In this excerpt, the author expresses a deep affection for mashed potatoes, particularly when feeling down. The comfort of hot, buttery mashed potatoes brings solace during tough times, embodying a sense of warmth and indulgence. However, the effort required to prepare them contrasts with the desire for ease when emotions are low.
There’s a poignant realization that the need for comfort food often highlights feelings of loneliness, as the narrator acknowledges...