Comfort on a Plate — 03/26/2026

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What foods do you turn to when you need a little culinary comfort? John Fladd asked folks in the food industry as well as others what they turn to for comfort and offers a few recipes to make your own comforting meal.

Also on the cover John also talks to the folks at Sunflower Bakery and Cafe about their weekend business (page 14). Michael Witthaus talks to Dirty Cello ahead of their show in Concord on Sunday (page 20). And find more music this weekend in our Music This Week listings, which start on page 21.

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