Comfort food recipes I crave — you might too

Think of them as templates for meals and snacks to fill bellies and souls

Bonjour! Bonjour!

I’m in Paris, but my thoughts are with the people of California. I don’t have words for the devastation. Don’t have a way to take in all that was lost by so many. And I can’t imagine the terror of it all. And the sorrow. I am in awe of the bravery of the firefighters and the generosity of the people who are helping one another, the restaurateurs who are feeding the first responders and their community, and the organizations, like World Central Kitchen and Baby2Baby, that we’ve come to trust when tragedy hits.

The Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network, MALAN, has put together a spreadsheet of resources by neighborhood. And newspapers are continuing to post links to aid organizations.

Hug your family and reach out to your neighbors — they are our glue. As Mr. Rogers told us, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” If you can, be a helper. If you need help, ask — helpers want to help.

Comfort and joy

“Comfort and joy” are the words for Christmas, but I’…