cook food that’s both comforting and healthy.
Answering the nation's craving for comfort, the UK’s best value recipe box company, Gousto, is partnering with food psychologist Dr Christy Fergusson and comedian Katherine Ryan to get the nation meal planning around nostalgia to find joy and comfort in cooking nutritious twists on their most loved childhood recipes. Comedian Katherine Ryan, Gousto ambassador said: “Like everyone, I have really strong memories of mealtimes growing up. In our home, it was the ultimate treat having Taco Tuesday twice a month. I still get excited by the smell of the sizzling fillings and the routine of assembling them, like I used to with my sisters.
